Category: KIDS, NATURE & OUR HERITAGE
Making Bats for Spooky Learning
When I sent away for the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s free Wild About Bats package a few months ago, I sincerely wondered what I would ever do with it. The tiny person was not in any way interested in flying spooky creatures at that point and, much like the snake one I also sent away for, [...]
Family-Friendly Trails in the Comox Valley
Finding the safe, accessible and fun family trails on the North Island is no small task. With plenty of trails to choose from, it’s the details on what works and what doesn’t that are often missing. Check here for a list of family-friendly trails around the Comox Valley and Campbell River regions. SAFETY NOTE: Bears, [...]
Salmon Viewing on North Vancouver Island
Chances to get outside and check out the amazing creatures living among us, or to find a place that teaches us all about the environment, natural resources and caring for animals on the island are plentiful. Here are a few spots to watch salmon as they make their way to their spawning grounds each year: [...]
Ecology in Action – Frogwatching
Earlier this Spring our daughter and I were wandering through the Lazo Marsh when we heard a sound that made us jump for joy. Right along Lazo Road, the song of the frogs could not be denied – and they were everywhere. We were so excited to check out these princes incognito and spent an [...]
Creative Parenting – Have Beach Gear, Will Travel
My mother-in-law is a genius. I have long lamented the process of getting all of the food, plastic and dry beach-related gear to and from any sandy spot on the shore. This would actually apply to picnicking in parks or basically anything that requires massive amounts of stuff in order to properly entertain. Generally it’s [...]
Tide Pooling on Comox Valley Beaches
With crystal clear skies, temps pushing 20 and the whole family itching for a serious weekend of surf and sun, one of the most relaxing, educational and absolutely fascinating family adventures around these parts has got to be hitting our rocky beaches as the tide heads out to sea. The receding waters along our coastline [...]
The Easter Egg Hunt – Tips to Thrill (and Manage) Them
If making the Easter morning extravaganza that is The Egg Hunt spectacular (and well-organized) seems like a Herculean parental task, here are a few tips to make the chaos the stuff of great childhood memories. When sharing is a major issue, and lots of kiddos are in the mix, try colour-coding your egg hunt. While [...]
Weekend Adventures – Seaview Game Farm
This will be an abbreviated Easter holiday version of a future Seaview Game Farm post. So, for those families who are looking for a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of crowded stores, Easter egg hunts and other holiday chaos, a leisurely drive out to this gem of local working farm is [...]
Weekend Adventures – Salmon for Kids in Campbell River
Big people looking for a little people learning adventure that pulls together everything from environmental awareness and natural resources to learning life skills on easy-going family afternoons can look no farther than a day in Campbell River. Start off with a trip to the Quinsam River Salmon Hatchery for a self-guided tour that involves checking [...]
Spring Break – The Courtenay Museum
I know, I know. Every parent really wonders if taking their kids to a museum is worth the pile of gift store goo at the end of what generally lasts a whopping hour. But, if your kids are into dinosaurs at any level – and you are even mildly interested in old-skool photography, The Courtenay [...]
