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must pre-register by August 23 as space is limited. Visit Visit limited. is space as 23 August by pre-register must Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre Centre Nature Lagoon Witty’s

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(Guided Walk)–Francis/King Walk)–Francis/King (Guided Trees Tree-mendous 18 (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake Lake Walk)–Elk/Beaver (Guided Pond the of Dragons Bejewelled 18

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(Guided Walk)–Coles Bay Bay Walk)–Coles (Guided Walk Moon 16 (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Beach View Walk)–Island (Guided Rocks! Beach The 30 (Guided Walk)– Witty's Lagoon Lagoon Witty's Walk)– (Guided Sketch Nature Family 16

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who might not not might who Each offers affordable, self-contained RV and tent camping with with camping tent and RV self-contained affordable, offers Each

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BC Transit #54 or #55 or #54 Transit BC

12–4pm. Mondays, holiday Sundays, Saturdays, – year-round Open

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12–4pm. Mondays, holiday Sundays, Saturdays, – year-round Open

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design standards, and are suitable for visitors with limited mobility. limited with visitors for suitable are and standards, design

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Saanich) in Road (Munn

6–7:30pm | 21 August Wednesday,

Saanich) in Road (Munn 6–7:30pm | 21 August Wednesday,

Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. Beach the of end the at kiosk Beach Witty’s (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake Lake Event)–Elk/Beaver (Drop-in Day Snake 15 (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Beach View Walk)–Island (Guided Seaweeds Sensational 15 (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon Lagoon Walk)–Witty's (Guided Crabby Going 23 Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. Beach the of end the at kiosk Beach Witty’s

Events and outings on these trails meet universal universal meet trails these on outings and Events - Accessible

Centre Nature Francis/King (Langford) Park Regional Hill Mill

Centre Nature Francis/King shoreline creatures. shoreline (Langford) Park Regional Hill Mill

Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Road. Meet at the the at Meet Road. Metchosin off entrance main the at Park

fit adult hikers. adult fit

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Walk carefully along the beach. Don’t step on or disturb disturb or on step Don’t beach. the along carefully Walk –5 years and under and years –5 Walk) (Guided Buddies Bug

Bay Road. Bay prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). shoes). beach or sandals (bring wet feet your get to prepared

Bay Road. Bay prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). shoes). beach or sandals (bring wet feet your get to prepared (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake Lake Walk)–Elk/Beaver (Guided Exploration Bat Evening Early 11 (Guided Walk)–Witty’s Lagoon Lagoon Walk)–Witty’s (Guided Seals! Seals! 14 (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Walk)–Francis/King (Guided Woodpeckers Wonderful 22

slippery in sections. These hikes are suitable for experienced and and experienced for suitable are hikes These sections. in slippery

accessible. wheelchair is Centre Nature The

10–11am 10–11am | 27 August Tuesday,

are rated challenging. Trails will be uneven and steep and may be be may and steep and uneven be will Trails challenging. rated are

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– – Open in summer summer in Open 12–4pm. Mondays, holiday Sundays, Saturdays,

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(Adult Guided Hike)–East Sooke Sooke Hike)–East Guided (Adult Hike Bay Mine Iron 10 (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Walk)–Francis/King (Guided Sketch Nature Family 13 (Guided Walk)–East Sooke Sooke Walk)–East (Guided Walk Fun Family 16 Have fewer interpretive stops and and stops interpretive fewer Have - (Challenging) Hikes Guided

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Keep your parks clean. Leave no trace and help us by picking picking by us help and trace no Leave clean. parks your Keep

(Beaver Beach off Elk Lake Drive in Saanich) in Drive Lake Elk off Beach (Beaver

We can co-exist with these magnificent forest dwellers. Join a a Join dwellers. forest magnificent these with co-exist can We

Beach campground, off Homathko Road. Homathko off campground, Beach

Beach campground, off Homathko Road. Homathko off campground, Beach (Metchosin) Park Regional Lagoon Witty’s Beaver Lake Nature Centre Centre Nature Lake Beaver (Metchosin) Park Regional Lagoon Witty’s

Beaver Lake Nature Centre Centre Nature Lake Beaver of the hike is set according to the needs of the group. the of needs the to according set is hike the of and sensitive areas areas sensitive and Summer 2019 Summer

Summer 2019 Summer

(Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon Lagoon Event)–Witty's (Drop-in Wednesday Walk Story 7 (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Walk)–Francis/King (Guided Sketch Nature Family 13 (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Walk)–Francis/King (Guided Snoop Sensory 15

animals, soil and other natural materials. natural other and soil animals, Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire ring at Island View View Island at ring campfire the at meet and chair beach a Bring Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire ring at Island View View Island at ring campfire the at meet and chair beach a Bring (East Sooke) (East Park Regional Sooke East –All ages –All Walk) (Guided Rocks! Beach The

Trails may be uneven and slippery with steep sections. The pace pace The sections. steep with slippery and uneven be may Trails

(East Sooke) (East Park Regional Sooke East –All ages –All Walk) (Guided Rocks! Beach The P

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Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for stories and a beach stroll. stroll. beach a and stories for naturalist Parks Regional CRD a Join Have occasional interpretive stops. stops. interpretive occasional Have - (Moderate) Hikes Guided Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for stories and a beach stroll. stroll. beach a and stories for naturalist Parks Regional CRD a Join

