CONNECTING SURREY STUDENTS TO THE OUTDOORS: NATURE KNOWLEDGE FESTIVAL 2018
The BC Wildlife Federation Wetlands Education Program (WEP) team joined forces with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, and A Rocha Canada this Wednesday to provide over 140 Grade 4 and 5 students from schools around Surrey with hands on, outdoor learning. The free event, titled Nature Knowledge Festival, was held at … Continue reading
A NEW WAY TO DETERMINE WETLAND HEALTH: KAMLOOPS MAP OUR MARSHES
On April 16th, the Wetlands Education Program (WEP) team hosted a Map our Marshes workshop in Kamloops, BC, bringing together participants from the Province of British Columbia Range Program, BC Parks, First Nations groups, consultants, and land owners to learn more about classifying wetlands. This workshop was different than the traditional Map our Marshes because … Continue reading
NIGHT QUEST 2018: BANANA SLUGS, OWLS, AND DEER, OH MY!
On March 24th, the BCWF team traded their wetland caps for headlamps and prepared for a brisk evening in Pacific Spirit Park at Metro Vancouver’s event, Night Quest. 2 km of trails were lit up throughout the park, for families to adventure through. The park trails were equipped with animal displays, tracks and sounds, and … Continue reading
NOW HIRING: WETLANDS EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMER INTERN
The Wetlands Education Program is hiring an intern for the summer of 2018! The Wetlands Intern will work closely with the Wetlands Manager, Coordinator, and Assistant and will be involved in all aspects of planning, delivery and budgeting of projects. This may include some travel in BC to meet project deliverables. Experience gained in this … Continue reading
Strengthening Linkages to Academia for Regional Wetland Conservation: A workshop to further the research of wetlands
On March 9th, the BCWF Wetlands Education Program hosted a Working Group Workshop to discuss wetlands in the Lower Mainland. Entitled “Strengthening Linkages to Academia for Regional Wetland Conservation,” this workshop’s goal was to focus on how researchers and on the ground conservationists could find resources and develop partnerships to enhance wetland conservation projects. The … Continue reading
