Natural History’s Summer 2016 Events Calendar is now available! 

Join us for nature walks that explore Hornby’s diverse ecology ~ and illuminating talks on bats, whales, raptors, and native plants that inhabit our island and region!

Our Thursday Expert Speakers Series is held in the Community School Library (entrance through the Natural History Centre door). Admission to a presentation is $5.00 per person. Children under 16 attend for free. Read the 2016 speaker biographies and summaries here.

The Nature Field Trips on Tuesdays are an excellent opportunity to discover shoreline and forest ecosystems as well as Hornby’s unique geology.  These field trips are great fun for the whole family and will enhance your visit to our beautiful island.  Pre-registration is essential as space is limited.  For inquiries or to register, email us at hornby.naturalhistory@gmail.com, call 250-335-1021 (please note that the phone is temporarily out of service until mid-July), or come to the Centre.  $10 per person. Children under 16 attend for free.