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Cancellation of events at Deep Bay Marine Field Station:

Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been working hard to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been actively monitoring this situation and updating our response every day.

The Brant Wildlife Festival runs in the spring every year and is a celebration of nature. As part of the Brant Wildlife festival we are offering a variety of festivities including guided tours and a foraging for wild edibles event!

The Brant Wildlife Festival runs in the spring every year and is a celebration of nature. As part of the Brant Wildlife festival we are offering a variety of festivities including guided tours and a foraging for wild edibles event!

Please note this event has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled.

Clam Digging Experience for Adults: Sunday May 10 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost: $30 per person, maximum of 20 participants.

Clam Digging Experience for Adults: Sunday April 12 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost: $30 per person, maximum of 20 participants.

Clam Digging Experience for Kids (ages 8 to 18):  Saturday May 9 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Cost: $20 per child and $5 for adults accompanying, maximum of 10 kids, 20 adults.

Clam Digging Experience for Kids (ages 8 to 18): Saturday April 11 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Cost: $20 per child and $5 for adults accompanying, maximum of 10 kids, 20 adults.

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Jake Rudolph, CAO at the City of Nanaimo, and learn about key initiatives happening in the city, including topics such as health and housing.  Explore opportunities for (even) greater connection and collaboration!

Jake's professional career spans 35+ years in four provinces, six municipalities, and one regional agency. He has a Master’s Degree in Planning, an MBA, completed the Harvard Executive Leadership Program.

Join Alan Gilchrist who will present research on calculating the amount of water available to support extraction for human activities on Vancouver Island.