Guided Birdwalks
Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Bring your binoculars and walking shoes, and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Binoculars are available for loan at the Nature House office on Wednesdays. Donations appreciated.
Native Plant Gardening Workshop - Spring, 2012
A joint presentation by the Nature Sanctuary and CRD Environmental Sustainability.
Choose from one of the following dates:
Saturday, January 28, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This free 3-hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
• identify native plants
• review the benefits of native plants
• teach how and where to grow native plants
• offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
• inform how to create special natural habitats, meadows, thickets and woodlands
• include an informative tour of the native plant garden
Instructor: Pat Johnston, Native Plant Gardening Consultant. Please pre-register. Classes fill quickly.
The Next Steps in Native Plant Gardening
Sunday, January 22, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A joint presentation by the Nature Sanctuary and CRD Environmental Sustainability.
This free workshop is designed for people who have completed the introductory Native Plant Gardening Workshop. People who have been using native plants in their gardens will benefit the most from the worshop. Topics to be covered include:
• a review of native plants for your garden
• new native plants for your garden
• native plants by season and colour
• garden problems - finding solutions
• viewing native plant gardens
Instructor: Pat Johnston, Native Plant Gardening Consultant. Please pre-register. This class will fill quickly.
Love Among the Feathers
Sunday, February 12th, 3 to 4 p.m.
The romantic adventures of our local water birds is examined in this entertaining 60 minute multi-media presentation with local ornithologist, James Clowater. Cost: $10 for Swan Lake members - $12 for non-members. Please register by calling 250-479-0211
Marine Birds – an course for naturalists and nature enthusiasts
Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Field-trip Sundays March 18, 25, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Learn where to find and how to identify marine birds and discover fascinating secrets about how they feed and live with local ornithologist, James Clowater. Cost: $80 for Swan Lake members - $100 for non-members. Please register by calling 250-479-0211
Listen Interprete Create – An Artist’s Response to Nature
Sundays, April 10 & 17, 1 to 4 pm
Join artist, Karen Hibbard, on a soundwalk. Tune into your surroundings, relax and get inspired through sight and sound! This is an alternative approach to experiencing art and nature - combining both of these senses in a personalized project.
Over two, 3 hour sessions, each participant will produce their own unique Artist Book to take home, complete with their sketches and creative writing. You will be given all the tools and techniques required to let fly! Learn acrylic painting techniques, such as a gesso resist and sgraffito as well as Japanese binding.
Cost: $70 for Nature Sanctuary members - $80 for non-members
All materials and tools supplied.
The class is limited to 10 participants.
Call to register.
Birding Basics: An Introduction to the birds of Spring
Mondays, April 16, 23, 30, May 7 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Fieldtrips, April 28, May 5 & 12 - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Birdwatching is the fastest growing activity in North America and Victoria is a great year-round birding location. Join Local ornithologist, James Clowater and introduce yourself to the birds of Spring. This intorductory course includes four Monday evening classes and three Sunday morning field-trips.
Cost: $80 for Swan Lake members; $95 for non-members.
Please call to register.
Macro Nature Photography Workshop
Sunday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover macro photography. What equipment is suitable for you? How to obtain the best results? This is an introductory course and no prerequisites are required. A good working knowledge of your camera is suggested for maximum benefit.
Instructor, Duane Sept, author of Common Wildflowers of BC, Common Seashore Creatures of the Pacific NW and 15 other books.
COST Sanctuary members - $69. ($79 for non-members)
Pre-registration is required – please call 250.479.0211
