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Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the waves of our Vancouver coastline? Low tide offers us a brief glimpse into the fascinating world of the Intertidal zone. From barnacles to sea cucumbers, learn how these animals and dozens of others survive without water for up to six hours at a time! Hold a sea star, get squirted by a clam and learn how to tell female and male crabs apart in this unique discovery-based learning opportunity.
This program provides students with a hands-on opportunity to explore the Intertidal zone by searching for live aquatic animals at the beach, within walking distance of the Aquarium. Guided by a experienced, friendly and knowledgeable Aquarium staff and volunteers, students discover the diversity of animals and plants that inhabit the intertidal zone; a place that is often overlooked. Students also learn how best to respect these animals during future beach adventures.
NOTE: Please prepare your class and chaperones to dress appropriately for spending time outdoors and at the beach (e.g. hats, sunscreen, jackets, beach appropriate footwear etc). Our work near the shoreline may result in wet feet! Wearing water-resistant shoes or rubber boots is highly recommended!
Beachwalks is offered from May to June 2012. Please see below for semester details.
Register for this program
| May Offerings | ||
| Friday | May 4 | 9:30 am |
| Monday | May 7 | 11:30 am |
| Tuesday | May 8 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | May 9 | 1:15 p.m.* |
| Tuesday | May 22 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Wednesday | May 23 | 12:15 p.m. |
| Thursday | May 24 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Friday | May 25 | 1:30 p.m.* |
| June Offerings | ||
| Friday | June 1 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Monday | June 4 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday | June 5 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday | June 6 | 12:15 p.m. |
| Thursday | June 7 | 1 p.m.* |
*Note: These programs are scheduled to finish after 3 p.m.
Classes require a minimum of 20 students to register. The maximum capacity of the class is limited to 30 students. The duration of the class is 2 hours. Register early to book your program.
These programs support the Prescribed Learning Outcomes of the B.C. Ministry of Education's Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) and the Aquarium's conservation mission.
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