Spring 2026 Program Guide

Get outdoors and learn some new skills. OUTDOORS

FAMILY BIRD EGG-STRAVAGANZA: BIRD EGGS, NESTS, AND CHICKS Age: 5Y+ Delve into the local bird world as never before: discover how feathered parents build their nests, take care of their eggs, and give their chicks the best start in life. Try your hand at building a bird nest and see if you have what it takes to be a bird parent! *Please note: One registration covers the entire family.)* INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10AM - 12:00PM APR 4 #94226 AMPHIBIAN HUNT Age: 5Y+ Learn how to safely hunt for salamanders and frogs in our local forests! (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 9:00AM - 11:00AM APR 18 #94225 A SALMON’S JOURNEY Age: 5Y+ Learn more about the amazing life cycle of the 5 species of Pacific salmon in the Alouette River as you journey along the trail at Maple Ridge Park! (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10AM - 12:00PM APR 25 #94227 SCAT AND TRACKS Age: 5Y+ Learn how to safely hunt for salamanders and frogs in our local forests! (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10AM - 12:00PM MAY 2 #94230 SA 2:00PM - 4:00PM MAY 9 #94224

EDIBLE PLANT TOUR Age: 5Y+

CAMPING 101 Age: 10Y & up

There’s a feast for the eyes and taste buds along the trails of our favorite Maple Ridge Parks! Join a local guide to discover more. (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Unlock the confidence to explore British Columbia’s parks and recreation sites in this immersive, full-day ‘Intro to Camping’ workshop. Designed specifically for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts, we move beyond the classroom to get you hands-on with the essentials—from navigating the BC Parks reservation system and demystifying gear purchases to actually pitching tents, dialing in sleep systems, and building a functional camp kitchen. Join us for a day of outdoor learning where you will gain the practical skills to avoid gear mistakes, plan your own adventures, and camp comfortably on your own terms. INSTRUCTOR: WEST COAST SUP ADVENTURES LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SU 10:00AM - 4:00PM MAY 10 #94094 FAMILY RECREATIONAL KAYAK & CANOE PADDLING Age: 19Y+ Learn the proper posture, balance, steering, stroke technique and basic water safety skills in kayaks on Whonnock Lake. INSTRUCTOR: RCKC LOCATION: WHONNOCK LAKE CENTRE FEE: $140 | SESSIONS: 4 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM JUN 9 - JUN 18 #94130 CHILD/YOUTH LEARN TO PADDLE Age: 8Y-14Y Learn proper posture, balance, steering, stroke technique and basic water safety skills in both kayaks and canoes at Whonnock Lake. Instructions are given by Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club coaches and all equipment is included. INSTRUCTOR: RCKC LOCATION: WHONNOCK LAKE CENTRE FEE: $180 | SESSIONS: 12 M/W 6:30PM - 8:00PM MAY 11 - JUN 22 #94128 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM MAY 12 - JUN 18 #94135 467 RUN CLUB – FIRST STRIDES Age: 9Y-12Y Designed for beginners, this fun and engaging weekly run helps kids build confidence, learn essential running skills, and develop a love for movement, one stride at a time!

LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA

2:00PM - 4:00PM MAY 30 9:00AM - 11:00AM JUN 27

#94229 #94220

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TALKING TREES Age: 5Y+

Join a local guide introducing you to the world of talking trees. Sharing how they are connected and what they might be communicating about! (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 9AM - 11:00AM MAY 16 #94228 SA 10AM - 12:00PM JUN 20 #94221 EVENING AT THE LAKE Age: 5Y+ Discover more about the world of frogs, beavers and other wildlife living at Whonnock Lake on this special evening with other wildlife lovers! (Please Note: One registration covers the entire family.) INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: WHONNOCK LAKE PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 6:00PM - 8:00PM JUN 6 #94223 PARENT & CHILD BUILDER BOX Age: 5Y+ Build something meaningful together! A hands-on woodworking workshop, parents and children will team up to create their very own wooden planter box. With expert guidance from Alouette Men’s Shed, participants will learn basic woodworking skills, tool safety, measuring, and assembly techniques in a safe and supportive environment. No prior experience needed, just a willingness to learn and have fun! Walk away with new skills, lasting memories, and a finished planter box to take home and enjoy. INSTRUCTOR: ALOUETTE MEN’S SHED LOCATION: ALBION FAIRGROUNDS & PARK FEE: $70 | SESSIONS: 3 SA 10AM - 12:30PM JUN 6 - JUN 20 #94231

INSTRUCTOR: CMR SPORT STAFF LOCATION: GARIBALDI SECONDARY FEE: $80 | SESSIONS: 4 SA

11:30AM - 12:30PM MAY 2 - MAY 23 # 94592 11:30AM - 12:30PM MAY 30 - JUN 20 # 94593

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