UVic Nature Day

Look for the Nature Day banner on Wednesday, only two days from now! Events will happen rain or shine so come prepared.

April Photography Challenge: upload your favourite nature photo by April 31st. The photo with the most likes by this date will win a pass for two for Adrena Line tours. Anything goes in this photography challenge so have fun and get creative!

- One photo entry per person
- Must be a photo you have taken yourself

For more info you can message us or email [email protected].

Congratulations to the two winners of the Positive Action Draw! Steve won the bike tune up from North Park Bikes and Joyce won a month of yoga at Moksha. Coincidently both winners already continually practice the suggested action slips they randomly drew for this contest. Steve uses a reusable water bottle for his everyday thirst quenching needs, and Joyce routinely hands out warm coffees to the homeless population of Victoria. Way to go you guys, enjoy your well deserved prizes!

Students answered the question 'what do you love about nature?' and we received some hilarious and touching responses. The winner from this photo challenge will be announced on Friday March 28, and will get a full day hike package from Rainforest Tours. If you upload a photo of your own before Friday you still have a chance to win!

A big thank you to everyone who came out on Wednesday, and an extra big thank you to our wonderful volunteers!

There's still time to like this page to win a kayak rental (tell your friends!), and if you upload a photo of yourself holding a sign about why you love nature you'll be entered to win the Rainforest Tours hike package worth $283!

Both of these contests end Friday March 28. The winners will be posted to this page along with the winners of the Positive Action Draw. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favour.

Here is the schedule for Wednesday. There are a few changes so be sure to check out the details!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:00 - Morning Sweat 'n Stretch on the Quad with Aleah
Get your blood pumping and kick your brain in gear! Bring a water bottle, comfy clothes, and a towel or mat.

10:00 - Games in the Quad
Soccer, Ultimate, Red Rover? Come on out for some good old fashioned recess style pick-up games, no skill required.

11:00 - Bike tour with UVic Bike Club
Bring your bike around and take over the Victoria streets with the Bike Club.

12:00 - Yoga
Partner and animal-inspired yoga like you've never seen before. Bring comfy clothes, a mat and open attitude. Fun for beginners to the most experienced yogi.

1:00 - Meditation
Clear your mind and tune into some seriously positive vibes with an outdoor meditation lead by the UVic Meditation Club. Open to all who have the ability to breathe in and out.

2:00 - Information Q&A on local trails and sightseeing
Toni from Rainforest Tours will be at the Hub with guidebooks, photos, maps, and more to tell you all about the great outdoors around Victoria and the South Island.

3:00 - Restoration Walk with Dr. Higgs
Environmental Studies professor will educate your mind and indulge your senses in the forests that surround UVic.

4:00 - Activities at the Quad
For two hours Uvic students and clubs will be sharing their skills with the rest of us. Survival skills, hula hooping, slacklining, experiential nature adventures and more.

6:00 - Potluck and Documentary
Bring some food to share and warm clothes. Documentary will be shown outside weather permitting!

8:00 - Discussion Circles
Have a topic you'd like to discuss? Something that's been on your mind? We have a classroom space available for students who are looking for deeper discussions on nature and our place within it.

Here is the schedule for Nature Day. May be subject to changes so make sure to double check the event page closer to the date.

Like this page for a chance to win a two hour kayak rental for two from Victoria Kayaks!

Maybe it´s time to remember an old friend WE MISS YOU is a social campaign that deals with our relationship to earth.

Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest day of the year. I encourage all to spread your light with the people you care about. Light some candles, enjoy some winter food, and share some time together. This is a photo from the impromptu 'candle-light outdoor potluck' we had at the last nature day. Thanks to Liz for bringing the candles and everyone who brought their food to share!

Congratulations to Arden! This Kinesiology student works hard and manages the stresses of school life by taking frequent surfing trips with friends. Arden chose to challenge himself to do a positive action of his own choosing- to tell his friends how much they mean to him. I witnessed some true bromance when a good friend of his joined us and Arden greeted him with an 'I love you, man'. Great vibes Arden, enjoy the free coffee!

Congratulations to Laurel on winning her first contest ever! This smiling lady is an English and Environmental Studies double major student who completed two positive actions for the draw. The first action was to 'bring a reusable mug/waterbottle' which she already does, so Laurel chose to pick another action which was to 'brighten someones day by telling a joke'. I wont reveal her go-to joke here, you'll have to ask her yourself! She immediately was able to make the day of a Biblio employee, which ended up being great practice for telling her joke to her boyfriends extended family upon meeting them for the first time- a family initiation practice Laurel was well prepared for. Great job Laurel, enjoy your free coffee!

Hello Everyone, thank you all for making the first Nature Day a complete success, it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces outside on a cold November day. We would love to hear your thoughts on the whole event: what did you like, what could have been improved, what else could be added? This was the first Nature Day ever so there is already much being discussed for next time such as a photographer/videographer, more events happening at the hub, more workshops/skills classes and events off campus. Send us a message or email [email protected].