PARKING NOTICE: Parking at the Eastside Branch will be significantly impacted by the Ontario Volleyball Championships taking place at RIM Park during the month of April. Click here to see the dates and find more info about how you can still enjoy the library’s services during this time.

Girl using binoculars in the forest

Explore Nature Kits

Discover more about the nature that surrounds us with these Explore Nature Kits.

Borrowing Explore Nature Kits

How to Borrow

  • Nature kits have a three (3) week loan period with two (2) renewals available
  • Nature kits can be placed on hold to be picked up at any WPL location
  • Nature kits can also be borrowed in person from the Eastside Branch or John M. Harper Branch

How to Return

  • Return nature kits directly to staff at any WPL location during library hours
  • Nature kits may not be returned through a returns slot

Kit Contents

  • One (1) pair of Celestron model 71232 Upclose G2 10 x 25 binoculars
  • One (1) instruction book for binoculars
  • One (1) Photo Field Guide to Some Caterpillars of Southern Ontario
  • One (1) Photo Field Guide to the Butterflies of Southern Ontario
  • One (1) Photo Field Guide to Some Wildflowers of Southern Ontario
Borrow a Nature Kit
Contents of an Explore Nature Kit: One (1) pair of Celestron model 71232 Upclose G2 10 x 25 binocularsOne; One (1) Photo Field Guide to Some Caterpillars of Southern Ontario; One (1) Photo Field Guide to the Butterflies of Southern Ontario; One (1) Photo Field Guide to Some Wildflowers of Southern Ontario

Have a question about borrowing an Explore Nature Kit?

Our staff are happy to help answer any questions you might have about our Cool Things to Borrow collections and library services.