–5 years+ –5 Walk) (Guided Necessities Bear the trails. trails. the

10–11:30am 10–11:30am | 31 August Saturday,

dog your keeping

(Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon Lagoon Walk)–Witty's (Guided Seals! Seals! 4 (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Beach View Walk)–Island (Guided Herons Happy 11 (Guided Adult Hike)–Francis/King Hike)–Francis/King Adult (Guided Hike Ridge High 9

can answer your questions and point you in the right direction on on direction right the in you point and questions your answer can

(Central Saanich) (Central Park Regional Beach View Island

Have a casual pace with interpretive stops. interpretive with pace casual a Have - Walks Guided 10–11:30am 10–11:30am | 19 August Monday,

(Central Saanich) (Central Park Regional Beach View Island

10–11:30am 10–11:30am | 19 August Monday,

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BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 or #72 #70, Transit BC Come by anytime between the hours that the the that hours the between anytime by Come - Event Drop–in 7–8:30pm 7–8:30pm | 25 August Sunday,

Keep your dog under control, in sight, and on a leash where where leash a on and sight, in control, under dog your Keep BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 or #72 #70, Transit BC

7–8:30pm 7–8:30pm | 25 August Sunday,

the Beach Trail. Beach the

provide accessible, joyful connections with the natural world. world. natural the with connections joyful accessible, provide (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Beach View Walk)–Island (Guided Crabby Going 2 (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon Lagoon Event)–Witty's (Drop-in Day Marine 6 (Guided Walk)–East Sooke Sooke Walk)–East (Guided Necessities Bear 2 provide accessible, joyful connections with the natural world. world. natural the with connections joyful accessible, provide

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only Adults compatible outdoor recreation and education opportunities, and and opportunities, education and recreation outdoor compatible •

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parking lot off William Head Road. Road. Head William off lot parking

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1–2:30pm 1–2:30pm | 24 August Saturday,

