Programs
A Big Year at Goldstream Park
A Walk in the Watershed
Adventures at the Great Beaver Swamp
Clean Marine BC - Boating Education
Co-Curricular Park Programs
Community Watershed Models
Creatures of Habitat
Destination Conservation
Every Drop Counts (Grade Two Water Conservation Learning Resource)
Fruit Tree Project
FUN Camps
Garden Creation
Garden Learners
Gardeneers
Get R.E.A.L. (Reynolds EcoAction Leaders)
Gold Digger Days
Gorge Waterway Nature House
Grand Garry Oaks of Mount Galiano
Green Spots Nature Education (Grades K-7)
Growing Schools
Habitat Conservation
Hartland Learning Centre 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) School Program
Natural Building - Introduction to Cob Building
Nature Hikes for Adults
Nature Outings and Events
Redfish School of Change
Saturna Ecological Education Centre
Seaquaria in Schools
Secrets of the Forest
Sharing Backyards
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
SLUGS (Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills)
SNIDCEL/Tod Inlet Ethnobotany and Restoration Tours
Sustainability Discussion Courses
Sustainable High Schools Project
Tours of the Horticulture Centre
Urban Agriculture Workshops
Water in Our Community (Grade 8-12 Water Conservation Learning Resource)
What a Marine Life!
A Big Year at Goldstream Park
Organization: Goldstream Nature House
Contact Name: Tracey
Email: goldstream@naturehouse.ca
Phone: (250) 478-9414
Keywords: Native species, outdoors, environmental education, salmon, hands-on
Program Description:
For the month of March, come join RLC Park Naturalists at the Goldstream Nature House, get your Goldstream birding checklist and make it your big year! Checklists: By donation, first one to check off birds wins a prize!
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Workshop, Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): By donation
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Languages: English
Audience: Everyone
A Walk in the Watershed
Organization: Galiano Conservancy Association
Contact Name: Pauline Brest van Kempen
Email: education@galianoconservancy.ca
Phone: 250-539-2424
http://www.galianoconservancy.ca
Keywords: watershed, youth, interactive, animals, plants
Program Description:
Here on a small scale youth can see, experience and understand an entire watershed
within a compact area - from Laughlin Lake, down Greig Creek, to the
ocean at Retreat Cove. This program evaluates the stream's health for salmonids, surveys plants and animals, fosters watershed awareness and stewardship, and can include a visit to our Native Plant Nursery.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Other
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: K-12
Adventures at the Great Beaver Swamp
Organization: Galiano Conservancy Association
Contact Name: Pauline Brest van Kempen
Email: education@galianoconservancy.ca
Phone: 250-539-2424
http://www.galianoconservancy.ca
Keywords: survey, wetlands, habitat, aquatic invertebrate, plants, interactive
Program Description:
Involves aquatic invertebrate study, wetland plant survey, study of the habitat and what
animals live there, and the importance of wetlands.
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: K-12
Clean Marine BC - Boating Education
Organization: Georgia Strait Alliance
Contact Name: Michelle Young
Email: cmbc@georgiastrait.org
Phone: 250-753-3459
Keywords: green boating, recreational boating, eco-friendly boating, pump outs, non-toxic cleaners, haul outs, marinas, boatyards, yacht clubc
Program Description:
Type of Activity: Lecture
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): free, education; $100 for facility to join program
Accessibility: NA
Languages: English
Audience: Adults
Co-Curricular Park Programs
Organization: Goldstream Nature House
Contact Name: Tracey or Bre
Email: goldstream@naturehouse.ca
Phone: 250-478-9414
Keywords: Beach Seines, Tidal Exploration, Coastal/Marine Ecosystems, Freshwater Ecosystems, Forest Ecosystems, Habitat Conservation, Species Identification
Program Description:
In school programs, park programs, and public programs available! Check out our website for more information: http://www.naturehouse.ca
Type of Activity: Field Trip, In-School
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): start at $125 + HST
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Languages: English
Audience: K-12, Elementary Primary, Intermediate Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family, ESL, Homeschool, Everyone
Community Watershed Models
Organization: World Fisheries Trust
Contact Name: Lindsay Cerilli
Email: info@worldfish.org
Phone: 250-380-7585
Keywords: Watershed, Community, Pollutants, Hands-on, Interactive, Plants, Animals, Gorge, Waterway
Program Description:
A watershed model is an interactive learning tool for demonstrating human impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Three-dimensional birds-eye views of streams, rivers, lakes, and inlets are handcrafted to match the contours of a local topographical map and include familiar place names. In Victoria, youth have learned how river basins work, how they are damaged by pollution, and how individual actions can make a difference. In a watershed model demonstration, students are asked to place various kinds of "pollution", such as soy sauce (motor oil) and colourful powdered beverages (fertilizer), in various locations. Others add "rainfall" from a watering can, washing the vivid pollution into the watershed. The visual impact is long lasting.
