World Oceans Day at Esquimalt Gorge Park
Join World Fisheries Trust and Esquimalt Parks and Recreation in celebrating World Oceans Day. This year's theme is "Youth - the Next Wave for Change."
What:World Oceans Day Festival
Where:Esquimalt Gorge Park
When: Sunday June 3rd, 12:00 noon to 3:30pm
The Ocean Project, an international network of over 1,000 aquaria, zoos, museums and conservation organizations including World Fisheries Trust, promotes and coordinates activities worldwide with a special focus on engaging youth in helping to conserve and protect the world's oceans.
Family friendly activities will include:
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Seaquaria touch tanks filled with local marine life
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Interactive 3D model of the Gorge Waterway
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Face painting
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Marine themed crafts
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Canoe rides on the Gorge
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Scavenger hunt
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Interpretive walks
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Educational displays
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Live music
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Food
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Esquimalt Centennial 2012 information booth
This event is FREE, but donations to help operate the Nature House at Esquimalt Gorge Park are welcome!
