Fern Flower - Nature School

10/02/2026

It’s the memory of jumping in that puddle.

The confidence of trying something new.

The sensory experience of cold water, mud, rain, and natural textures.

The problem-solving that happens when children figure out how to move water, build dams, fill containers, or work together.

The laughter shared with friends.

The stories they’ll tell later.
The freedom to get messy and experience the world with their whole bodies. 🌿

And yes — there’s probably going to be a mountain of wet laundry afterward. 😂

But that’s okay.
The mess dries.
The memories stay. 🤎🌧️

09/29/2026

Join us for our first Fall Science in the Park of the year! We’ll be talking all things salmon 🐟

📍 Nanaimo River Regional Park
📅 September 26 | 11 AM–2 PM

Sponsored by the Regional District of Nanaimo

See you there!

09/29/2026

Every year I find myself searching for a simple guide I can share with parents and caregivers about layering children properly for outdoor play 🍂🌿

Because there really is a bit of an art to keeping little ones warm enough, without ending up hot, sweaty and uncomfortable once they start running, climbing and exploring!

So I’ve made one myself this year 🙌

It’s a simple guide to what children might need at different temperatures, from base layers and fleeces to waterproofs, hats and wellies. Of course every child is different, but hopefully it gives you a really useful starting point for getting dressed for a day outdoors.

Please feel free to save it, share it, screenshot it or send it to anyone who might find it helpful ❤️

Here’s to muddy knees, rosy cheeks and lots more time outside 🍁🥾🌧️

09/27/2026

09/27/2026

Climb aboard the WOW Bus in October as we visit these amazing locations!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Check out our website calendar for more details: https://oblt.ca/calendar/

09/27/2026

Get ready for Halloween!

Nanaimo Science is proud to support the Costume Boo-tique, happening Sunday, October 4 from 11 AM–2 PM at Country Club Centre.

09/27/2026

Every season has something to teach. 🌿

Spring teaches us about growth. 🌱
Summer teaches us about joy. ☀️
Autumn teaches us about change. 🍂
Winter teaches us about slowing down. ❄️

Nature doesn’t rush from one season to the next.

It changes, adapts, rests, grows — and begins again.

Children can learn the same way.

Every season brings a new adventure, a new discovery, and a new way to see the world. 🌲🤎

09/24/2026

The magic lives in ordinary moments. ✨

A tiny hand reaching for yours.
A muddy boot by the door.
A friend helping another friend climb.
A stick discovered on the trail.
Laughter echoing through the trees.
A child stopping to watch a tiny bug. 🐛🌲

Nothing extraordinary.

And yet somehow…

these are the moments childhood is made of. 🤎

At Nature School, we slow down enough to notice them.

Because sometimes the most magical days look completely ordinary. 🌿✨

09/23/2026