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: Everyone
Creatures of Habitat
Organization: Peninsula Streams Society
Contact Name: Francesca
Email: Francesca.Loro@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 250-363-6480
http://www.creaturesofhabitat.ca/about.html
Keywords: invasive species, native species, environmental education, theatre, workshops, streams, salmon
Program Description:
This event has now evolved to partnering with students from Royal Roads University to create experiential opportunities for University students while educating the younger generation. These Days of Action events target youth of today who will be the heroes of tomorrow. The events will inspire Grade 6 students to care for their local environment, learn solutions and build skills to uncover how the wider world works.
Type of Activity: In-School, Workshop
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility: Contact Francesca for more info
Languages: English
Audience: Middle School
Destination Conservation
Organization: Elements Society
Contact Name: Laura Bamsey
Email: laura@dcplanet.ca
Phone: 1-866-990-0165
Keywords: Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Waste Avoidance, Sustainability, Behavioural Change, Leadership
Program Description:
Destination Conservation (DC) is a practical, student-driven, activity-based program that brings environmental education alive in schools. DC is designed to increase sustainability by helping schools conserve energy and water, reduce waste and protect the environment while saving money! A cooperative team of students, teachers, principals, custodians and parents work together with DC partners in this multi-year program.
Type of Activity: Other - School District initiative
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for specific costs
Accessibility: N/A
Languages: English
Audience: K-12
Every Drop Counts (Grade Two Water Conservation Learning Resource)
Organization: Capital Regional District - Environmental Sustainability
Contact Name: CRD Environmental Partnerships
Email: aalonso@crd.bc.ca
Phone: 250-474-9696
http://www.crd.bc.ca/water/conservation/educationalresources.htm
Keywords: sustainability, unit plan, lesson plan, activities, workshop, water conservation, water quality, learning resource, CRD, Capital Regional District, elementary school, grade 2
Program Description:
Every Drop Counts is a curriculum-based teaching resource, which includes 15 lesson plans designed to help educate students about the CRDs water supply, quality and why water conservation is important.
Type of Activity: Workshop, Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): No charge. Download is restricted to teachers and to parents/guardians homeschooling children within the Capital Regional District.
Accessibility: Lessons can be adapted
Languages: English
Audience: Elementary Primary, Homeschool
Fruit Tree Project
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Contact Name: Renate Nahser-Ringer
Email: renate@lifecyclesproject.ca
Phone: 250-383-5800
Keywords: Fruit, Tree, Volunteer
Program Description:
Trains volunteers to pick fruit around the city that would otherwise go to waste. Fruit tree owners should contact fruittree@lifecyclesproject.ca if you wish to have your fruit collected!
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further info.
Audience: Everyone
FUN Camps
Organization: Friends Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society
Contact Name: Celina
Email: info@funcamps.ca
Phone: 778-712-CAMP ext. 2267
Keywords: Leadership, camp, sustainability, ecology, project development, alternative energy, energy conservation, climate change, sustainable transportation, food, water conservation, water quality
Program Description:
FUN Camps are day-camps for ages 6 to 16, delivering hands-on programs that inspire and empower youth to preserve and protect the environment through education, leadership and teamwork.
Camper become FUN Champs by propose environmental projects for their communities. If they are awarded they receive mentorship and project support to committed to their project plan.
