Backyard Tours

The Backyard Tour is the perfect fun and educational experience for people of all ages! This 3 hour guided, personalized tour of your property will be led by a professional, local and experienced naturalist. You will learn what plants, bugs and animals share your home as well as discover your property’s unique natural values and practical ways you can learn to help protect local biodiversity on your own slice of paradise. You will also get the chance to participate in your own Citizen Scientist assessment on the health of your property. This tour makes the perfect gift for friends, family and clients!

Meeting location: A Wild Nature Tours professional naturalist will meet you at the property to be toured unless other arrangements are made.
What to bring: An inquisitive mind! And appropriate clothes for the weather as tours will run in all conditions. A camera and notepad are also recommended.
Included: Snack, drinks and any required equipment.
Cost: $250.

Email us to book.

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Contact

632 2nd Ave
PO Box 537,
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Phone: 250.423.3322
elkvalley@wildsight.ca