What’s Included?

Every trip is designed to make nature welcoming and accessible. Participants will enjoy:

• Six nature-filled trips on Saturdays across the seasons
• All transportation provided – round-trip bus to parks and transit tickets if needed
• Nutritious snacks with vegetarian and vegan options
• Fun outdoor activities – hiking, games, exploring, and nature play
• Culturally responsive learning sessions covering:

• • Outdoor etiquette & safety
  • Environmental care and stewardship
  • Indigenous knowledge and perspectives (featured in some trips)
  • Sharing newcomer journeys and belonging in Canada
  • Nature therapy activities (on select trips)

Meet Our Green Ambassadors

Each trip is guided by our fresh new team of Green Ambassadors — a dynamic group of youth leaders who are first-aid certified and trained to lead safe, fun, and welcoming adventures.

They bring enthusiasm, care, and multilingual support to every outing, speaking:
Arabic, Somali, Farsi/Dari, Tigrinya, Amharic, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Romanian.

With their support, newcomer families can feel at ease exploring nature while building community connections.

2025–2026 Program Schedule

Upcoming Nature Trips

• October 4 – UBC Botanical Garden
• November 1 – Wreck Beach & Foreshore Trail
• December 6 – Belcarra Regional Park
• February 2026 (exact date tba: based on snowfall) – Cypress Mountain Provincial Park, Nordic Area
• March 7 – Rolley Lake Provincial Park
• March 28 – Lindeman Lake

Additional trip details and registration links will be posted closer to each date. Stay tuned!

How to Register

Seats on the bus and lunch are limited — registration is required.

If you are a MOSAIC client, please contact your case manager, settlement worker, or program staff (including SWIS Vancouver & New Westminster and Moving Ahead Free Running) to register.

This ensures spaces are available for the families who will benefit most from the program.

Don’t miss this chance for your family to connect with nature, community, and each other!