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Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring recommendations are based on park terrain and program content. Pause to consider this shorelines alive and healthy! 1 Busy Beavers (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 3 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 1 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Regional Parks protect and restore biodiversity, offer a range of will be available for use. Meet at the Equestrian Centre parking parking1 Busy lot off Beavers William (Guided Head Walk)–Elk/Beaver Road. Lake 3 sandalsEvening or beach Campground shoes). Program Park at (Guided the main Walk)–Island entrance View off Beach Fo1 r NatureEvening CampgroundLovers of Program All Ages (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Youth & Adults simple canine courtesy Stay on the trails to protect the plant and animal life. Youth & Adults simple canine courtesy compatibleLegend outdoor recreation and education opportunities,Adults andonly lot• off Beaver Lake Road. Metchosin Road. Meet at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of Legend Adults only • Stay on the trails to protect the plant and animal life. 2 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 6 Marine Day (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon 2 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach provide accessible, joyful connections with the natural world. 2 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 6 the BeachMarine Trail. Day (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon 2 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Drop–in Event - Come by anytime between the hours that the BC• TransitKeep #70,your dog#72 underor #75 control, in sight, and on a leash where Sunday, August 25 | 7–8:30pm Drop–in Event - Come by anytime between the hours that the • Keep your dog under control, in sight, and on a leash where Thereevent is offered.a wonderful world of natural and cultural history to explore 8 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 10 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 3 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay required. Remember to pick up your dog’s droppings and Evening8 Going Campground Crabby (Guided Program Walk)–Witty's (Guided Lagoon Walk) –All ages 10BC TransitStory Walk#54 Wednesdayor #55 (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 3 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay event is offered. required. Remember to pick up your dog’s droppings and at our Nature Centres. Regional Parks staff and volunteer naturalists Guided Walks - Have a casual pace with interpretive stops. rotect nature by Monday,take it toAugust the trash. 19 | 10–11:30am rotect nature by take it to the trash. can answer your questions and point you in the right direction on Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Guided Walks - Have a casual pace with interpretive stops. 9 High Ridge Hike (Guided Adult Hike)–Francis/King 11 Happy Herons (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 4 Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon keeping your dog 9 High Ridge Hike (Guided Adult Hike)–Francis/King 11Saturday, Happy Herons August (Guided 31 Walk)–Island | 10–11:30am View Beach 4 Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon keeping your dog theGuided trails. Hikes (Moderate) - Have occasional interpretive stops. Bear NecessitiesDo not take anything(Guided Walk)from the –5 years+ park, including plants, Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for stories and a beach stroll. Guided Hikes (Moderate) - Have occasional interpretive stops. P away from wildlife • P away from wildlife • Do not take anything from the park, including plants, Trails may be uneven and slippery with steep sections. The pace East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk) –All ages Trails may be uneven and slippery with steep sections. The pace 15 Sensory Snoop (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 13 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 7 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon animals, soil and other natural materials. Bring15 a Sensorybeach chairSnoop and (Guided meet Walk)–Francis/King at the campfire ring at Island View 13 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Summer7 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Witty's 2019 Lagoon animals, soil and other natural materials. Beaverof the hike Lake is set Nature according Centreto the needs of the group. and sensitive areas of the hike is set according to the needs of the group. and sensitive areas We can co-exist with these magnificent forest dwellers. Join a Beach campground, off Homathko Road. Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) (Beaver Beach off Elk Lake Drive in Saanich) • Keep your parks clean. Leave no trace and help us by picking Keep your parks clean. Leave no trace and help us by picking 16 Family Fun Walk (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 13 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 10 Iron Mine Bay Hike (Adult Guided Hike)–East Sooke Guided Hikes (Challenging) - Have fewer interpretive stops and CRD Regional Parks naturalist to learn about the life of the black 16 Family Fun Walk (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 13The tideFamily is out! Nature Join Sketch a CRD (Guided Regional Walk)–Francis/King Parks naturalist and get 10 Iron Mine Bay Hike (Adult Guided Hike)–East Sooke Guided Hikes (Challenging) - Have fewer interpretive stops and • Open in summer – Saturdays, Sundays, holiday Mondays, 12–4pm. up litter. up litter. are rated challenging. Trails will be uneven and steep and may be bear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot off Beecher Tuesday, August 27 | 10–11am a glimpse of the creatures that live beneath the rocks. Be are rated challenging. Trails will be uneven and steep and may be Theslippery Nature in sections. Centre These is wheelchair hikes are suitable accessible. for experienced and slippery in sections. These hikes are suitable for experienced and 22 Wonderful Woodpeckers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 14 Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk)–Witty’s Lagoon 11 Early Evening Bat Exploration (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake Bay Road. 22 Wonderful Woodpeckers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 14prepared Seals! to Seals! get your (Guided feet Walk)–Witty’s wet (bring Lagoonsandals or beach shoes). 11 Early Evening Bat Exploration (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake fit adult hikers. • Walk carefully along the beach. Don’t step on or disturb Bug Buddies (Guided Walk) –5 years and under fit adult hikers. • Walk carefully along the beach. Don’t step on or disturb Francis/King Nature Centre shoreline creatures. Mill Hill Regional Park (Langford) Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Road. Meet at the shoreline creatures. Accessible - Events and outings on these trails meet universal 23 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 15 Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 15 Snake Day (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake (Munn Road in Saanich) Wednesday, August 21 | 6–7:30pm 23 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 15Witty’s Sensational Beach kiosk Seaweeds at the (Guidedend of Walk)–Islandthe Beach Trail.View Beach 15 Snake Day (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake Accessible - Events and outings on these trails meet universal design standards, and are suitable for visitors with limited mobility. Get away tolways one of respectthe CRD’s othersthree regional park campgrounds! What’s that bug? Bring your preschooler to explore the wonderful lways respect others Open year-round – Saturdays, Sundays, holiday Mondays, 12–4pm. • Handle sea creatures and shells gently. Leave it where you design standards, and are suitable for visitors with limited mobility. • Handle sea creatures and shells gently. Leave it where you Each offers whoaffordable, might self-contained not RV and tent camping with Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event) –All ages world of insects! