blue marble upcoming events

Guided walks and outdoor activities for everyone! Offered within Kingston, Ontario.


Memorial Market Booth
Sep
22

Memorial Market Booth

We will be at the Memorial Farmers Market again for 4 weekends this year.

Join us in March for a FREE activity inspired by forests!

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Special Geology Walk
Aug
10

Special Geology Walk

Join us again this year to explore the geology of Kingston on this special edition of walking with blue marble.

Why is it special? Enjoy a guided walk but also:

  1. Activities

  2. Refreshments

  3. Samples to investigate; and

  4. Option to take home your very own rock and mineral samples for only an additional

On this walk you will learn about the different rock and minerals you might find around Kingston, some geologic history of Kingston, the rock cycle, and how to identify rocks and minerals.

Register here: https://www.bluemarblelearningscene.ca/blue-marble-store/p/geologywalk

ADD Ons

10 samples - rock and mineral samples plus a info / identification guide.

Geology kit - 20 rock and mineral samples, a field guide, and a 38 page booklet - learn more here.

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Memorial Market Booth
Jul
28

Memorial Market Booth

We will be at the Memorial Farmers Market again for 4 weekends this year.

Join us in March for a FREE activity inspired by geology!

More Details Coming Soon.

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Special Turtle Walk
Jun
8

Special Turtle Walk

Join us to learn more about turtles on this special edition of walking with blue marble.

Why is it special? Enjoy a guided walk but also:

  1. Activities;

  2. Refreshments; and

  3. a special add on to enrich your walk experience

Have all your turtle questions answered during this walk. Learn about the different turtle species, how you can help turtles, if they really breath through their butts, and more!

Perfect for everyone, ages 0-99! Bring the whole family!

Adult - $10, Youth (5-14) $7, Child (4 and under) FREE.

Add On

All add-ons directly support provided Turtles Kingston and their conservation and education efforts.

$3 ‘I brake for turtles’ car magnet

$5 laminated field turtle ID sheet

$10 Reptiles Handbook

Location: Doug Fluhrer Park, Kingston

Register here: https://www.bluemarblelearningscene.ca/blue-marble-store/p/turtlewalk

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Memorial Market Booth
May
26

Memorial Market Booth

We will be at the Memorial Farmers Market again for 4 weekends this year.

Join us in March for a FREE activity inspired by turtles!

More Details Coming Soon.

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May
11

Science Rendezvous

We are excited to be participating in Science Rendezvous this year! Learn more about Science Rendezvous here and look for our booth!

We will be exploring the science behind understanding animal populations in our capture, mark, recapture activity.

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Apr
27

Inverary Market

blue marble learning scene will be at several craft markets throughout 2024 to offer items to connect with nature from handmade crafts to activity kits and books! Come say Hi!

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Special Introduction to Birding Walk
Apr
14

Special Introduction to Birding Walk

Join us to explore birds and birding on this special edition of walking with blue marble.

Why is it special? Enjoy a guided walk but also:

  1. Refreshments

  2. Activities; and

  3. a special add on to enrich your walk experience

Bring your binoculars (or borrow one of our limited pairs available) and explore the birds in Kingston. What birds can you spot? Learn about birds as we share bird facts during our walk. Plus, feed the chickadees - seed provided.

Perfect for everyone, ages 0-99! Bring the whole family!

Adult - $10, Youth (5-14) $7, Child (4 and under) FREE.

Add On

Enhance your walk experience and take a some nature learning home with a laminated field Bird ID sheet, Ornithologist Apprenticeship Program, and/or our Environmental Sciences Apprenticeship Kit.

Location: Lemoine Point Conservation Area - North Entrance.

Register here

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Memorial Market Booth
Mar
17

Memorial Market Booth

We will be at the Memorial Farmers Market again for 4 weekends this year.

Join us in March for a FREE activity inspired by birds!

More Details Coming Soon.

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Mar
11

March Break Maple Math

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is hosting blue marble learning scene for our Maple Math nature activity!

Ages 8-12 can register to participate during March Break.

Learn about how maple syrup is made and see if you can succeed at being a maple syrup farmer

Enjoy this FREE program. Registration required.

Learn more here

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Mar
9

McMac Market

  • 230 North Murray Street Quinte West, ON, K8V 6R8 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

blue marble learning scene will be at several craft markets throughout 2024 to offer items to connect with nature from handmade crafts to activity kits and books! Come say Hi!

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Special Winter Walk
Feb
24

Special Winter Walk

Join us again this year to explore winter on this special edition of walking with blue marble.

Why is it special? Enjoy a guided walk but also:

  1. Refreshments

  2. Activities; and

  3. a special add-on to enrich your walk experience

Last year our winter scavenger hunt during the walk was lots of fun, so this year we are doing something similar. On the 1 hour walking component of the event we will send you on different tasks from investigating snow depth to exploring lake ice (safely). Enjoy the wonders of nature while learning about energy transfer, snow accumulation, different types of snow, and trees!

Perfect for everyone, ages 0-99! Bring the whole family!

Adult - $10, Youth (5-14) $7, Child (4 and under) FREE.

Add-ON

Enhance your walk experience and take some nature learning home with a laminated field Winter Tree ID sheet.

Location: Lemoine Point Conservation Area - North Entrance

Register here

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Nature Day
Oct
14

Nature Day

Nature Day will be held at Confederation Park in Kingston on October 14 from 1-4pm.

Come to Nature Day to connect with and learn about nature through FREE activities, presentations, information, and more!

Join blue marble learning scene and other such as Turtles Kingston, Kingston Forest and Nature School, Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Harlowe Green as we connect with nature.

What can you expect during Nature Day

  • Raffle prizes

  • Participate in a guided butterfly / metamorphosis activity (at 1:00 and 3:30 pm)

  • How to use everyday recycled materials with Kingston Youth Climate Council (at 1:30 pm)

  • A taste of the Kingston Forest and Nature School circle time gatherings with nature-rooted stories & songs, plus a short related hands-on activity for the whole family (at 2:00 pm)

  • Design your own seed for successful dispersal to the target

  • Complete the ‘SCARY’ nature matching challenge

  • Explore rocks and minerals

  • Build a caterpillar

  • Identify your Ontario turtles

  • Pick up a ‘I brake for turtles’ bumper sticker

  • Enjoy a game about the impact of lead sinkers and fish hooks on wildlife

  • Practice your wildlife rehabilitation practice skills

  • Crafts

  • and more

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