Sharing Nature with your Grandchildren

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BEFORE YOU START Unless your activity is taking place in the garden, you will need: 1. A Day Pack With children you will need a few basic supplies. Your day pack should always include: to eat – snacks or a packed lunch depending on the outing. * Something Drinking water * Small First Aid Kit * Camera * Binoculars * Magnifying glass * Cell phone * Paper hankies or toilet paper * Coins for bus or parking *

Then, depending on the time of year, age of child and other circumstances: and/or bug repellent * Sunscreen * Hat * Underpants jacket (young children can get very cold if they aren’t moving very fast.) * Extra Pocket knife * Walking stick *

2. A Plan Check the weather forecast. If rain is a possibility bring a lightweight poncho that can go over a jacket. A wet child is a miserable child. Make sure everyone has sturdy footwear – sneakers not sandals. Have the child(ren) help in preparations. This generates its own excitement and builds the feeling of being a ‘team’. Plan how long you will be out. Start with short outings, work up to longer ones. Be considerate of parents’ feelings. Say how long you will be gone, when you expect to return (and come back on time – that way you will be popular all round).

How about a gift membership in the YOUNG NATURALISTS’ CLUB of British Columbia for your grandchildren? You can go with them on monthly Explorer Days to discover nature in your neighbourhood. One year family membership is:

Sharing Nature with your Grandchildren Enjoyable activities for all ages

$25.00 and includes the YNC ‘s magazine NatureWILD

The only quarterly publication for children that focuses on the environment and wildlife of BC. Download a membership application from our website www.ync.ca or pick up a brochure in the office.

YOUNG NATURALISTS’ CLUB

of British Columbia 1620 Mt. Seymour Road North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2R9 Email: info@ync.ca

“Young Naturalists Observe and Conserve”


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