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): $175
Accessibility: We will be hiking and playing games that at times will include running.
Languages: English, French: Week 7 (Aug 13-17) and Week 8 (Aug 20-24)
Audience: K-12
Garden Creation
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Contact Name: Matthew Kemshaw
Email: diggers@lifecyclesprojetc.ca
Phone: 250-383-5800
http://lifecyclesproject.ca/index.php?action=au_hub
Keywords: Volunteer, Garden, Community, Build
Program Description:
Trains volunteers and builds shared, community, and private garden plots.
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$):
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further info.
Audience: Everyone
Garden Learners
Organization: Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
Contact Name: Clare Pepper
Email: education@compost.bc.ca
Phone: 250-386-9676
Keywords: Composting Basics Education, Gardening Skills, Seasonal Harvesting, Sustainable Living
Program Description:
We’re back again this fall! Come join us in our vibrant garden and our straw bale building for fun and fantastic hands-on learning experiences! We are going to be growing food, composting, talking about basic principles of permaculture, and exploring local sustainability projects. Provincially prescribed learning outcomes are incorporated, but we will be gauging our programs based on children’s interests.
Ages: 6-10
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): $70 for 4 sessions
Accessibility:
Languages:
Audience: Homeschool
Gardeneers
Organization: Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
Contact Name: Clare Pepper
Email: education@compost.bc.ca
Phone: 250-386-9676
Keywords: Composting Education Basics, Local Food Harvesting, Gardening, Sustainable Living
Program Description:
Join us once a month in our vibrant teaching garden for Saturday morning adventures. We will be planting, growing, harvesting, and, of course, eating! Themes will focus around composting, gardening, and producing food in an urban setting. We will have games, songs, theatre, and fun-packed field trips to nearby gardens and farms! Workshops can be taken stand-alone or consecutively. Visit us at http://www.compostkids.eventbrite.ca for a full workshop schedule.
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Suggested donation of $5-$10, no one turned away
Accessibility:
Languages:
Audience: Ages 6-8 and 9-11
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Get R.E.A.L. (Reynolds EcoAction Leaders)
Organization: Reynolds Secondary School
Contact Name: Heather Coey
Email: hcoey@sd61.bc.ca
Phone: 250-479-1696
http://hcoey.tripod.com/id89.html
Keywords: school, green group, food security, recycling, sustainability, education
Program Description:
The mission of the Get REAL (Reynolds EcoAction Leaders) group is to provide leadership to the staff & students at Reynolds for engaging in eco-friendly and responsible activities which impact both the school and broader community, and to connect with the staff E-Team for coordinated efforts.
Type of Activity: In-School
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): n/a
Accessibility: Fully accessible for all registered students. Guests welcome at our meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month 11:30 am (e-mail ahead).
Languages: English
Audience: High School
Gold Digger Days
Organization: Goldstream Nature House
Contact Name: Tracey
Email: goldstream@naturehouse.ca
Phone: (250) 478-9414
Keywords: Native species, outdoors, environmental education, salmon, hands-on, mining, gold, panning
Program Description:
Every Saturday and Sunday during the months of February and March, meet at Nature House for gold mining challenge, earn miners license and pan for Fools gold in gold panning troughs.
Type of Activity:
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): By Donation
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Audience: Everyone
Gorge Waterway Nature House
Organization: World Fisheries Trust
Contact Name: Lindsay
Email: lindsay@worldfish.org
Phone: 250-380-7585
http://www.worldfish.org/gwdc.htm
Keywords: Hands-on, Waterway, Gorge, Interactive, Aquarium, Touch tanks
Program Description:
Officially open as of June 8th, 2008, the Gorge Waterway Nature House is a place
where anyone can come and learn about many aspects of the Gorge including the wildlife that inhabit it and the surrounding area. Display items include a local watershed model, pictures of the the Gorge past and present, a touch tank of local marine life and much more. Group programing is also underway, so contact us for details
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Wheelchair. Contact for further info.
Languages: English. Contact for further info.
