Enjoy the wonders of Sooke park
Learn about the annual salmon run or the formation of the Sooke Potholes at two nature programs — one for families and one for adults — at Sooke Potholes Regional Park this weekend.
Thousands of salmon, mainly chum, take star billing at A Salmon Story, a guided walk that tells the story of the annual salmon run, on Sunday.
Hosted by CRD Regional Parks, the story takes participants, five and older, on an aquatic journey filled with adventure, wonder and danger.
Join a parks naturalist on a walk along the river’s edge to learn about the salmon’s story and the challenges they face.
The walk is free. It runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at Parking Lot 2.
Adults have a chance to get to know the Sooke Potholes a little better on the Riverside Walk, a guided tour at the regional park on Saturday.
A park naturalist and interpreter will take participants, 18 and older, on a two-hour excursion along trails beside the Sooke River view to the popular rock formation, which formed during the last ice age.
You can join this program for free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.
The walk runs from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants are asked to bring a snack, water and wear sturdy footwear.
To register, go to crd.bc.ca/parks-events.
Try to arrive 10 minutes before the start of either program and leave pets at home. Dress for the weather as programs take place rain or shine. For more information, go to crd.bc.ca/parks.