Event Type : Family Event

Come join us at the Port Alberni Community Science Celebration on Saturday, May 18 to explore the Science in YOUR community!

At the end of a week of school visits in the community by the fantastic  On The Road  team, Science World is excited to share their science presentations and more with scientists of all ages at this free public event.

We will be joining local exhibitors and our hosts North Island College to present interactive exhibits and presentations from 10am-4pm, including special teen programming presented by Girls and STEAM.

Community Science Celebrations would not be possible without the generous support of our donors and partners.

Our annual Butterfly Effect is a heartwarming family event that touches the lives of everyone in the Alberni Valley.

Release a butterfly for fun, or in memory of a loved one.

Everyone is welcome!

The event is family friendly and includes free kids’ activities, free face painting, live music, a bbq by donation and more!

• Join us at 11th Avenue Park (beside our community office at 2579 10th Ave) on Saturday, June 22, 2024!
• Event runs 11:30am-1:30pm
• Butterfly pickup starts at 12:15pm
• Release at 12:30pm
• Please note that butterflies will not be held after the release.
• Butterflies cost $25 each, with all proceeds directly supporting AVHS.

Butterflies are available at our community office (2579 10th Ave, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm), by phone at 250-723-4478, and online.

Jim’s Clothes Closet has also once again sponsored a number of butterflies so that anyone in the community can participate at no cost!

To reserve a no-cost butterfly, please contact our office directly by phone at 250-723-4478, through our social media pages, or through our website.