The monthly VicPS meetings are on summer hiatus and the focus is on fieldtrips, public education, and the Symposium.
June 15 – Field Trip, TBD (Lead: Corbin Rolfe)
Join Corbin Rolfe as he leads his first official VicPS fieldtrip! Please look for an email from Corbin with details of the trip, closer to the date.
June 22 – PUBLIC EDUCATION: Cowichan Valley Nature Kids (lead: Jerri Wilkins)
VicPS has been invited back for a second year to provide a ‘fossil field day’ for kids in the Cowichan Valley. Last year our volunteers had a blast introducing kids to the ancient marine life on Mt. Tzouhalem in Duncan. If you like participating in public education, Jerri will reach out closer to the date seeking volunteers. No experience necessary – we all learn by doing!
July 20 – Field Trip (lead: Jerri Wilkins)
We’ll visit one of the most beautiful and productive sites on our annual field trip schedule, and one Jerri looks forward to visiting every year. It’s a moderate walk and a good site for families, and for swimming (sometimes on purpose). Look for the invite closer to the date.
July 24 – PUBLIC EDUCATION: Island View and You (lead: Carol Barbon)
This is our annual opportunity to join the Capital Regional District and nature-based organizations for a day of public education focused on the past and present animals and ecosystems of Island View Beach (Cowichan Head) on the Saanich Peninsula. Closer to the date Carol will be looking for volunteers to hang out at Island View Beach for the day….tough job! If you attended the May 18th fieldtrip, this is your opportunity to test your memory by sharing knowledge with others. Jerri know who you are… we will be in touch!
August 10 – Field Trip (lead: Jerri Wilkins)
This site on the shore is easily accessible, and for those with patience and a good eye, it can reveal well-preserved gastropods and occasionally an ammonite. Details will be provided in a fieldtrip guide closer to the date.
August 21 – PUBLIC EDUCATION: Slithery, Slimy & Scaly (lead: Carol Barbon)
For this event, we join the Capital Regional District and nature-based organizations at Elk/Beaver Lake to talk about all things slithery, slimy and scaly. VicPS brings a new perspective to this annual event, exploring with kids why we don’t see snakes and frogs and lizards in the local fossil record. Or do we? Volunteer to help Carol, and you’ll learn the answers. She will reach out for volunteers closer to the date.
August 21-24 – BCPA-VIPS Paleontological Symposium 2025
This bi-annual meeting of paleontological researchers is four days of all things paleo as it relates to Vancouver Island and BC. Presentations on the latest scientific research, scientific posters, workshops and fieldtrips and lots of like-minded professionals and enthusiasts to meet. Check out the details below, and sign up today:
15th BC Paleontological Symposium 2025 v2 – Vancouver Island Paleontological Society