Victoria: The Savvy Guide to March

You just can’t count on March for anything. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows. It’s not always winter but it’s not yet spring. Neurotic, perhaps, but there is still lots to do. Here’s our guide to making the most of the month.
DO
Plant some seeds indoors (vegetables or herbs work well) in preparation for spring planting.
Why? It’s nice to watch something live and grow while everything outside looks a bit bleak. The real fun will happen when you transplant your new friend outside and watch it flourish and bear fruit (or vegetables).

GO
To the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Fossil Fair.
Why? This special program lets you discover all the ancient creatures that used to inhabit Vancouver Island. And who loves dinosaurs more than kids? You can even bring your own fossils in for identification by the paleontology experts (after enjoying a scavenger hunt, digging for fossils and making dinosaur rubbings). And you can enjoy the fact that admission is by donation.

GET
A really good doormat like this one or this one.
Why? Because March is the worst month for trekking dirt and mud through the house. A good mat can help save your floors (and your sanity).

PLAY
The Tray Memory Game.
Why? It’s genius in its simplicity, fun and cheap. It might even help your kids develop their minds (back to the genius part).