Fraser River Discovery Centre is digging into the geology of the Fraser River and its watershed for Family Day.
FRDC is celebrating Family Day with a free day of family fun on Monday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“On this year’s Family Day, we will be featuring a range of fun and engaging activities that explore the geology of the Fraser River and its watershed,” said Stephen Bruyneel, the centre’s director of external relations and development. “With a mix of in-person and online activities throughout the day, there’s sure to be something for everyone.”
Families can participate in activities such as: taking a closer look at the hidden structures of rocks using a microscope in a Microscopes Rock workshop; learning how Indigenous Peoples along the Fraser River have been using pictographs and petroglyphs to tell stories, share myths, and connect with their living history for time immemorial; using simple craft materials to create your own petroglyphs; and looking for a glint of gold in the gold-panning table.
Located on New Westminster’s waterfront at 788 Quayside Dr., Fraser River Discovery Centre provides a variety of programs and exhibits related to the Fraser River.
“Admission to the FRDC will be free, but pre-registering your visit is recommended,” Bruyneel said. “All activities will also meet the terms of our COVID-19 health and safety plan. Proof of vaccination is required for visitors aged 12 and older, and masks are required at all times for those over the age of six.”
Admission to the centre will be free on Family Day courtesy of a sponsorship by Loren Nancke Chartered Professional Accountants.
For more information and to book your visit, go to www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
