A growing body of evidence confirms that when children spend time in nature they are healthier, happier, and smarter. Since 2000, through its province wide network of
volunteer-led family and school nature clubs, the Young Naturalists’ Club of BC
has been leading children to explore and become excited about nature. Outdoor activities such as ponding, mushroom hunting and bird watching invite children and their families to
discover the natural treasures of their own region. Why YNC?
A growing body of evidence confirms that when children spend time in nature they are healthier, happier, and smarter. Since 2000, through its province wide network of
volunteer-led family and school nature clubs, the Young Naturalists’ Club of BC
has been leading children to explore and become excited about nature. Outdoor activities such as ponding, mushroom hunting and bird watching invite children and their families to
discover the natural treasures of their own region. 
