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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014

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BY GARIELE BRAAKSMA

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oaring eagles and spawning

salmon are just two of many
splendid sights youll find at
Goldstream Provincial Park.
Between the lush old-growth forest
and crystalline river lies a paradise
that invites visitors to escape city life
and experience the joys of nature.
Everyone can enjoy the parks
activities and amenities, including
those offered at the Goldstream
Nature House.
Located in the heart of Goldstream
Park, the Nature House first opened
its doors in 1976 where they offer

environmental education on Southern Vancouver Island. Some of the

features include interactive displays,
dynamic exhibits, live wildlife
cameras and nature tours.
Naturalists provide guided
excursions through a twisting web of
hiking trails and are available to
answer any visitor questions.
Commitment to environmental
education does not end with the
presence of experienced and
knowledgeable naturalists. Visitors
are encouraged to explore the
facilitys vast collection of nature
books and field guides. The Nature
House also boasts a collection of

Embrace Nature at
Goldstream Provincial Park

educational programs available year

round to elementary and high schools.
As the seasons change, so does
the focus of the educational programs. In the wintertime, students
can experience gold rush fever as
they relive stories about the British
Columbia Gold Rush. Autumn is
salmon season, with activities revolving around a natural phenomenon:
the salmon run. Spring and summer
mark perfect occasions for the further discovery of nature, especially
eagles, insects, and estuaries.
No longer a grade school student?
No problem. The Goldstream
Nature House offers programs for

the public on weekends and during

the summer months. Popular topics
include animal migration, island
biogeography and the nocturnal
habits of local creatures. Movie
nights, trivia games and guest
speakers are included in the facilitys
list of diverse activities.
Whether looking to expand
knowledge on biodiversity or to
experience a natural phenomenon,
visitors will be sure to have a
memorable experience. Goldstream
Nature House is open daily from 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Legion has appointed Paul
Mass as their new general
manager. Mass recently retired from
the military and brings new insight
and knowledge to the position.
Langford community and legion
members are invited to stop by and
meet Mass in person. He will be at
the branch, located at 761 Station
Ave. every Saturday for the meat
draw.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Royal Canadian Legion is
the largest organization in the
country serving ex-service people
and their dependents. It was formed
in 1926 following the unity of various World War I veteran organizations. The Legion was founded with

Coming to the Langford Legion

Prince Edward Branch 91
HANNAH DAY FUNDRAISER DANCE
March 22 at 7 p.m.
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the purpose of service to the nation
through three distinct channels:
1. Care of veterans, their dependents and those in need;
2. Keeping the public memory of
the sacrifices of Canadians in the
cause of world peace constantly
alive, thus providing a deterrent
to future conflicts;
3. Promotion of unity of thought
and effort among all Canadians
leading to the development of a
greater nation.

For the past 87 years, the Legion

has been the leading non-profit
organization delivering programs to
Canadian veterans and communities
in support of these aims.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Prince Edward Legion #91,
has a fine club in the community,
serving quality food, offering all
indoor facilities such as pool, darts
and banquet room, with live entertainment, a large auditorium for all
of your entertainment needs, complete with full service catering and
meat draws - all within comfortable
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Just when we were about to give up forever, we were
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2. Counting calories is unnecessary when your food doesnt
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3. Counting calories was stressful. Stress around our meal
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