Enjoy break at nature sanctuary
Feed the ducks, hold a snake, make a puzzle, buzz with bees or hike a trail with your family at special spring-break programs at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, from Monday to Thursday.
“This year’s lineup of springbreak programming is an exciting one and delivers on-the-ground — literally — experiential naturebased learning opportunities,” said Kathleen Burton, executive director of the sanctuary.
“We are thrilled to partner with organizations like South Island Reptiles to bring wonderful, fun and entertaining learning experiences to the community.”
The event features three days of drop-in events and one day for a guided hike, with a different theme every day.
On Monday, discover the avian world at Bird Bonanza. On Tuesday, take a tour of the grounds at the Swan Lake Trails Discovery. You can see or even touch a snake on Wednesday at the Snake Spectacular, and take a guided walk to see and smell the flowers at the Christmas Hill Wildflower Walk on Thursday.
There will also be familyfriendly crafts and activities from Monday to Wednesday.
Admission to any of the programs is by donation ($5 suggested). The drop-in programs run from noon to 3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.
Both the Swan Lake Trails Discovery and Christmas Hill Wildflower Walk feature outdoor guided walks on uneven terrain. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, and bring a water bottle and snack if desired. The Wildflower Walk is a hike up Christmas Hill and leaves the nature house at 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
Throughout spring break, the Nature House will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. All programs take place at the sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd. For more information, go to swanlake.bc.ca.