Event
- Title:
- Marine Birds
- When:
- Feb 15, 2010 - Feb 15, 2010
- Where:
- Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary - Victoria
- Category:
- Victoria - Attractions
Description
Marine Birds - a course for naturalists and nature enthusiasts.
Learn where to find and how to identify marine birds and discover fascinating secrets about how they live and feed. The focus of this course is on the ecology and behaviour of birds encountered in our local waters. Emphasis will be given to the unique and interesting biological and behavioural information that will capture the imagination of both amateurs and professionals.
Classes: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Mondays, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15
Field Trips : 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Sundays, March 7 and 14
$80:00 Friends of the Nature Sanctuary - $95:00 non-members
To register call 250-479-0211
For more information see www.swanlake.bc.ca
Learn where to find and how to identify marine birds and discover fascinating secrets about how they live and feed. The focus of this course is on the ecology and behaviour of birds encountered in our local waters. Emphasis will be given to the unique and interesting biological and behavioural information that will capture the imagination of both amateurs and professionals.
Classes: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Mondays, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15
Field Trips : 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Sundays, March 7 and 14
$80:00 Friends of the Nature Sanctuary - $95:00 non-members
To register call 250-479-0211
For more information see www.swanlake.bc.ca
Venue
- Venue:
- Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary - Website
- Street:
- 3873 Swan Lake Road
- ZIP:
- V8X 3W1
- City:
- Victoria
- State:
- BC
Description
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is a wild oasis in the heart of the urban landscape and includes two distinct ecosystems: the beautiful marshland of Swan Lake and the spectacular Garry oak meadow on Christmas Hill.
Both are home to an incredible array of native plants and wild animals.
The Sanctuary is a living classroom fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature through direct experiences. Educational programs for all ages encourage responsibility for the care and protection of the natural environment.
Managed by a non-profit society, this urban refuge provides an exceptional opportunity to bring people and nature together.
We welcome you to explore and discover.
Both are home to an incredible array of native plants and wild animals.
The Sanctuary is a living classroom fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature through direct experiences. Educational programs for all ages encourage responsibility for the care and protection of the natural environment.
Managed by a non-profit society, this urban refuge provides an exceptional opportunity to bring people and nature together.
We welcome you to explore and discover.



