Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary offers and exciting range of summer programming. For more information about our programs please give us a call at 250.479-0211 or visit www.swanlake.bc.ca
Guided Birdwalks
- Every Wednesday and Sunday
- Meet at 9 am in the parking lot
- 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.
Introduction to Dragonfly Watching
- Wednesday, July 14, 7 – 9 pm
- Fieldtrip, Saturday, July 17
- $25 Sanctuary Members, $35 non-members
- Call to register.
Big, Wet, Rodent Day
- Tuesday, July 6, 12 noon to 3 pm
- They are on our money, they’re in our lake - it’s time to celebrate the symbol of our country and their relatives.
- Muskrats and beavers are fascinating creatures.
- Crafts, games, and touchable beaver stuff.
- Admission by donation. Crafts $3.
Reptile Day
- Tuesday, July 20, 12 noon to 3 pm
- Scales, slithers, snakes and smiles! Come and join us for our annual reptile bash as we learn about all those who are scaly.
- Observe our fabulous reptile friends, play games, make crafts and get your face painted.
- Admission by donation. Crafts $3.
Insectmania
- Tuesday, August 3, 12 noon to 3 pm
- They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they’re cool.
- Explore with us the fascinating world of insects and spiders.
- Hands-on exploration, live bugs, crafts, songs and games.
- Admission by donation, Crafts $3.
Fabulous Frogs
- Tuesday, August 17, 12 noon to 3 pm
- Long sticky tongues, breathing through skin and webbed feet! Discover what makes frogs so fabulous.
- Join us for a puppet show, hands-on displays, live animals and froggy crafts.
- Admission by donation. Crafts $3.
Creatures of the Summer Night
- Wednesday, July 28, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, August 13, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Check out the nightlife a Swan Lake! Sharpen your night senses with owl prowling and raccoon trailing. Using a grab bag of tricks, discover how these animals are adapted to their nocturnal life.
- Suitable for families with children over 6 years.
- Pre-registration required. $4 Members / $6 Non-Members.
Christmas Hill Hike
- Thursday, August 12
- Leaving at 10 am &2 pm
- Join us for a great summer hike! Get your glacial groove on with this exploration of the rocky oak-forested Christmas Hill.
- Suitable for all mobile ages.
Scott Mair
Program Manager
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W1
Office - 250.479.0211 Fax - 250.479.0132
programs@swanlake.bc.ca
