WELCOMING OUR SUMMER 2018 INTERN!
This week we are welcoming our new summer intern, Emily Suchy, for the 2018 season! Emily is psyched to be joining Moe, Jason, and Neil on the Wetlands Education Program team and is looking forward to the many exciting projects we have in the works for this summer. Emily is currently working towards her BSc … Continue reading
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
