NatureKids BC

The family nature exploration club BC Nature and Nature Vancouver formed the Young Naturalists’ Club (YNC) in 2000 as a program of Nature Vancouver.

In 2006, YNC spun into an independent registered charity and it was re-named NatureKids BC in 2015. NatureKids BC has now expanded from one nature club in Vancouver to almost thirty clubs across the province.

09/01/2026

📚Back to school tips from nature 🌿

Check out these simple ways to keep nature in your family’s routine this fall!

🌿Get outside and move your body! Kids who move their body concentrate better. Try a quick walk or backyard play before starting homework.

🌿Nature provides natural stress relief. Green spaces calm nervous systems. Find a tree to sit under, listen to birdsongs or gaze up at the clouds!

🌿Fuel learning with curiosity! Instead of asking “What did you learn?” ask “What did you notice?" Curiosity in nature builds observation skills that transfer to the classroom.

🌿Get out in nature with your family on the weekend! Experiences in nature create stronger relationships and community connections. Join an Explorer Day!

Visit the link below to check out our Explorer Day calendar! 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/attend-an-event/

08/29/2026

✨Club Spotlight! Say hello to the Salt Spring Island Club!

The Salt Spring Island Club is led by Kathleen, a passionate volunteer Club Leader, who organizes exciting outdoor adventures for families each month!

Over 25 families on Salt Spring Island enjoy our FREE Family Memberships, with monthly explorer days and a subscription to our NatureWILD magazine.

Salt Spring Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island.

Salt Spring Island is one of 38 nature clubs run by passionate volunteers, delivering impactful and memorable outdoor experiences to over 1,750 families!

Support our work and help make a lasting difference. Volunteer with us or make a donation today! Visit the link below for more information 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/join-us/

📸NatureKids BC Staff, Volunteers, Lelsie Bol

08/27/2026

🌊Happy World Lake Day! Take action at home with our Freshwater Toolkit activities 💧

Step 1: Review Safety Tips

Step 2: Do a stream or lake health check

Step 3: Learn about macroinvertebrates

Download the FREE freshwater toolkit today! Visit the link below 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/freshwater-toolkit/

08/25/2026

📖In the Fall 2022 issue of NatureWILD we learned how to speak squirrel!

Have you ever had a squirrel look at you and scream “k*k, k*k, quaa” or “chirp, chirp, seet, chirp”? If so, then you’ve been scolded by a tree squirrel! There are two types of squirrels in BC; tree squirrels and ground squirrels.

If you’ve walked around Vancouver or Vancouver Island, you may have heard an invasive Eastern grey squirrel say “k*k k*k k*k.” The “k*k” sound is almost like the noise a small dog might make. You might also hear “quaa, quaa.”

If you live outside of the Vancouver area, you may be more familiar with the “rattles,” “barks,” and “seets” of American red squirrels or Douglas squirrels. When sounding the alarm they will chirp and make a hiccupping “seet”.

To find out more about other fascinating nature topics subscribe to our NatureWILD magazine! Visit the link below 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/naturewild/

📸mirceax, Getty Images; Harrison Balmer, Pexels;

08/23/2026

🦝Species Spotlight: Raccoon

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and are known to eat just about anything edible including nuts, insects, berries, clams and bird eggs.

Fall = fattening time! Raccoons pack on up to 2.5 cm of fat before denning. Most sleep through winter (not true hibernation), but urban raccoons with easy food access may stay active year-round.

Colour your own Raccoon! Visit the link below to download the raccoon colouring sheet 🔗

https://eadn-wc02-5494031.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Colouring-sheets-14.pdf

08/21/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight - Jenni Stol ✨

Today we’re celebrating Jenni for her incredible contributions to NatureKids Nelson. As the club’s founder, she has planned and led countless Explorer Days, creating opportunities for children and families to connect with nature through hands-on outdoor adventures. She has also generously shared her time serving on our board of directors.

Jenni’s dedication, leadership, and passion have made a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you, Jenni! 💚

Join our volunteer team! Visit the link below🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/join-our-team/

08/18/2026

🌈Rainbow Nature Walk Challenge! Take this on your next nature walk 🌿

Can you find something in nature that matches all the colours of the rainbow?

Save this post and take the challenge! Tag us to be featured 🌈

📸Getty Images; Canva

08/16/2026

Are you a nature lover living in the Mission/Abbotsford area? Volunteer with us! ✨

Join our amazing volunteer team of over 65 passionate nature leaders from across British Columbia!

Working alone or with co-leaders, Nature Club Leaders 🌿 organize and deliver Explorer Days for children and their families across the province and go out of their way to educate and inspire our youth members about nature.

Our volunteer club leaders receive many exciting perks including professional development training, networking opportunities, access to outdoor education resources and much more!

Interested? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more or check out the link below 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/join-our-team/

📸NatureKids BC Club Leaders

08/14/2026

✨Explorer Day Highlight: Making Nature Mandalas✨

The Squamish NatureKids Club and the Squamish Welcome Centre enjoyed a creative morning along the banks of the Mamquam River.

Families enjoyed creating community connections while celebrating nature through arts and culture by making nature mandalas!

A big thank you to our volunteers and the for making these moments in nature possible!

Check out the link below to join the Squamish NatureKids Club! 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/join-us/memberships-slidingscale/

📸NatureKids BC Volunteers

08/12/2026

💚Happy International Youth Day 💚

NatureKids has been inspiring children and their families for over 25 years!

“We can all do something to encourage kids in our lives to grow up to value and understand nature.” – NatureKids BC Founder, Daphne Solecki

Support moments in nature today! Visit the link below 🔗

https://naturekidsbc.ca/donate/

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