About

The Hornby Island Educational Society (HIES) is a non-profit organization with charitable tax status located on Hornby Island – a remote rural northern Gulf Island in British Columbia. Our VisionA healthy, vibrant, inclusive community on Hornby Island,that includes supported and coordinated…

Community Programs

Child, Youth & Community School Programs consist of: After School Programs, Toddler Drop-In and Teen Nights – as well as special programming opportunities as they arise through the year. These programs are developed and offered in response to expressed community…

Natural History Centre

The Natural History Centre offers events, programs of guided walks & talks, and a natural history collection.   We are dedicated to environmental education and conservation. Our vision is to inspire people of all ages to develop a deeper relationship with…

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Early Literacy “Story Time” – Fall/Winter Schedule :)

Please join us with your Pre-School children for a lovely Sunday morning Story time 10AM – 11:30AM @ Room-To-Grow!! To pre-register: please contact hies.literacyoutreachcoord@gmail.com

6 Week Neuro Emotional Literacy Program 

Free Program Hosted by HIES Literacy Outreach  What is it?      Six one-morning-per-week workshops with a focus on how emotions work in the brain and the body, how emotions can be recognized and managed, and how you can learn to better manage your emotions.    Thursdays…

6 Week Neuro Emotional Literacy Program 

Free Program Hosted by HIES Literacy Outreach  What is it?      Six one-morning-per-week workshops with a focus on how emotions work in the brain and the body, how emotions can be recognized and managed, and how you can learn to better manage your emotions.    Thursdays…

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