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this bug BC Transit #54 or #55 who might not 30 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 16 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay 16 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)– Witty's Lagoon The Nature Centre and the Elsie King Trail are wheelchair found it. 30 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 16 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay 16 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)– Witty's Lagoon found it. accessible.Register online waterA viewswelcome in nature. your Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) safari as we search for grasshoppers, wood bugs and other not- Register online A welcome your dog’s attention Get• outsideIf you andmove experience rocks, replace a nature them walk exactly along as your you favouritefound them. so-creepy crawlies. There is no fee for this program but you dog’s attention • If you move rocks, replace them exactly as you found them. 18 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 18 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake The CRD’s secure online registration site allows you to browse, 18 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 18 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre user-friendlyRocks provide trail while homes stopping and hidingto enjoy places. an illustrated children’s must pre-register by August 23 as space is limited. Visit The CRD’s secure online registration site allows you to browse, Rocks provide homes and hiding places. pre-register and pay immediately for a nature outing. Island View Beach Regional Park (Metchosin Road in Metchosin) book. A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will be there to bring the www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. pre-register and pay immediately for a nature outing. 19 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver 19 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke Open year-round – Saturdays, Sundays, holiday Mondays, 12–4pm. Panoramic Seascape Views on the Saanich Peninsula • If you dig in the sand, return animals to their homes and 19 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver 19 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke If you dig in the sand, return animals to their homes and 1. Browse nature outings story to life. StoryWalks™ are hosted by West Shore Parks & BC Transit #53 1. Browse nature outings • The Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible. > Picnic on the long sandy beach > Enjoy bird watching refill the holes. refill the holes. 2. Select an outing Recreation. Check westshorecreation.ca this summer for more 2. Select an outing 20 Story Walk (Drop-in Event)–East Sooke 21 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Francis/King > Close to ferry, airport, downtown Victoria, Lochside Regional 20 Story Walk (Drop-in Event)–East Sooke 21 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Francis/King 3. Create an account StoryWalk™ Wednesdays. Meet at the Francis/King Nature 3. Create an account Trail, Butchart Gardens • Remember, dogs are not permitted to stay in beach and Thursday, August 29 | 10am–1pm • Remember, dogs are not permitted to stay in beach and 4. Select a credit card payment option and complete your registration atch that your dog atch that your dog Centrepicnic off Munn areas Road. between June 1 and September 15. 4. Select a credit card payment option and complete your registration 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 23 Cougar Capers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King Connect with us Connectwww.crd.bc.ca/islandviewbeach with usis under control, in Crab-tastic! (Drop-in Event) –All ages 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 23 Cougar Capers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King is under control, in picnic areas between June 1 and September 15. Once registration is complete, a receipt and confirmation will be sight, and on a leash Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Once registration is complete, a receipt and confirmation will be emailed to you. Payment options: VISA or Mastercard.Capital Regional District WCapital Regional District Friday, August 23 | 1–2:30pm emailed to you. Payment options: VISA or Mastercard. sight, and on a leash 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 24 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Devonian W 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 24 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Devonian Jordan whereRiver required Regional Park Red, green, purple, hairy and hermit crabs. This bustling marine www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events Cougar Capers (Guided Walk) –All ages www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events where required Please take one, share @crd_bc | #crdparks @crd_bc | #crdparks habitat has them all! Drop by anytime between 10am and 23 Turtle Tales (Guided Walk)– Matheson Lake 25 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Idyllic West Coast Beauty along the Strait of Juan de Fuca Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) 23 Turtle Tales (Guided Walk)– Matheson Lake 25 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach with a friend and recycle. 1pm to meet some of these crabs and their cousins, up-close CRDVictoria > Walk the cobble beach with views of the Olympic Peninsula DownloadWhat brochure to bring in PDF & how to dress CRDVictoria They leap, they climb and they even purr. Come investigate the and personal. There will be an aquarium, games and lots of What to bring & how to dress 25 Going Buggy (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 27 Bug Buddies (Guided Walk)–Mill Hill > Hike the trails through hemlock & cedar forest to Sandcut 25 Going Buggy (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 27 Bug Buddies (Guided Walk)–Mill Hill formatCarry awww.crd.bc.ca/parks. day pack with drinking water, a hat, extra clothes and a mysterious life of a cougar on this informative walk and talk with Carry a day pack with drinking water, a hat, extra clothes and a Beach > A local favourite for camping & surfing opportunities to explore the beach with buckets and dip nets. Be small snack (or lunch for longer outings). Please wear sturdy small snack (or lunch for longer outings). Please wear sturdy 27 Marvelous Matheson (Guided Adult Hike)–Matheson Lake 29 Crab-tastic (Drop-in Event)–Island View Beach a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. 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29 Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 30 Sandy Shore Explore (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon dog’s poop 29 Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 30 Sandy Shore Explore (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon dog’s poop Pets Watch for CRD Regional Parks naturalists this summer, Pets SookeSand Potholes take it Regional Park S and take it 30 Life on the Rocks (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 31 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon We like pets too. However, their presence can be disruptive. Spring Salmon Place [KWL-UCHUN] on the Sooke River 30 as theyLife on rove the Rocks at various (Guided Walk)–Witty's regional parksLagoon to meet you. 31 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon We like pets too. However, their presence can be disruptive. Please leave your animal friends at home. to the trash to the trash > Swim and fish in the potholes > Hike the forest and river trails Naturalists are ready to help you discover and learn Please leave your animal friends at home. 31 Beach Day at Coles Bay (Drop-in Event)–Coles Bay Tel:Feedback 250.478.3344 | Fax: 250.478.5416 > Cycle the Galloping Goose Regional Trail 31 moreBeach about Day at the Coles natural Bay (Drop-in and Event)–Coles cultural historyBay of your Feedback www.crd.bc.ca/sookepotholes favourite regional park. From forest giants to tidal Tell us about your experience by taking the short online survey at Tell us about your experience by taking the short online survey at Sandy Shore Explore www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Your feedback is important to us to Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond SandyTree-mendous Shore Explore Trees treasures, we love to share our passion for nature. www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Your feedback is important to us to monitor and improve our services. Learn more at www.crd.bc.ca/petsinparks monitor and improve our services. Learn more at www.crd.bc.ca/petsinparks

