91原创 residents had the opportunity to explore nature using all five senses at the Fraser River Discovery Centre鈥檚 (FRDC) River Basin Days in Campbell River Regional Park last Saturday.

The workshop, which took place on Jan. 21, was led by FRDC staff and included activities such as creating a sound map, using a microscope to draw something in the park in detail, and tasting spruce tip tea.

鈥淲hen we explore nature, we most often use our eyes to observe,鈥� said Stephen Bruyneel, FRDC director of external relations and development. 鈥淲e enjoy the view from the top of the mountain, the spray of the new flowers in spring, the colours of a sunset. But we have four other senses that are great at helping us connect with nature as well!鈥�

The River Basin Days series of workshops are designed to engage families with their surroundings and connections to the Fraser River Basin, and align with the overall mission of the FRDC to bring together the many voices of the Fraser to discover, celebrate, and inspire passionate stewards of the River.

鈥淩iver Basin Days gives families the opportunity to learn in their neighbourhoods about the connections their parks have to the Fraser River, and how amazing this basin is.鈥� said Bruyneel.

Participants at the workshop had a positive experience, with many expressing an increased interest in learning more about the Fraser River Basin and a greater appreciation for nature. The workshop was designed to be inclusive to different age groups, with activities suitable for children as young as 2.5 years old and adults.

Bruyneel described the location as 鈥渁 beautiful landscape that engaged all our senses as we moved through the park.鈥�

Many of the activities were stationed at the listening bridge which is located along the 鈥渓ittle Campbell River.鈥�

鈥淭his location was the perfect place to engage our senses.鈥�

Registration for the workshop included a general admission ticket for the next visit to the FRDC, which is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers two floors of interactive exhibits including games, crafts and activities that engage all ages.

鈥淲e had so much fun exploring this park and hope to see 91原创 community join us for a future RBD.鈥� concluded Bruyneel.

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