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One
of the most popular days of the year is the annual Open
House and Salmon Barbecue the fourth Sunday in June.
This is an opportunity for old friends to come together,
catch up on the news, see what's happening at the museum,
check out the new exhibits, and get tickets to feast on
barbecued salmon. It's also an opportunity for newer residents
to meet friends, offer to volunteer some time, get a sampling
of our history, try the "goldrush", and check
out the new art in the Giftshop and Upstairs Gallery.
Another
very special day is held the first Sunday in December. This
tradition is Moss Cottage Christmas, and the annual
Snowman Building Day for the kids. The museum's lawn
is filled with snow (trucked in) for this occasion, and
many little ones aged two to ten get their first opportunity
to build a snowman, a rarity in this mild climate where
snow seldom covers the ground.
It's
a real family day, as parents and kids test out the snow,
sip hot apple cider and hot chocolate, toast marshmallows,
and even sample the chestnuts roasting over the fire. For
those wanting something a little more filling, hot chili
is available.
And
then there are the field trips...
This
photo shows a field trip to Peden Lakes in the Sooke Hills,
undertaken by a group of intrepid hikers on a rainy day.
During the summer months, the museum generally offers a
series of field trips, which can combine tours by vehicle
and semi-wilderness hiking. Destinations have included semi-alpine
lake areas and record-trees in the Carmanah/Walbran valleys.
The
museum's periodic newsletters may advise of such trips pending,
but it's a good idea to call the museum and leave your name
and number if you'd like to be notified of upcoming field
trips.
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