Pollinator Days 2023 - May 31

Resource person: Youth Programs Manager 236-477-2152 or dchen@vandusen.org

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden

Description:

A buzz-worthy field trip experience for students to learn about pollinators and the environments that support them.

As flowers bloom around VanDusen, bring your class to explore the special relationships between plants, pollinators, and people.  Over three days in June, our facilitators will promote curiosity and stewardship through fun, hands-on activities at stations throughout the Garden.

Our diverse activities encourage new discoveries while aligning with the BC curriculum, and include:

• Observing pollinator biodiversity up close with microscopes
• Tasting different types of honey and visiting active beehives
• Learning about bee life cycles and pollen collection
• Finding nectar like bees with art using special paint and black lights
• Snapping away in a photo booth with plenty of pollinator props
• Plus other exciting games!

Groups receive a map outlining activity stations and may explore at their own pace during the day. Join us alongside our community partners for this special event on May 31.

Available: Full

Price: $350.00 Taxes waived

Notes: Pollinator Days is a self-guided field trip event that runs rain or shine. Payment due within 4 weeks of booking.  Cancellations within 4 weeks of booking receive full refund, less $15 administrative fee. Cancellations prior to 4 weeks of program receive 50% refund. No refund for cancellations within 4 weeks of program date.  -Fees include entry for as long as you like before or after your program. -VBGA accepts Visa, Mastercard, cheque or cash. -Maximum 30 participants for guided programs (24 students and 6 adults). Contact Youth Programs Manager if number of adult participants exceed maximum; additional chaperones pay $5 each.

Prerequisites: Classes from preschool to grade 6 are encouraged to attend one of the three event days.

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