Hornby Island Natural History Centre
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Summer Employment Opportunity
The Natural History Centre is hiring a summer employee between the ages of 17 – 30 with knowledge of and a keen interest in our local environment.
Read MoreTaylor’s Checkerspot Larval Release
Team Checkerspot met to release larval on the Helliwell Park bluffs in March. This May, be on the lookout for the Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly flitting about on the Park’s bluffs.
Read MoreNatural History Garden
Plans are in the works to enhance the garden space outside the Natural History Centre. Phase one of this project will focus on drought tolerant and pollinator friendly gardening.
Read MoreFossil 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 MoreWeekend Opening
The Natural History Centre will be open on Saturday, April 8th from 10 am to 2 pm. Come learn about natural world through an exploration of exhibits organized around rocks and fossils, the sea, the air, and the land.
Read MoreWitnessing Wild Life on Hornby Island
You are invited to submit an image to a virtual photo exhibition that captures the theme “Witnessing Wild Life on Hornby Island”.
Read MoreOpen for Herring Fest!
The Natural History Centre will be open on Saturday, March 4th from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm during Conservancy Hornby Island’s Herring Fest weekend.
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 MoreNew Nature Resources in the Centre
The Natural History Centre has new resources for all-ages to enjoy when visiting the Centre, which support our commitment to fostering a deeper personal connection with the natural world.
Read MoreVideo: Mount Geoffrey Icicles
Enjoy this magical footage of icicles forming on the cliffs of snowy Mount Geoffrey taken by Julian Laffin of Big Tree Productions.
Read MoreThe Steward’s Winter 2022 Update
This past year has been filled with a flurry of activity beginning with reimagining our space as a place where visitors can learn about the complexity of relationships in the natural world through an exploration of exhibits filled with objects and information loosely organized around rocks and fossils, the sea, the air, and the land.
Read MoreExhibits and Gift Shop Open During Winter Studio Tour
Have you made your holiday list yet? The Hornby Island Natural History Centre will be open on the same day as the Winter Studio Tour with our gift shop and exhibits. Come visit us across the street from the Community Hall on November 26 from 10-3!
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.
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