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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">February 16, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">March straight into nature this spring with the Royal BC Museum<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">VICTORIA, BC–</span></strong><a name="OLE_LINK5"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">This
March, venture outdoors for mammoth walks and outdoor photography. Learn more about ecosystems around you with programs on native and invasive species and the plants of Northern BC. Get an insider’s look at research taking place at the Royal BC Museum, which
is helping us better understand the nature and history of this province. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Enjoy the fresh spring air at Island View Beach on our</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105888/fieldtripper-mammoth-walk"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Fieldtrippers: Mammoth Walk</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">on Saturday, March 3. From 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm join curator of archaeology Grant Keddie for a look at a local place where mammoth
remains and other Ice Age discoveries have been made. Boots or old shoes are a must. Inaccessible for wheelchairs and walkers. Ages five and up. Approximately a two kilometre walk. Bring water and snacks. By donation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The theme of our weekly family event for the month of March is</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105130/wonder-sunday-animals-nature"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Wonder Sunday: Animals of Nature</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">.
Join us from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (March 4, 11, 18, 25) to learn which animals are native to Vancouver Island and which came from somewhere else. Discover what you can do to protect the environment from the unintended consequences of introducing an invasive
species. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Unearth mysteries in plant distribution, see rare plants, find out what a pseudoflower is and discover the power of DNA
markers at curator of botany Dr. Ken Marr’s</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105161/live-lunch-new-plant-discoveries-northern-bc-alpine"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Live at Lunch talk on New Plant
Discoveries from the Northern BC Alpine</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">. Admission to this event is by donation. It takes place in Newcombe Conference Hall on Wednesday,
March 7 from noon to 1:00 pm.</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">In addition to our world-class exhibitions, publications and programs did you also know that we also produce original research?
We invite you to drop in on</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105883/research-day"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Research Day</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">for a single presentation, a session or the full day. Learn about the fascinating studies taking place across our organization
in 2018 and the new knowledge that our collections have generated. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Research Day takes place in Newcombe Conference Hall on Thursday, March 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; session one, Biodiversity
Past to Present<i>,</i> is from 10:15 am to 11:45 am; session</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">two,
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">BC Journeys: Cultural and Economic Perspectives in BC History, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm; and session three, Indigenous Heritage and Reconciliation,
is from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Can’t make it in person? Tune into </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBCMuseum/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">our Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">
where we will be live streaming each session. </span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Are you an animal lover? Come to
</span><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105910/stories-helmcken-house"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Stories at Helmcken House</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">,
our monthly storytelling series, to hear folktales, myths, legends and personal stories of animals of nature. This event is on Saturday, March 17 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is by donation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Looking for the perfect spring break activity for your aspiring shutterbugs? Sign them up for</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105442/spring-break-camps"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Spring Break Camp</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">at the Royal BC Museum where they can develop their skills in this photography-themed week. Spring Break Camps run March 19 to
March 23, 2018 and March 26 to March 30, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (before and after camp care is available from 8:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm). Spring Break Camp is $280 per person; 10 per cent discount for members.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Don’t worry: kids don’t get all the fun. We’ve also got a</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><a href="https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105814/photo-camp-adults"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">Photo Camp for Adults</span></a><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">
</span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">so you can unleash your inner wildlife photographer. Learn from Shane Lighter, Royal BC Museum staff photographer and Sam Rose
Phillips, professional wildlife photographer. This day-long workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced intermediates. You will spend time in the classroom and in the field, so dress appropriately and bring your camera. The workshop takes place from 9:00
am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 24. Tickets are $45 per person; 10 per cent discount for members. Please note that lunch is not included.
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</span><a href="http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif"">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Univers LT Pro 55","sans-serif";color:black">The Royal BC Museum explores the province’s human history and natural history, advances new knowledge and understanding of BC, and provides
a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for reflection. The museum and archives celebrate culture and history, telling the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire. Located in Victoria on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen (Songhees
and Xwsepsum Nations), we are a hub of community connections in BC–onsite, offsite and online–taking pride in our collective histories.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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