Reconnecting with Nature: Wetland Construction at Morfee Elementary School
On June 6-7, 2019, the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) led a wetland construction project at Morfee Elementary school in Mackenzie, BC. With the help of over 348 students, a 130 m2 wetland was created in a modest stand of trees behind the school. One of the goals of the project was to provide students with … Continue reading
New Hope for Wetlands in BC: FREP Wetland Health Assessment
Earlier this year, the BC Wildlife Federation Wetlands Education Program received a contract from the Government of British Columbia to develop a protocol to assess the health of wetlands as part of the Forest and Range Evaluation Program (FREP). The protocol is designed to assess wetlands that have been impacted by forestry operations. However, there … Continue reading
Shooting Stegosaurus & Riding Horses: New experiences for Prince George Wild Kidz
To a child, what would summer be without spending all day outside exploring the outdoors with your friends and making new ones? In our times, fewer and fewer youth are getting outside and experiencing nature. Our second free day camp of 2015, was hosted in the province’s northern capital: Prince George. Monday began with an … Continue reading