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June July August All programs run rain or shine. Try to arrive 10 minutes beforehand. Outings that require registration or fees are noted in the listing. Age Here’s what you can do to keep your forests, beaches and DATE EVENT LOCATION DATE EVENT LOCATION DATE EVENT LOCATION recommendations are based on park terrain and program content. Pause to consider this shorelines alive and healthy! 1 Busy Beavers (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 3 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 1 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Youth & Adults simple canine courtesy Legend Adults only • Stay on the trails to protect the plant and animal life. 2 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 6 Marine Day (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon 2 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach Drop–in Event - Come by anytime between the hours that the • Keep your dog under control, in sight, and on a leash where 8 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 10 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 3 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay event is offered. required. Remember to pick up your dog’s droppings and Guided Walks - Have a casual pace with interpretive stops. rotect nature by take it to the trash. 9 High Ridge Hike (Guided Adult Hike)–Francis/King 11 Happy Herons (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 4 Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon keeping your dog Guided Hikes (Moderate) - Have occasional interpretive stops. P away from wildlife • Do not take anything from the park, including plants, 15 Sensory Snoop (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 13 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 7 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Witty's Lagoon Trails may be uneven and slippery with steep sections. The pace animals, soil and other natural materials. of the hike is set according to the needs of the group. and sensitive areas Keep your parks clean. Leave no trace and help us by picking 16 Family Fun Walk (Guided Walk)–East Sooke 13 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 10 Iron Mine Bay Hike (Adult Guided Hike)–East Sooke Guided Hikes (Challenging) - Have fewer interpretive stops and • are rated challenging. Trails will be uneven and steep and may be up litter. 22 Wonderful Woodpeckers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 14 Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk)–Witty’s Lagoon 11 Early Evening Bat Exploration (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake slippery in sections. These hikes are suitable for experienced and fit adult hikers. • Walk carefully along the beach. Don’t step on or disturb shoreline creatures. 23 Going Crabby (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 15 Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 15 Snake Day (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake Accessible - Events and outings on these trails meet universal design standards, and are suitable for visitors with limited mobility. lways respect others who might not • Handle sea creatures and shells gently. Leave it where you 30 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 16 Moon Walk (Guided Walk)–Coles Bay 16 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)– Witty's Lagoon found it. Register online A welcome your dog’s attention • If you move rocks, replace them exactly as you found them. 18 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Francis/King 18 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake The CRD’s secure online registration site allows you to browse, Rocks provide homes and hiding places. pre-register and pay immediately for a nature outing. 19 Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver 19 Bear Necessities (Guided Walk)–East Sooke If you dig in the sand, return animals to their homes and 1. Browse nature outings • refill the holes. 2. Select an outing 20 Story Walk (Drop-in Event)–East Sooke 21 Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event)–Francis/King 3. Create an account • Remember, dogs are not permitted to stay in beach and 4. Select a credit card payment option and complete your registration atch that your dog 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 23 Cougar Capers (Guided Walk)–Francis/King is under control, in picnic areas between June 1 and September 15. Once registration is complete, a receipt and confirmation will be sight, and on a leash emailed to you. Payment options: VISA or Mastercard. W 21 Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk)–Elk/Beaver Lake 24 Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk)–Devonian www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events where required 23 Turtle Tales (Guided Walk)– Matheson Lake 25 Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach What to bring & how to dress 25 Going Buggy (Drop-in Event)–Elk/Beaver Lake 27 Bug Buddies (Guided Walk)–Mill Hill Carry a day pack with drinking water, a hat, extra clothes and a small snack (or lunch for longer outings). Please wear sturdy 27 Marvelous Matheson (Guided Adult Hike)–Matheson Lake 29 Crab-tastic (Drop-in Event)–Island View Beach footwear and dress for the weather. coop your 29 Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk)–Island View Beach 30 Sandy Shore Explore (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon Pets Sdog’s poop and take it 30 Life on the Rocks (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon 31 The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk)–Witty's Lagoon We like pets too. However, their presence can be disruptive. Please leave your animal friends at home. to the trash 31 Beach Day at Coles Bay (Drop-in Event)–Coles Bay Feedback Tell us about your experience by taking the short online survey at Sandy Shore Explore www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Your feedback is important to us to monitor and improve our services. Learn more at www.crd.bc.ca/petsinparks June July

