Let’s Explore
Outing Information:
For outings, please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Carpool if possible. An email detailing meeting place and time will be sent out prior to the outing. Keep in mind, that the locations are subjective to weather conditions and having trip leaders. If the weather is bad, members check your email. Most trips start at 9:30.
When carpooling, it is Arrowsmith Naturalists recommendation that at the end of your outing a donation of $5 be given to the driver of the vehicle.
Please Note: – Guests are very welcome. A Guest Waiver and Day Membership forms are available at time of outing or on the Membership page. These forms must be read carefully, completed and signed with an accompanying $1.00 fee before participating in an outing.
Leaders are needed for several outings. Great way to get to know your fellow naturalists and learn more about the trip. If you are interested: arrowsmithnaturalists@gmail.com
Outings for 2024 and 2025
Sept 11 Wed Cumberland Historic Walk plus Museum. Toni and Ron Wyckoff
Sept 21 Sat Little Qualicum Hatchery. Helen Davidson
Oct 2 Wed Nile Creek. Maggie Green
Oct 10 Thur. Lighthouse Country Regional Trail Terry Taylor
Oct 23 Wed Kinsol Trestle. Liz and Jim Thorne
Nov 2 Sat Craig Creek. Jeanne and Rob Schippers
Nov 11 Mon Notch Hill, Nanoose. Jeanne and Rob Schippers
Nov 23 Sat Big Qualicum Hatchery. Maggie Green
Jan 8 Wed Parksville Wetlands Judy Mazurski
Jan 18 Sat Hemer Park Mark Mazurski
Jan 29 Wed French Creek Estuary Judy Mazurski
Feb 8 Sat Morden Colliery Mark Mazurski
Feb 19 Wed Lantzville Trails Toni & Ron Wyckof
Mar 1 Sat Englishman River Falls Dianne Anderson
Mar 12 Wed Stocking Creek Falls Toni & Ron Wyckof
Mar 22 Sat Shelley Creek Sue Wilson
Apr 2 Wed Cowichen Estuary Trail Jeanne and Rob Schippers
Apr 12 Sat Dodd Narrows Dianne Anderson
Apr 23 Wed Gabriola Island, Drumbeg Park. Toni and Ron Wyckof
Apr 29 Tues PQ Waterfront low tide, Moonsnails hatching and other inter tidal magic(early afternoon)
May 3 Sat Harewood Plains David Helem
May 14 Wed Red Gap Forest, Nanoose Bay. Jeanne and Rob Schippers
May 24 Sat
Jun 4 Sat
Jun 14 Wed
Jun 25 Sat
More information to follow as it becomes available.
Arrowsmith Naturalists
Mailing Address
Parksville, B.C.
V9P 2H4
