Events
September
Terry Fox Run
Sunday, September 20
9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start
1240 Rath Rd, Parksville, Picnic Shelter #1
Join us for the 46th annual Terry Fox Run. Run, walk, stroller and bike friendly.
Donate any time at run.terryfox.ca/129862
Rivers Day Interpretive Walk - Englishman River Regional Park
Tuesday, September 22
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Englishman River Regional Park, Allsbrook Rd
Join local experts and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the Englishman River Watershed and the importance of keeping our natural areas healthy for generations to come.
Free with pre-registration. Click to register.
Science in the Park - Stellar Salmon
Saturday, September 26
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nanaimo River Regional Park
Explore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators. Learn about the salmon lifecycle and see where they swim upstream every year.
Free Drop-in
World Rivers Day Celebration
Sunday, September 27
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Parksville Community Park – Arboretum
The RDN’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program is hosting a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive exhibits from local stewardship and non-profit organizations.
Free drop-in
Rivers Day Interpretive Walk - Nanaimo River Regional Park
Tuesday, September 29
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nanaimo River Regional Park
Join local experts and RDN Drinking Water and Watershed Protection staff to learn more about the Nanaimo River Watershed.
Free with pre-registration. Click to register.
October
Active Aging Week
October 5-11
Free activities all week
getinvolved.rdn.ca/rec-connect
Walk at Hamilton Marsh
Friday, October 9
1 -2:30 p.m.
Hamilton Marsh Regional Park
Guided tour of Hamilton Marsh. Children welcome with caregiver. No dogs please.
Free with pre-registration. Click to register.
Everyone Welcome Bonus Swim
Saturday, October 10
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Regular admission
View drop-in schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation-drop-in-schedules
WellSmart Workshop (16+)
Wednesday, October 21
6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Little Qualicum Hall
Learn about well maintenance, water source protection, testing, treatment options and drought management.
Free with pre-registration. Click to register.
Pumpkin Patch Swim
Saturday, October 24
2 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Regular admission
View drop-in schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation-drop-in-schedules
November
Science in the Park - Plants and Trees
Saturday, November 7
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Errington Community Park
Explore local plants and trees and learn how to identify different species.
Free Drop-in
Science in the Park - Birds and Migration
Saturday, November 21
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mount Benson Regional Park
Learn about local birds, migration patterns and where birds go.
Free Drop-in
December
Science in the Park - Meteorology
Saturday, December 12
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Meadow Drive Community Park
Learn about meteorology and how rain, wind, clouds and sunshine are formed.
Free Drop-in
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online rdn.bc.ca/recreation.