Explore how science, earth stewardship, and sound connect. Examine how plants inspire patterns, pitch, and rhythm in art and music. Sing together familiar land-based songs and learn how to incorporate them into your creations. Presented by nature-connected folk artist, author, and engineering graduate, Ginalina, this program was piloted at Science World in Fall 2024.

Guardian participation required. 

3:45 - 4:30 pm
Event ID: #00391125
Ages 0-5
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Join the Richmond Museum and Richmond Environmental Programs for a heartwarming and interactive experience at the Teddy Bear Repair Cafe. Schedule an appointment with our team of friendly “doctors” who are specialists in stitching up rips and tears, reattaching limbs, and re-stuffing toys that need some extra plumping. Your treasured stuffed toy will be in good hands with us! Be sure to sign up as space is limited! https://TeddyBearRepairCafe.eventbrite.ca While waiting, families can participate in an exciting Treasure Hunt to explore the Richmond Museum’s new exhibit, Family Treasures. Discover the many ways our treasures and heirlooms reveal our unique histories while also showing surprising connections. Richmond is encouraging residents, of all ages, to “Rethink Waste” to help reduce waste and support a circular economy, including extending the life of well-loved stuffed toys by maintaining and repairing them rather than buying new. This event is funded with assistance from Metro Vancouver.

11:00am - 3:00 pm
Ages 0-12
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Sing and dance with children and adults to songs about nature, from caterpillars to butterflies and the interconnection of flowers, plants, and bees.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Event ID: #00389025
Ages: 2-4
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Discover the joy of color, line, and shape through foam-print making inspired by famous self-portrait prints produced by pop-art artist A. Warhol, while producing your own. Parent Participation required.

12 – 12:45 pm
Event ID: #00389034
3–5 yrs
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Come dance with themes of nature. Through guided movement and imaginative play, this class explores nature's cycles and the animals in ecosystems through dance and movement.

10:45 – 11:30 am
Event ID: #00389038
3–5 yrs
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Leap, spin, and soar like Canada’s wildlife! Explore the movements of animals (deer, eagles, squirrels, grizzly bears) through creative dance, mimicking nature with scarves and imagination.

1:45 – 2:30 pm
Event ID: #00389046
3–5 yrs
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Inspired by some of the artworks in the group exhibition Dear Plastic, learn all about weaving using a small-scale loom with found, recycled, and everyday materials. Have fun learning a new technique to create a small wall hanging or decorative artwork. Guardian participation required.

10:30 – 11:30 am
Event ID: #00391062
3–5 yrs
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Create personalized signs to honor and protect a natural element you admire, like a tree or stream, by imagining what it might say if it could speak. Use recycled materials and creative techniques such as printing, drawing, painting, and lettering to express your connection to nature while fostering empathy and environmental awareness. Display these unique signs in local spaces to allow others to 'hear' the voices of nature.

Guardian Participation required.

12:30 – 1:30 pm
Event ID: #00391080
5–8 yrs
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Explore how science, earth stewardship, and sound connect. Examine how plants inspire patterns, pitch, and rhythm in art and music. Sing together familiar land-based songs and learn how to incorporate them into your creations. Presented by nature-connected folk artist, author, and engineering graduate, Ginalina, this program was piloted at Science World in Fall 2024.

Time: 2:30 AM–3:30 PM
Event ID: #00391082
5+ yrs
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Learn theatre and improvisation skills through cultural stories of nature. Explore myths and spirits, and collaborate to bring them to life on stage.

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Event ID: 00391092
5–6 yrs
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Sing, dance, and act your way through the magical world of the ocean! Journey through an underwater world and create a mini-musical to learn about protecting oceans and the amazing creatures that live there.

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Event ID: #00391093
5–6 yrs
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Design and create your own climate and earth justice stickers in this fun and engaging workshop! Using a Cricut machine, participants will explore creative ways to express their passion for protecting the planet. Ideal for children aged 5-8 with a parent or guardian.

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Event ID: #00391101
5–8 yrs
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Create animals and plants inspired by your favourite ecosystems using simple pottery techniques like rolling, pinching, and shaping. Explore biodiversity and the beauty of nature.

3:00 – 4:30 pm
Event ID: #00391101
5–6 yrs
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Learn papermaking techniques with recycled paper materials while learning about local ecosystems and invasive plant species which impact our environment. Discover plant identification tips for English Ivy, Red Deadnettle, Reed Canary Grass, and other invasive plants used in the workshop. Participants will take home a handmade paper invasive plant bookmark affixed with tassels.

