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<p class="MsoNormal">The Fraser River Discovery Centre (located in New Westminster, BC) is
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">excited to present its next edition of the ongoing ‘River Basin Days’ program, taking place on Saturday, May 8<sup>th</sup> from 10:30AM – 11:30AM. We were hoping that you would be able to
help us promote this kid-friendly COVID-safe outdoor event to your social media and/ or community calendars, where appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">The Fraser River Discovery Centre presents its next 'River Basin Days' program, taking place on Saturday, May 8<sup>th</sup> from 10:30AM – 11:30AM.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">River Basin Days is a series of outdoor public programs geared towards families. Join us at rotating locations around the Fraser River Basin as we help you explore and
discover this incredible watershed!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">This month, we’re headed to Central Park to get inspired by the beautiful natural world that surrounds us, to write our own nature poetry! No experience necessary – our
staff will be there to help guide you through some simple exercises that are sure to help you create a poem you’ll be proud of.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">This activity requires basic literary skills, and for this reason is aimed at older children.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">WHAT: River Basin Days – Become a Nature Poet!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">WHEN: Saturday, May 8<sup>th</sup>, 10:30AM – 11:30AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Futura Lt BT",sans-serif">WHERE: Central Park, Burnaby. Meet at Central Park Imperial Parking, V5J 1A3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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is one small part of Reconciliation. Please take a moment to think of other ways you can participate in Reconciliation with Indigenous communities.</span></i><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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