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• Human and Natural History Stories from Chile

  • When
    2 Oct 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
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  Chile has a recorded history extending back five hundred years. Much of that time was tumultuous and has left a legacy of tales and legends. The massive Andes Mountains have created a spectacular landscape as well as a unique natural history. Plants have evolved here that occur nowhere else on earth. Our exploration of rare and beautiful high elevation plants will be interspersed with stories of revolution, national heroes, tragedy, volcanoes and nature. 

  
  

  Presenter, Ron Long:  Returning Presenter, Naturalist, Scientific Photographer  

  1 Session, $15  Class size: max 30  

  Thursday, Oct 2nd. 10:00 – Noon    

  Location: ElderCollege Learning Centre   

   

  
  

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• Explore TRIUMF: Canada’s Particle Accelerator Centre at UBC

  • When
    20 Oct 2025
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
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  Experience the cutting edge of physics at TRIUMF, home to the world’s largest cyclotron of its kind and a suite of advanced particle accelerators. Spanning a 13.5-acre site, TRIUMF has more than a kilometer of beamlines powering groundbreaking discoveries in nuclear and particle physics, accelerator science, and life sciences.  On this 45-60 minute guided tour, you’ll follow the journey of a proton—from its origin in a hydrogen atom to its role in state-of-the-art experiments. Visitors will explore major research halls and witness firsthand the facilities that connect Canadian science to international collaborations like CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research). 

  Important Information: 

  • Tours require walking, stair climbing, and standing. 
  • Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. 
  • Due to strong magnetic fields, guests with pacemakers, cochlear implants, and other implanted medical devices can participate, but further cautions are exercised.

  
  TRIUMF is committed to safety, and all guests must review guidelines before arrival. Here is a link to the safety guidelines.   Are you ready to step into the fascinating world of particle physics? 
  
  Tours Lead by TRIUMF Student Scientists
  

  1 Session, $30  Includes Bus Transportation. Class size, max 30 – min-15 
  Monday, Oct  20th.   8:45am  - 1:00pm  
  Location:  Bus will leave from ElderCollege Parking Lot by Joe’s Market at 9AM sharp.

  
  

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• George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary- Guided Tour

  • When
    22 Oct 2025
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    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Bus from ElderCollege or drive to 5191 Robertson Road, on Westham Island
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  Join us for a guided experience at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary. We will begin with a brief orientation in the Lecture Hall, where we can explore museum collections. A guided, biologist-led walk follows highlighting the Sanctuary’s role in supporting migratory birds and wildlife. Located in the Fraser River estuary, the Sanctuary features diverse habitats, including wooded areas, ponds, and tidal mudflats.  You will be able to explore trails, observe wildlife from the tower, and learn about the estuary’s ecological importance. Guides discuss bird identification, wildlife needs, and key terminology.  Since most of the program is outdoors, participants should dress appropriately for the weather and wear footwear suitable for uneven ground on the walking tour. 

  
  

  Presenter, Tour Lead by Sanctuary Volunteer Guides

  1 Session, $20.  Class size: max 25 

  Wednesday, Oct 22nd.   12:30 – 3:00pm 

  Location: Make your own way to 5191 Robertson Road, on Westham Island in Ladner. 

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• Science of Dogs

  • When
    20 Nov 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ElderCollege Learning Centre
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  Join this veteran science journalist and bestselling author of series The Science of Why, as he dives into the fascinating world of dogs! Why do they spin with excitement? Do they truly understand us, or is it all about the treats? Discover the science behind our beloved canine companions as Jay explores their quirky behaviors, evolution, and the myths we often believe about them. With his signature humor and decades of science storytelling, Jay will uncover the secrets of why dogs behave the way they do and what makes them such remarkable pets. Don't miss this engaging talk—you’ll leave with new insights and an even greater appreciation for man's best friend!  
  
  

  Presenter, Jay Ingram:  Author, Broadcaster and Science Communicator
  
  

  1 Session, $15   Class size: max 30 

  Thursday, Nov 20th.   10:00 – Noon   
  Location: ElderCollege Learning Centre  

  
  

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