Sensory Snoop The Beach Rocks! Evening Campground Program Moon Walk

Saturday, June 1 | 10–11:30am Sunday, June 9 | 10am–12pm Saturday, June 22 | 10–11:30am Wednesday, July 3 | 7–8:30pm Thursday, July 11 | 10–11am Sunday, July 14 | 10–11:30am Busy Beavers (Guided Walk) –5 years+ High Ridge Hike (Guided Adult Hike) –18 years+ Wonderful Woodpeckers (Guided Walk)–All ages Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk) –All ages Happy Herons (Guided Walk) –5 years and under Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk) –All ages Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Bring your young ones to the shores of Beaver Lake Ponds to see Have you ever wanted to explore more of the fabulous forest at Discover all of the tricks of the woodpecker trade. What makes Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for an evening of games, Scrrrrrawk! What was that? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to see Tower Point’s most an active beaver lodge. Children will have a chance to learn more Francis/King but weren’t sure where to start? Join a CRD Regional them so good at what they do? Join a CRD Regional Parks stories and song. Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire discover what makes Great Blue Herons happy! Enjoy activities, avid sun worshippers and swimming enthusiasts – the harbour about this amazing mammal and its marvellous adaptations. Parks naturalist to hike one of this park’s hidden treasures: the High naturalist and learn how to identify different woodpeckers by ring at Island View Beach campground, off Homathko Road. role-play and more to learn about these experts of the air and seals! Binoculars and spotting scopes provided. Meet at the Meet at the Beaver Lake Ponds parking lot off Beaver Lake Road Ridge Trail. Bring a snack, water, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. sight, sound and habits on this fun guided walk. Meet at the water. There is no fee for this program but you must pre- Tower Point parking lot off Olympic View Drive. near the Equestrian Centre. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road. Saturday, July 6 | 11am–2pm register by July 7 as space is limited. BC Transit #54 or #55 by June 5 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 Marine Day (Drop-in Event) –All ages Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Sunday, June 23 | 1–2:30pm Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Monday, July 15 | 10–11:30am Sunday, June 2 | 1–2:30pm Going Crabby (Guided Walk) –All ages Saturday, July 13 | 10am–12pm Saturday, June 15 | 10–11am Join CRD Regional Parks naturalists and guests for this celebration Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Bear Necessities (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) of our precious marine environment. See what creatures scuba Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Sensory Snoop (Guided Walk) –5 years and under Meet some of the crabs and their cousins that make Witty’s divers bring up from the deep, see live displays, join in a beach Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will help you discover how We can co-exist with these magnificent forest dwellers. Join a Lagoon their special home. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist seine, guided walks and more! Drop by anytime between 11am Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the important marine algae is for you, me and the creatures that call CRD Regional Parks naturalist to learn about the life of the black Bring your preschooler to explore the sights and sounds at for some intertidal exploration and discover these creatures and 2pm. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as them home! Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals bear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot off Beecher Francis/King Regional Park. Wake up your senses on a wander up-close and personal. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Road. Meet we discover the plants and animals of the forest on a beautiful or beach shoes). Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic Bay Road. through the forest. Look for summer colours, listen for birds sandals or beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. walk along the accessible Elsie/King Trail. We’ll supply materials, shelter off Homathko Road. calling, smell forest perfume and more. There is no fee for this Road. Meet at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. BC Transit #54 or #55 you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. Pre-register by July Saturday, June 8 | 1–2:30pm program but you must pre-register by June 11 as space is BC Transit #54 or #55 9 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Tuesday, July 16 | 10–11:30am limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Wednesday, July 10 | 6–7:30pm Going Crabby (Guided Walk) –All ages Saturday, July 13 | 1:30–3:30pm Moon Walk (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Sunday, June 30 | 10–11:30am Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event) –All ages Coles Bay Regional Park (North Saanich) Sunday, June 16 | 10–11:30am Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Meet some of the crabs and their cousins that make Witty’s The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk) –All ages Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Did you know one of North America’s largest marine snails lives Family Fun Walk (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Lagoon their special home. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Get outside and experience a nature walk while stopping to enjoy at this regional park? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to look for some intertidal exploration and discover these creatures The tide is out! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and get a an illustrated children’s book. A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the for marine creatures like crabs, sea stars and the elusive moon up-close and personal. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring Enjoy a walk in the park with your family to celebrate Father’s glimpse of the creatures that live beneath the rocks. Be prepared be there to bring the story to life. StoryWalks™ are hosted by Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as snail. This program includes wading in the water so be prepared sandals or beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Day! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and discover the beauty to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). Meet at the West Shore Parks & Recreation. Check westshorecreation.ca this we discover the plants and animals of the forest on a beautiful to get your feet and clothes wet (wear shorts and sandals or Road. Meet at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. of this wooded parkland. Bring a snack and water, and wear grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. summer for more StoryWalk™ Wednesdays. Meet at the Beaver walk along the accessible Elsie/King Trail. We’ll supply materials, beach shoes). Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off sturdy footwear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot. you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. Pre-register by July Inverness Road. BC Transit #54 or #55 off Beecher Bay Road. 9 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75

Going Crabby Wonderful Woodpeckers High Ridge Hike Marine Day Seals! Seals! Sensational Seaweeds

