Invert Week - Bug Walk & Talk Exploration

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.

We will be taking a stroll around Swan Lake to look for insects, spiders and more! From bugs on the ground to those in the sky, we'll be searching for and learning what's in our backyard as well as why spiders may not be as creepy as you thought. Everyone from hardcore bug fans to the distant appreciators and those in between are welcome!

About your facilitator: Nolan Wood

Nolan Wood is our Biology Assistant here at Swan Lake and is a recent graduate from UVic with a bachelor’s in biology and environmental studies. His training and passion has been in entomology and ecological restoration. You’ll likely find Nolan in one of the many parks in Victoria looking for bugs and plants!

Where: Meet at the Nature House - 3873 Swan Lake Road

When: Wednesday, March 18th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Who: Everyone welcome!

Cost: Nature House admission and presentation sessions for Invertebrate Week are by donation. 

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.