Invert Week - Bug Themed Storytime

This program is part of Invertebrate Week at Swan Lake!

Each day, guest speakers and educators will join us to deliver programs on fascinating invertebrate topics - learn more and see the full event schedule here [URL embedded]. Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited.

The Greater Victoria Public Library is hosting free bug-themed storytime at Swan Lake!  Join us for fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets for young children and their families, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. 

Who: Ages 1-5 and their guardian (older siblings welcome to join too)

Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria BC V8X 3W1

When: Friday, March 20th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Storytime 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Social time and free play 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

This program occurs both inside and outside. Please dress appropriately for any weather that may occur.

Parking: 

Please view the Parking page on our website (link embedded).

Accessibility information: 

We aim to make the Nature House accessible to all individuals.  If you have specific accessibility accommodations or questions, please contact us (link embedded).  

Entrance and Facilities:

The Nature House entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener and is approximately 85 meters from the main parking lot on a gravel path.  

Inside the Nature House, there are two All Gender Universal Design washrooms and a water fountain with a water bottle filling station at the end of the hall.   

We do not have braille or auditory interpretation for our exhibits at this time. 

Accessible Parking:

There are two accessible parking spaces approximately 11 metres from the front door of the Nature House at the end of Swan Lake Rd. 

Accessible Drop-off and Pick-up:

An accessible drop-off and pick-up location is positioned 10 metres the right of the Nature House entrance and has space for one vehicle at a time. There is no parking at the drop-off/pick-up location.  

Service Dogs and Animals:

Certified service dogs (or service dogs in training) are permitted at the Nature Sanctuary, including the Nature House. Per Bylaw #7462, all other domestic animals are prohibited on site.