Thursday, July 18 | 10:30am–12pm Sunday, July 21 | 1:30–3:30pm Monday, July 29 | 9:30–11am Tree-mendous Trees (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) August Unlock the mysteries of trees on a fun forest adventure with Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will help you discover how a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. Follow clues and riddles along Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as important marine algae is for you, me and the creatures that call Going Crabby Evening Bat Exploration the trail to meet Francis/King’s giants. Meet at the Francis/King we discover the plants and animals that live near the lake. We’ll them home! Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals Nature Centre off Munn Road. supply materials, you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. or beach shoes). Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic Thursday, August 1 | 7–8:30pm Sunday, August 4 | 1–2:30pm Sunday, August 11 | 7–8:30pm Pre-register by July 17 as space is limited. shelter off Homathko Road. Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk) –All ages Early Evening Bat Exploration (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Friday, July 19 | 1–2:30pm Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk) –All ages Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Bejewelled Dragons of the Pond (Guided Walk) –5 years+ BC Transit #70, 72 or #75 Tuesday, July 30 | 10–11:30am Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for an evening of activities Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to see Tower Point’s most Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and the Habitat Acquisition Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Life on the Rocks (Guided Walk) –5 years+ and games to learn about what critters are up to this time of day. avid sun worshippers and swimming enthusiasts – the harbour Trust to explore the weird and wonderful world of bats. Hopefully Tuesday, July 23 | 1–2:30pm Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for an up-close and personal Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire ring at Island View seals! Binoculars and spotting scopes provided. Meet at Tower we will get a chance to see them in action as they swoop look at the amazing world of dragonflies as they zig and zag in Turtle Tales (Guided Walk) –5 years+ When the tide goes out an exciting world comes into view. A CRD Beach campground, off Homathko Road. Point parking lot off Olympic View Drive. through the air feeding on flying insects that are found at this search of their prey across the wetlands. Nets and field guides Matheson Lake Regional Park (Metchosin) Regional Parks naturalist will help you discover the creatures that BC Transit #54 or #55 time of year. Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter in the Filter Beds parking lot. will be available for use. Meet at the Equestrian Centre parking Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and the Habitat Acquisition make Witty’s Lagoon their special home. Be prepared to get your Friday, August 2 | 12:30–2pm lot off Beaver Lake Road. feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). Meet at Tower Point Trust as we explore the lake looking for signs of the western Going Crabby (Guided Walk) –All ages Wednesday, August 7 | 6–7:30pm BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 painted turtle, the only native pond turtle left in BC. Meet at the parking lot off Olympic View Drive. Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event) –All ages Matheson Lake parking lot at the end of Matheson Lake Road. BC Transit #54 or #55 Thursday, August 15 | 11am–2pm Meet some of the crabs and their cousins that make Island View Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Saturday, July 20 | 10am–12pm Snake Day (Drop-in Event)–All ages Thursday, July 25 | 11am–2pm Wednesday, July 31 | 10am–1pm Beach their special home. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist Get outside and experience a nature walk while stopping to Story Walk (Drop-in Event) –All ages for some intertidal exploration and discover these creatures up- enjoy an illustrated children’s book along the Lagoon Trail to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Going Buggy (Drop-in Event) –All ages Beach Day at Coles Bay (Drop-in Event)–All ages close and personal. Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic Sitting Lady Falls. A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will be there CRD Regional Parks has teamed up with Swan Lake Christmas Get outside and experience a nature walk while stopping to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Coles Bay Regional Park (North Saanich) shelter off Homathko Road. to bring the story to life. StoryWalks™ are hosted by West Shore Hill Nature Sanctuary for this slithery event: watch snake shows, enjoy an illustrated children’s book. A CRD Regional Parks We love ‘em, we hate ‘em. They’re fascinating, finicky and Crabs, sea stars, moon snails, and more! Come explore the beach Parks & Recreation. Check westshorecreation.ca this summer touch a snake, play a snake game and more. Drop by the tents at naturalist will be there to bring the story to life in partnership fabulous! Drop by the tents at the main Beaver Beach between at low tide with CRD Regional Parks naturalists, who will help you Saturday, August 3 | 1–2:30pm for more StoryWalk™ Wednesdays. Meet at the Witty’s Lagoon the main Beaver Beach anytime between 11am and 2pm. with the Vancouver Island Regional Library. Meet at the kiosk in 11am and 2pm for a close-up look at some of our buggy friends learn about the amazing creatures that call the beach home. This Moon Walk (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Nature Centre off Metchosin Road. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 the Aylard Farm parking lot off Beecher Bay Road. and foes with bug shows, activities, crafts and more. event includes wading in the water so be prepared to get your Coles Bay Regional Park (North Saanich) BC Transit #54 or #55 BC Transit #70, 72 or #75 feet and clothes wet (wear shorts and sandals or beach shoes). Friday, August 16 | 10am–12pm Sunday, July 21 | 10am–12pm Meet at the main beach off Inverness Road. Did you know one of North America’s largest marine snails lives at this regional park? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to look Saturday, August 10 | 10am–1pm Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Saturday, July 27 | 10am–1pm for marine creatures like crabs, sea stars and the elusive moon Iron Mine Bay Hike (Adult Guided Hike)–18 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) snail. This program includes wading in the water so be prepared Marvelous Matheson (Guided Adult Hike)–18 years+ East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the to get your feet and clothes wet (wear shorts and sandals or Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the Matheson Lake Regional Park (Metchosin) Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this superb hike. From Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling beach shoes). Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for a hike around this gem Pike Road, we will head towards Anderson Cove trail and as we explore the beach at low tide. We’ll supply materials, you Inverness Road. we discover the plants and animals that live near the lake. We’ll of a lake. Discover some of the fascinating cultural and natural continue along until reaching the spectacular Iron Mine Bay. supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. Pre-register by August supply materials, you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. history of this park. Bring a snack, water, and wear sturdy There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register 12 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Pre-register by July 17 as space is limited. footwear. There is no fee for this program but you must by August 6 as space is limited. BC Transit #54 or #55 Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. pre-register by July 23 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events.

Turtle Tales Beach Day at Coles Bay Marvelous Matheson Moon Walk Iron Mine Bay Hike Snake Day Photo: Ben Lowe June July

