Hornby Island Natural History Centre
Category: Events
Fossil Fair Photos
The Fossil Fair was an enjoyable time for all. Special thanks to Dan Bowen and Betty Franklin of the Vancouver Island Paleontological Society for sharing their knowledge, Bronny McLeod for having the idea to hold a fossil fair, as well as all the volunteers and those who shared their treasures.
Read MoreBird Song ID Walks
Registration is open for two Bird Song ID walks with ornithologist, Art Martell.
Read MoreFossil Fair – this Saturday!
Join us for a fossil fair this Saturday, May 13th, on the deck outside the Natural History Centre. The fair goes from 11:30 – 2:00. Enjoy hands-on activities for kids and local fossil displays!
Read MoreFossil Fair
Save the date for our Fossil Fair on Saturday, May 13th! Paleontologists and community members will share their fossil discoveries. Bring your own fossils for identification. Kids can participate in fun-hands on activities.
Read MorePlants in the Forest Nature Walk
Registration is open for Plants in the Forest, a forest walk with Jenna Rudolph on Sunday, April 16th at 11:00 am.
Read MoreDay of Drawing in the Centre
In February, join us for a day of drawing! We invite the community to drop in to the Centre on Saturday, February 18th between 1:30 – 4:30. Bring your sketch pad and pencils.
Read MoreSpring Programs Coming Soon
We are currently planning an exciting spring event lineup. Programming will include bird song ID walks, a plant identification walk, a fossil fair, student education projects, and a virtual exhibition on local wildlife photography. Please stay tuned!
Read MoreFresh Water on Hornby Island – What Everyone Needs to Know
August 11th from 1:30 – 2:30pm at New Horizons, 1765 Sollans Road Dr. John Cox and has been conducting water-related research on the island since 2015, as a member of Hornby Water Stewardship. He will share his research offering an in-depth…
Read MoreProtecting Herring Habitat in Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel
July 21 from 1:30 – 2:30pm at New Horizons 1765 Sollans Road The shellfish aquaculture industry operates in areas that include critical spawning and rearing habitat for the herring stock which returns to Denman and Hornby Islands each year. Recently publicized…
Read MoreNew Program: Forest Family Circles
Join us for this summer’s Forest Family Circles! Heather Royal-Brant is an exceptional teacher and has a wonderful way with storytelling, art, and capturing children’s imaginations.
Read MoreSummer 2022 Calendar
We are pleased to announce that the Summer 2022 Natural History Events Calendar is now available! Check out our speaker series, nature walks, forest family circles, or exhibit with hands-on activities.
Read MorePlanning for the Future
The Natural History Centre is thrilled to acknowledge recent grants from HICF, HICEEC, CVCF, and MAP that support our Centre’s short and long-term visioning and reopening process.
Read MoreAutumn Update from the Stewards
Despite not having a visitable location during summer 2019 after the fire, Hornby Island Natural History has remained busy: maintaining the collection in the temporary storage location, hosting the speaker series and nature walk programs, and connecting with the community at the Market.
Read MoreNature Walk – Hornby Rocks!
On August 13th, join Dr. John Cox for a nature walk called “Hornby Rocks! Exploring Hornby’s Unique Geology” at Sandpiper Beach. Please email hornby.naturalhistory@gmail.com to register.
Read MoreSpeaker Series – “Changing Wildfire Regimes” with Kendrick Brown
Join us Thursday, August 1st for a talk with Kendrick Brown, paleoecologist, on Changing Wildfire Regimes. Dr. Brown will look at changing wildfire regimes in British Columbia and beyond in response to changes in climate, vegetation, and human activity. New Horizons Centre, 2:00 pm. $5 per adult. Free for youth 18 years and younger.
Read MoreSpeaker Series – The Geology and Paleontology of Hornby Island
Join us on July 25th for a talk about the Geology and Paleontology of Hornby Island! Dan Bowen and Betty Franklin of the Vancouver Island Paleontological Society – VIPS will discuss the fossil story of marine life in our ancient ocean.
Read MoreSpeaker Series – Microplastics in our Local Waters
On July 10th, join us in learning about what is happening with plankton and microplastics in our local waters. Dorrie Woodward, a Denman Island based marine conservationist, will present at Hornby Island’s New Horizons Centre, 2 pm.
Read MoreSummer 2019 Calendar
We are pleased to announce that the Summer 2019 Natural History Events Calendar is now available! Please note: Although we have speakers and nature walks, the Natural History Centre is closed for summer 2019.
Read MoreJoin Us for Hornby Wild! Nature Weekend
Mark your calendars for the Hornby Wild! Nature Weekend – May 31st & June 1st.
Read MoreChristmas Fair
This year’s holiday fair was a great success. The diligent work of the natural history stewards and volunteers paid off – our table raised over $1,500 after expenses! We are fundraising for the care, cleaning, and restoration of the Natural History…
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