ETA: Now with video! On Friday night Mark and I went to check out the first Nature Nocturne event at the Museum of Nature. (Transparency alert: the Museum is a Fishbowl patron.) Imagine a party, after hours, at a place you’ve been to dozens of times but with dancing, music, food, and oh, 2000 people. […]
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12 Jan, 2013
Ottawa Giveaway alert: an idea for your next date night, from the Museum of Nature
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
We have a winner! Thanks everyone! This giveaway is now closed. I have two tickets to give away to a new evening program at The Canadian Museum of Nature called de Natura. De Natura invites the public to connect with other curious minds to explore and discuss current and pressing topics. Loosely resembling the Museum’s […]
07 Dec, 2012
ROCK AND ROLL. It’s another Ottawa giveaway!
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
I’m giving away passes to Ottawa’s Museum of Nature today.
17 Aug, 2012
A giveaway from our friends at the Museum of Nature
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
Thanks for your entries! We have a winner! Some of you may already be familiar with the Museum of Nature. They are a patron of the Fishbowl and a great member of the Ottawa community. They are so passionate about sharing knowledge and making learning fun. There are always plenty of interesting things going on […]
25 Apr, 2012
The Ultimate Ottawa bucket list
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa
A list of “must see must do” activities and events in the Ottawa area including top picks in Gatineau, the Ottawa Valley, and a bit beyond. It’ll give you a good starting point if you’re looking for things to do in Ottawa, especially with the family.
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