UPCOMING OUTINGS

Nature Nanaimo offers regular nature outings for its members throughout the year. Check back here to see what outings are coming up. To read about past outings, click here – “Outing Summaries” or the link at the bottom-right of this page.

Review this handy Nature Nanaimo Trail Rating Guide to learn what you can expect of the terrain and the level of incline for the outing you are interested in. 


UPCOMING OUTINGS:

Tuesday, April 22 at 1:00 pm

Yellowpoint Park Wildflowers – meet at the parking lot. There will be MANY shooting stars and a variety of other wildflowers, including Fairy slipper (Calypso) orchids.

 

April 28 – Fri May 2, 2024

Tofino Shorebird Festival – mudflats birdwatching.

This “drop-in” shorebird viewing is behind the ZED hotel just southeast of Tofino. There are also good opportunities to see shorebirds throughout the region.


April 30, 2024 at 9:00 am
Ammonite Falls 

We will meet at the Creekside Place access from the south which is about 2.5 km one way to the falls. 
Participants should wear suitable clothes and footwear and bring water and a lunch. The area around the park has been upgraded with stairs and a viewing platform. Some old websites are outdated mentioning ropes for accessing the creek but those days are gone. Outing is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if necessary. 


May 1, 2024 at 11:00am

Lotus Pinnatus Point Wildflowers 

There are already hundreds of fairy slipper orchids in the woods as well as many other wildflowers starting to put on a show in this park. 

 

May 10th – World Migratory Bird Day

Hamilton Marsh Tour – see https://hamiltonwetlands.com/tours/

Note, we have not made any arrangements regarding this event, but will do so if there is an interest. Hamilton Marsh is close to Qualicum Beach. If people are interested in going, please let us know and we can arrange car-pooling.