Sensory Snoop The Beach Rocks! Evening Campground Program Moon Walk

Saturday, June 1 | 10–11:30am Sunday, June 9 | 10am–12pm Saturday, June 22 | 10–11:30am Wednesday, July 3 | 7–8:30pm Thursday, July 11 | 10–11am Sunday, July 14 | 10–11:30am Busy Beavers (Guided Walk) –5 years+ High Ridge Hike (Guided Adult Hike) –18 years+ Wonderful Woodpeckers (Guided Walk)–All ages Evening Campground Program (Guided Walk) –All ages Happy Herons (Guided Walk) –5 years and under Seals! Seals! (Guided Walk) –All ages Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Bring your young ones to the shores of Beaver Lake Ponds to see Have you ever wanted to explore more of the fabulous forest at Discover all of the tricks of the woodpecker trade. What makes Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for an evening of games, Scrrrrrawk! What was that? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to see Tower Point’s most an active beaver lodge. Children will have a chance to learn more Francis/King but weren’t sure where to start? Join a CRD Regional them so good at what they do? Join a CRD Regional Parks stories and song. Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire discover what makes Great Blue Herons happy! Enjoy activities, avid sun worshippers and swimming enthusiasts – the harbour about this amazing mammal and its marvellous adaptations. Parks naturalist to hike one of this park’s hidden treasures: the High naturalist and learn how to identify different woodpeckers by ring at Island View Beach campground, off Homathko Road. role-play and more to learn about these experts of the air and seals! Binoculars and spotting scopes provided. Meet at the Meet at the Beaver Lake Ponds parking lot off Beaver Lake Road Ridge Trail. Bring a snack, water, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. sight, sound and habits on this fun guided walk. Meet at the water. There is no fee for this program but you must pre- Tower Point parking lot off Olympic View Drive. near the Equestrian Centre. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road. Saturday, July 6 | 11am–2pm register by July 7 as space is limited. BC Transit #54 or #55 by June 5 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75 Marine Day (Drop-in Event) –All ages Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Sunday, June 23 | 1–2:30pm Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Monday, July 15 | 10–11:30am Sunday, June 2 | 1–2:30pm Going Crabby (Guided Walk) –All ages Saturday, July 13 | 10am–12pm Saturday, June 15 | 10–11am Join CRD Regional Parks naturalists and guests for this celebration Sensational Seaweeds (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Bear Necessities (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) of our precious marine environment. See what creatures scuba Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Sensory Snoop (Guided Walk)–5 years and under Meet some of the crabs and their cousins that make Witty’s divers bring up from the deep, see live displays, join in a beach Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will help you discover how We can co-exist with these magnificent forest dwellers. Join a Lagoon their special home. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist seine, guided walks and more! Drop by anytime between 11am Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the important marine algae is for you, me and the creatures that call CRD Regional Parks naturalist to learn about the life of the black Bring your preschooler to explore the sights and sounds at for some intertidal exploration and discover these creatures and 2pm. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as them home! Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals bear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot off Beecher Francis/King Regional Park. Wake up your senses on a wander up-close and personal. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Road. Meet we discover the plants and animals of the forest on a beautiful or beach shoes). Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic Bay Road. through the forest. Look for summer colours, listen for birds sandals or beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. walk along the accessible Elsie/King Trail. We’ll supply materials, shelter off Homathko Road. calling, smell forest perfume and more. There is no fee for this Road. Meet at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. BC Transit #54 or #55 you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. Pre-register by July Saturday, June 8 | 1–2:30pm program but you must pre-register by June 11 as space is BC Transit #54 or #55 9 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Tuesday, July 16 | 10–11:30am limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. Wednesday, July 10 | 6–7:30pm Going Crabby (Guided Walk) –All ages Saturday, July 13 | 1:30–3:30pm Moon Walk (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metchosin) Sunday, June 30 | 10–11:30am Story Walk Wednesday (Drop-in Event) –All ages Coles Bay Regional Park (North Saanich) Sunday, June 16 | 10–11:30am Family Nature Sketch (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Meet some of the crabs and their cousins that make Witty’s The Beach Rocks! (Guided Walk) –All ages Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Did you know one of North America’s largest marine snails lives Family Fun Walk (Guided Walk) –5 years+ Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) Lagoon their special home. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist East Sooke Regional Park (East Sooke) Get outside and experience a nature walk while stopping to enjoy at this regional park? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to look for some intertidal exploration and discover these creatures The tide is out! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and get a an illustrated children’s book. A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and an art teacher from the for marine creatures like crabs, sea stars and the elusive moon up-close and personal. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring Enjoy a walk in the park with your family to celebrate Father’s glimpse of the creatures that live beneath the rocks. Be prepared be there to bring the story to life. StoryWalks™ are hosted by Robert Bateman Centre to learn the basics of nature journaling as snail. This program includes wading in the water so be prepared sandals or beach shoes). Park at the main entrance off Metchosin Day! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and discover the beauty to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). Meet at the West Shore Parks & Recreation. Check westshorecreation.ca this we discover the plants and animals of the forest on a beautiful to get your feet and clothes wet (wear shorts and sandals or Road. Meet at the Witty’s Beach kiosk at the end of the Beach Trail. of this wooded parkland. Bring a snack and water, and wear grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. summer for more StoryWalk™ Wednesdays. Meet at the Beaver walk along the accessible Elsie/King Trail. We’ll supply materials, beach shoes). Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off sturdy footwear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot. you supply the creativity. $7/person + GST. Pre-register by July Inverness Road. BC Transit #54 or #55 off Beecher Bay Road. 9 as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75

Going Crabby Wonderful Woodpeckers High Ridge Hike Marine Day Seals! Seals! Sensational Seaweeds

Turtle Tales Beach Day at Coles Bay Marvelous Matheson Moon Walk Iron Mine Bay Hike Snake Day Photo: Ben Lowe June July

Sensory Snoop The Beach Rocks! Evening Campground Program Moon Walk

Going Crabby Wonderful Woodpeckers High Ridge Hike Marine Day Seals! Seals! Sensational Seaweeds

Turtle Tales Beach Day at Coles Bay Marvelous Matheson Moon Walk Iron Mine Bay Hike Snake Day Photo: Ben Lowe June July

Sensory Snoop The Beach Rocks! Evening Campground Program Moon Walk

Going Crabby Wonderful Woodpeckers High Ridge Hike Marine Day Seals! Seals! Sensational Seaweeds

Turtle Tales Beach Day at Coles Bay Marvelous Matheson Moon Walk Iron Mine Bay Hike Snake Day Photo: Ben Lowe