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Pond Creature Crawl

May 29, 2010


Ponds are crawling with creatures, and this program gives you a chance to see the pond ecosystem up close and hands on.  Grab a dip net and start hunting for critters, then view your quarry with microscopes and magnifying lenses.  Fun games and activities will show you “who’s eating who” in the pond food web and reveal how wetlands are so important in our lives.


Thacker Marsh is alive with aquatic life, including turtles, frogs, and tons of weird-looking insects.  You’ll learn their strategies for survival and their amazing adaptations for life in the water.  When the program is over, we’ll return these animals unharmed back to the pond.


This program is tons of fun for people of all ages.


Cost:

Free!  Voluntary donations to Hope Mountain Centre are gladly accepted, and all ages are welcome.


Schedule:

10:00 AM - meet at Thacker Marsh Regional Park (see map).
12:00 noon - program ends (If you have time, pack a picnic lunch and lounge at
                        a beautiful beach within walking distance on the Coquihalla River).


Organizers will provide:
*  Instructors
*  Dip nets
*  Buckets
*  Microscopes
*  Games and activities for all ages


What to Bring:
*  Snacks and drinking water
*  Sun protection
*  Warm clothes
*  Gum boots or sandals for wading
*  Camera, binoculars


Be prepared for any weather.


Travel:

All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Thacker Marsh Regional Park.  You can walk or ride a bike to the park, which is in Hope town boundaries.  Please carpool if possible.


Reserve a spot now by calling us at 604-869-1274 or by email at info@hopemountain.org

Sep 06, 2010