Guardian participation required.

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event ID: #00391111
5+ yrs
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12:30 – 2:00 pm
Event ID: #00391113
5+ yrs
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Recreate a winter landscape inspired by the northern lights phenomena. Explore science and gain a better understanding of how our planet works using mixed-media techniques with gesso and oil pastels to achieve shape and texture.

10:30 – 11:15 am
Event ID: #00391067
6–8 yrs
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Learn about the interconnectedness between us and our non-human neighbours. Participants make posters to raise awareness for these connections and display the posters together during the workshop. Printmaking and visual arts design techniques will be taught alongside knowledge of local ecosystems and histories of direct action, enabling learners to understand how art can make a difference for good.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Event ID: #00391073
6–8 yrs
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Learn singing, dancing, and acting through exercises and games exploring nature. Build confidence and teamwork while creating a theatre sketch.

1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Event ID: #00391091
6–8 yrs
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Use movement to embody earth, water, fire, and air through jazz and contemporary dance. Express emotions and stories about nature while building confidence and creativity in this dynamic workshop.

2:45 – 3:45 pm
Event ID: #00391096
6–9 yrs
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Craft functional clay pieces such as plant pots or bird feeders while learning coiling and slab-building techniques. Discuss ways to care for nature and promote regenerative ecosystems.

1:00 – 2:30 pm
Event ID: #00391104
6–9 yrs
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Inspired by some of the artworks in the group exhibition Dear Plastic, learn all about weaving using a small-scale loom with found, recycled, and everyday materials. Have fun learning a new technique to create a small wall hanging or decorative artwork. Guardian participation required.

12:30 – 1:30 pm
Event ID: #00391117
6–8 yrs
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Explore the scratch board technique to portray different animal shapes through line and texture. Hone your observation skills to achieve highly detailed images using white pastels, India ink, and scrapers. Learn about positive/negative space and its role in art.

1:30 – 2:30 pm
Event ID: #00391071
8–10 yrs
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Create personalized signs to honor and protect a natural element you admire, like a tree or stream, by imagining what it might say if it could speak. Use recycled materials and creative techniques such as printing, drawing, painting, and lettering to express your connection to nature while fostering empathy and environmental awareness. Display these unique signs in local spaces to allow others to 'hear' the voices of nature.

10:30 – 11:45 am
Event ID: #00391077
8–12 yrs
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Learn about the interconnectedness between us and our non-human neighbors. Create posters to raise awareness of these connections and display them during the workshop. Use printmaking and visual arts design techniques alongside knowledge of local ecosystems and histories of direct action to understand how art can make a difference for good.

1:15 – 3:15 PM
Event ID: #00391076
9-12 years
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A creative drama experience that turns trash into treasure! Use recycled materials to craft props and build scenes while learning eco-friendly theatre games. Discover how to give new life to discarded objects.

Time: 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Event ID: #00391094
9–12 yrs
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Express creativity and advocate for the planet by designing and creating custom climate and earth justice stickers using a Cricut machine. Learn sticker-making techniques while inspiring environmental awareness through art.

Time: 1:30 –3:30 pm
Event ID: #00391098
9–14 yrs
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Delve into the power of storytelling through pottery. Participants design symbolic clay pieces—like water vessels or soil guardians—that celebrate the interconnectedness of humans and nature.

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event ID: #00391108
9–12 yrs
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Learn papermaking techniques with recycled paper materials while learning about local ecosystems and invasive plant species which impact our environment. Discover plant identification tips for English Ivy, Red Deadnettle, Reed Canary Grass, and other invasive plants used in the workshop. Participants will take home a handmade paper invasive plant bookmark affixed with tassels.

Time: 3–4:30 pm
Event ID: #00391114
9–12 yrs
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Inspired by some of the artworks in the group exhibition Dear Plastic, learn all about weaving using a small-scale loom with found, recycled, and everyday materials. Have fun learning a new technique to create a small wall hanging or decorative artwork.

Guardian participation required.

2:00 – 3:30 pm
Event ID: #00391120
9–12 yrs
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Get inspired by BC’s endemic animals and relevant, inspiring portrait artworks. Work with pencil drawing, India ink, and watercolours.

Time: 3 – 4:30 pm
Event ID: #00391064
10–12 yrs
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