Family Programs
With a variety of programs throughout the year aimed at families looking for hands-on activities and educational experiences at VanDusen Botanical Garden, we’re looking forward to helping you and your children get into nature, together!
Stay tuned for new programs each month!
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+-July 18 : Preschool Wonder Walk - Life in a Pond SOLD OUT
July 18, 10:00am – 11:30am
July Theme: Life in a Pond
Keep it cool as we take a close look at the plants and animals living in the ponds at VanDusen. From waterlilies to dragonflies, turtles to duckweed, let’s dip our nets to explore some of the species living over and under the water. Get to know our aquatic friends through hands-on exploration and a fun game!
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+-August 15: Preschool Wonder Walk - Ancient Plants
August 15, 10:00am – 11:30am
August Theme: Ancient Plants
Travel back in time to when dinosaurs may have roamed the earth as you visit some of the Garden’s oldest plant species! Create your own fossil craft to create a snapshot in history, and go on an adventure to meet our friendly ferns, from fuzzy fiddleheads to enormous fronds.
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+-September 25: Preschool Storytime - Autumn Colours
September 25, 10:00am – 10:45am
This month we will explore the beauty and changing colours of Autumn through stories and songs, and create a colourful leaf character placemat to take home.
This is an easy-going, early learning program for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. This program provides participants and their caregivers the opportunity to gather in the Library to engage with nature-themed children’s books, and to explore seasonal topics with age-appropriate activities. Registration required.
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+-October 23: Preschool Storytime - Harvest Time
October 23, 10:00am – 10:45am
This month we will celebrate harvesting food through stories, songs, and a hands on activity to take home.
This is an easy-going, early learning program for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. This program provides participants and their caregivers the opportunity to gather in the Library to engage with nature-themed children’s books, and to explore seasonal topics with age-appropriate activities. Registration required.
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+-November 27: Preschool Storytime - Hello Hibernation!
November 27, 10:00am – 10:45am
This month we will learn what bears do during the cold winter through stories, songs, and constructing a hibernating bear in a cave.
This is an easy-going, early learning program for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. This program provides participants and their caregivers the opportunity to gather in the Library to engage with nature-themed children’s books, and to explore seasonal topics with age-appropriate activities. Registration required.