We had another successful summer at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and would like to thank all of our wonderful visitors, Jerry's Rangers and rowdy amphitheatre supporters who made our season so enjoyable. During the off season consider taking a road trip to the South Island and visit us a the Goldstream Nature House, our year-round facitility in amazing Goldstream Provincial Park.
For Teachers: We offer user pay in-school or at your location programming throughout the year. Contact us at the Goldstream Nature House where we have staff 7 days a week at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or (250) 478-9414 if you are interested in booking a program in your area. Look for our fax/email advertisements throughout the year.
I Scream for Ice Cream Sunday, August 22, 2010
It doesn't get any sweeter than Ice Cream Sundays "By Donation" at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House on Sunday, August 22, between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Ice Cream has been generously donated by Island Farms to help support the Nature House at Rathtrevor Beach. Come on out, enjoy a tasty treat and find out what a wonderful place the park is to visit!
Picnic in the Park! Sunday, July 25, 2010
Join us for a "barbeque by donation" at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House on Sunday, July 25! Picnics have long since been a time of sharing tasty food and having fun. The Nature House Staff have put together activities and games and the barbeque will be hot with hot dogs for all. Everything is by donation and all proceeds go toward funding the programs that we all love and the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House. Find out if you're the Bocce champion of Rathtrevor Beach! Hope to see you at the Nature House!
Summer Program Schedule Online and Programs in Full Swing!
We've updated our 2010 summer program schedule for the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House which you will find under Public Programs then Summer or follow the link here.
Programs at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park happen at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House and the Rathtrevor Beach Amphitheatre. If you are visiting the park to attend one of the programs and are unsure of where to find either of these locations (Jerry's Rangers afternoon programs are at the Nature House and the evening all ages programs are at the amphitheatre) walk over to the campground gatehouse and our friendly staff there would be more than happy to give you directions.
Don't miss out on these wonderful program opportunities and please consider making a donation to support these programs if you enjoy having them as a resource in your area!
Register Now for Spring 2010 Programs
You can now register your class for our amazing spring programs in all of our various locations in Mid Vancouver Island. We offer programs in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and on Newcastle Island. We also can run programs at Moorecroft Camp in Nanoose Bay. Finally, our Naturalists are also available to come to you...wherever you are as we do in-school and nearby nature programs in just about any location. If you are interested in finding out more, look through our website to see our standard program offerings or contact us to arrange a program specifically tailored to your group. Up until May, 2010, you can speak with our staff at the Goldstream Nature House at (250) 478-9414 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. In May and June we will have staff at the Rathtrevor Beach Nature House available to help you with your bookings at (250) 248-3198 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
We look forward to sharing some time in nature with you!!!!
HAY! It's Rath Farm Day!
Rath Farm Day on Sunday, August 9th 2009 at the Rathtrevore Beach Nature House was a huge success celebrating the farming history of Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Activities between 11:00am and 3:00pm included potato harvesting, old fashioned races and goats to pet! We are looking forward to another successful Rath Farm Day in 2010! Keep checking www.naturehouse.ca to find out information on upcoming programs and events!
"Come Paint the Park With Monk" every Friday at 1:00pm.
Throughout the summer at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, local artist Monk brings art to the park for visitors. Monk's unique style involves inviting you to paint with her on her painting. You will add your brush strokes, sign the back as a contributor and at the end of the season the original masterpiece will help to support the education programs in the Park. Join Monk at the entrance to the beach every Friday at 1:00pm for Monk's "Collaborative,Commemorative and Community Art"!
For more information on Monk and her work check out: www.artbymonk.com
June 30th, 2009
New Website Layout!
With a fresh new look comes some great new features! Check them out using the menu on the left.
Field Guide- Check out this page every season before you come out to the park to find out what plants and animals you're likely to see.
School Programs- Teachers, here's your user friendly guide to the educational programs we offer here at our parks. Check out the teacher's corner!
Public Programs- Taking a group out to the park? Organizing a birthday party? Want to know what's happening in your campground while you're there? Our public programs often run on a schedule or you can book them!
Special Events- A must see every time you check out our website, there's always something special happening in our parks!
How You Can Help- Find out how to become a volunteer, join our "Chums" program or donate towards environmental education.
Guest Book- Did you enjoy your trip to the park? Maybe you spotted some interesting wildlife? Let everyone know by signing our new, online guest book!
About Us- Learn about what we do, our nature houses and your naturalists!
Rathtrevor Beach. Come on out, enjoy a tasty treat and find out what a wonderful place the park is to visit! 
or follow the link 
Rath Farm Day on Sunday, August 9th 2009 at the Rathtrevore Beach Nature House was a huge success celebrating the farming history of Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Activities between 11:00am and 3:00pm included potato harvesting, old fashioned races and goats to pet! We are looking forward to another successful Rath Farm Day in 2010! Keep checking www.naturehouse.ca to find out information on upcoming programs and events! 
