Summer 2026 Program Guide

Get outdoors and learn some new skills. OUTDOORS

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FAMILY FOREST WONDER: LATE SUMMER GLOW Age: 5Y+ Celebrate the closing of the season. A final summer walk to reflect on the transitions of nature and ourselves. INSTRUCTOR: ENCHANTED PLACE

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FAMILY RECREATIONAL KAYAK AND CANOE PADDLING Age: 6Y+ Enjoy paddling with your family in recreational canoes and kayaks. Basic instruction will be given in canoes and kayaks for the first two sessions. In the remaining sessions families (up to four related family members) will be able to use the equipment to paddle around scenic Whonnock Lake. INSTRUCTOR: RCKC LOCATION: WHONNOCK LAKE PARK FEE: $210 | SESSIONS: 6 TU/TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM JUL 21 - AUG 6 #98190 CANADA DAY HIKE! Age: 5Y+ Come enjoy one of the best parts of Canada: nature in the summer! A guide will lead you through the forest, pointing out fascinating plants and animals, and share a few fun activities with you! INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 W 10:00AM - 12:00PM JUL 1 #98340 EVENING SUMMER HIKES Age: 5Y+ What better way to spend a summer evening than to head out on the trails? Come after work, school or summer camp. A guide will connect you with nature through some laid-back activities and answer your questions about the plants and animals that call Maple Ridge home. INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: UBC RESEARCH FOREST FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 W 6:30PM - 8:30PM JUL 22 #98346 W 6:00PM - 8:00PM AUG 12 #98345 W 6:00PM - 8:00PM AUG 26 #98344 FAMILY FOREST WONDER: ALL AGES Age: 5Y+ A playful, engaging session for parents and children to explore the magic of the woods together. Perfect for the BC Day long weekend! INSTRUCTOR: ENCHANTED PLACE

LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $30 | SESSIONS: 1 SA

10:00AM - 12:00PM AUG 29

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GUIDED FOREST WONDER: SUMMER STILLNESS Age: 5Y+ Escape the summer heat under the cool forest canopy. A guided session focused on breathwork and natural observation. INSTRUCTOR: ENCHANTED PLACE

LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $30 | SESSIONS: 1 SA

10:00AM - 12:00PM JUL 18

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GUIDED FOREST WONDER: THE SENSES Age: 5Y+ Reconnect with your environment. Be with the senses. Quiet the mind. INSTRUCTOR: ENCHANTED PLACE

LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $30 | SESSIONS: 1 SA INTRO TO INATURALIST Age: 5Y+

10:00AM - 12:00PM AUG 15

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If you’re looking for new ways to get connected to nature and learn more about the living things around you, look no further than iNaturalist! A guide will introduce you to this app in a fun and relaxed way on this walk through Maple Ridge Park. INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 10:00AM - 12:00PM JUL 11 #98341 SA 10:00AM - 12:00PM AUG 22 #98342 WONDERFUL WETLANDS Age: 5Y+ Discover the important ways wetlands help to support a variety of bird, mammal and fish species while you have fun! Try your hand at a pond dip, listen out for birds, and perhaps spot our chief wetland engineer: the beaver. INSTRUCTOR: K&M OUTDOOR ADVENTURES LOCATION: MAPLE RIDGE PARK FEE: $20 | SESSIONS: 1 SA 5:30PM - 7:30PM AUG 29 #98343

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LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $50 | SESSIONS: 1 SA

10:00AM - 12:00PM AUG 1

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FOREST WONDER: COUPLES CONNECTION Age: 5Y+ Share a morning of tranquility. This guided experience uses the forest as a backdrop to foster deep connection and shared presence. INSTRUCTOR: ENCHANTED PLACE NEW!

LOCATION: DEER FERN PARK FEE: $50 | SESSIONS: 1 SA

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10:00AM - 12:00PM JUL 4

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