Beach Seine
2023-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Tofino Sea Kayaking, 320 Main Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Explore intertidal eelgrass meadows and learn about the animals that live in this important habitat at a beach seine this summer! FREE EVENT
Most of us have probably encountered eelgrass – from spending hours in the ocean alongside these green ribbons, or exploring eelgrass-filled mudflats. Eelgrass meadows create habitat for a myriad of coastal species and act as a highly productive ecosystem. And it’s thanks to eelgrass that today’s halibut fish fry or tonight’s salmon dinner is possible. The meadows form a buffer in the water that softens the impact of waves and currents, reducing coastal erosion and creating a calm habitat. This provides a nursery for many juvenile fish, including rockfish, salmon and halibut, and also provides an ideal habitat for herring to spawn. These fish are preyed upon by waterfowl such as: Great Blue Heron, migrating shorebirds and ducks. In addition, eelgrass blades act as a substrate for diatoms and other algae, which get grazed upon by many eelgrass-dwelling invertebrates such as nudibranchs, crabs and shrimp.
We will work together to pull the seine net up on to the beach, and learn how to handle the animals we catch with care. All animals collected will be gently returned to the ocean.
Gumboots recommended – this program will run rain or shine!
Other dates: July 26h, 1 – 3pm / August 2nd, 9 – 11am, /August 23rd, 10am-12pm

Plentiful Plankton!
2023-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Tofino Resort & Marina, 634 Campbell Street Tofino, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
Plankton!
Though you may not always see them – plankton are out there, and some will become a feast for tiny fish or giant whales. Come and observe plankton up close and learn more! Stop by – we will be outside with plankton samples ready for microscope observation of these fascinating creatures.
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Tofino Resort & Marina – down below, in the courtyard between the Adventure Centre & Shelter
Free…Free…Free
Dates: July 12, 19, 28, August 4, 8, 18, 25, 30

Visit the Discovery Tent on the Wild Pacific Trail
2023-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Lighthouse Loop on Wild Pacific Trial, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 2A0, Canada
Join our summer educators as they explore local science focused topics.
These will be inclusive, interactive and open to all. The topics vary- examples are: Kelp forests, sea star wasting syndrome, shorebird migration, salmon forests, bears, whale migration.
Today is on Shorebird Migration – learn about these tough little birds – they are fasincating & wildly tenacious!!
Where: Visit the Discovery Tent with Raincoast Education Society on the Lighthouse Loop of the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet.
Free, drop in, everyone welcome!
When: Thursdays from 1 -4pm: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17 & 24
Free, drop in, everyone welcome!
Join our summer educators as they explore local science focused topics. These will be inclusive, interactive and open to all. The topics vary- examples are: Kelp forests, sea star wasting syndrome, shorebird migration, salmon forests, bears, whale migration.

Learn about the Intertidal Life with the RES on the Wild Pacific Trail
2024-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, Canada
Have you ever wondered what the inside of a barnacle looks like? How do sea stars eat? Don’t miss the chance to learn more about intertidal life with our RES Interpreters on the Lighthouse Loop of the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet.
🦀 Free Program!
🌊 Where: Lighthouse Loop of the Wild Pacific Trail
🌊 Time: 10am-4pm
🌊 When: July 9th & August 13th

Plentiful Plankton!
2024-07-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Tofino Resort & Marina, 634 Campbell Street Tofino, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0
Plentiful Plankton!
Though you may not always see them – plankton are out there, and some will become a feast for tiny fish or giant whales. Come and observe plankton up close and learn more! Stop by – we will be outside with plankton samples ready for microscope observation of these fascinating creatures.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Tofino Resort & Marina – down below, in the courtyard between the Adventure Centre & Shelter
Free…Free…Free
Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28

Tonquin Trail Walk
2025-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Tonquin Trail, Arnet Road, Tofino, BC
The Tonquin Trail showcases some of the regions most iconic species and unforgettable views. Join RES for an interpretative walk and take a journey from rainforest to kelp forest. We will discuss a myriad of species, explore the diversity of ecosystems in the coast, and find ourselves enmeshed in their connections. Bring your walking shoes, water, and sense of wonder! Free….Free…Free. No dogs please!

When: Friday, July 4 I Thursday, July 17 l Wednesday, July 30
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Tonquin Trail access at the Tofino Community Hall