Audience: Everyone
Grand Garry Oaks of Mount Galiano
Organization: Galiano Conservancy Association
Contact Name: Pauline Brest van Kempen
Email: education@galianoconservancy.ca
Phone: 250-539-2424
http://www.galianoconservancy.ca
Keywords: active, hike, endangered, ecosystem, restoration, interactive
Program Description:
Go for a hike and enjoy spectacular views amidst an intact and endangered Garry oak
ecosystem. Study species-at-risk, traditional ecological knowledge, and actively engage in restoration of the area through the removal of invasive species.
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: Intermediate Elementary, Middle School, High School
Green Spots Nature Education (Grades K-7)
Organization: Habitat Acquisition Trust
Contact Name: Adam Taylor
Email: hatmail@hat.bc.ca
Phone: 250-995-2428
Keywords: schools, native, plant, garden,
Program Description:
Our goal is to connect youth with nature, and to link schools and neighbourhoods to nearby natural areas. The project provides free, fun activities and outdoor nature classrooms for grades K-7. With the students, we plan and plant a native species outdoor nature classroom on the school grounds. We offer workshops and training for teachers to help them get outside and use the garden and natural areas around the school as part of their classroom. We connect teachers with trained volunteer naturalists who are keen to co-lead exploration field trips on and around the school grounds.
Type of Activity: In-School, Workshop, Other
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility: Varies, typically conducted on school grounds.
Languages: English
Audience: Elementary Primary, Intermediate Elementary, Middle School
Growing Schools
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Contact Name: Johanna McBurnie
Email: info@lifecyclesproject.ca
Phone: 250-383-5800
Keywords: Environmental education, Organic, Gardening, Food security, Workshop
Program Description:
Delivers organic gardening and food security workshops to elementary schools. Provides resources to schools in order to weave environmental education into the BC curriculum.
Type of Activity: In-School, Workshop
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for more info.
Audience: K-12, Elementary Primary, Intermediate Elementary, Middle School, High School
Habitat Conservation
Organization: HCP - Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Contact Name: Roger Charles
Email: director@hcp.ac
Phone: 250-479-6162
Keywords: food security, habitat conservation
Program Description:
Several programs, visit website for more info
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Workshop
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Varies per program
Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp for access to gardens. For your convenience, disabled person parking is provided near the entrance to Glendale Gardens. This lot is accessible from either Beaver Rd or Quayle Rd.
Languages: English
Audience: High School, Adult
Hartland Learning Centre 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) School Program
Organization: Capital Regional District - Environmental Sustainability
Contact Name: CRD Recycling Hotline
Email: hotline@crd.bc.ca
Phone: 250-360-3030 or toll free 1-800-663-4425 ext. 3030
http://www.crd.bc.ca/waste/schoolprogram.htm
Keywords: sustainability, workshop, interactive, tour, activities, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, 3R, garbage, recycling, Hartland Landfill, Hartland Learning Centre, CRD, Capital Regional District, elementary, middle, high school, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Program Description:
Grades K-12 interactive workshops and interpretive tours that support BC Ministry of Education learning outcomes for social studies, personal planning, language arts, science and math. Actively promoting waste reduction and recycling education to students and educators for more than a decade, this program is one of many initiatives in place to reduce the amount of waste generated and disposed of in the Capital Region.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Workshop, Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility: Universally accessible and learners of all abilities are supported.
Languages: English
Audience: K-12
Natural Building - Introduction to Cob Building
Organization: Canadian Earth Institute
Contact Name:
Email: web@canadianearthinstitute.org
Phone: 250.727.9163
http://www.canadianearthinstitute.org
Keywords: Cob, sustainable, clay, earth, construction, structures, local, community
Program Description:
Cob is a building material of clay, sand, water and earth that has been used for construction since early times. It creates ideal structures as cob is fireproof, resistant to seismic activity, and inexpensive. Cob materials are local, longlasting, non-toxic and low impact. It’s easy for anyone to learn cob building. Community is enhanced by building together.
Cob building has seen a revival in recent years by the natural building and sustainability movement. This introductory workshop is also covers some advanced techniques.
Type of Activity: Workshop
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: Everyone
Nature Hikes for Adults
Organization: Capital Regional District - Regional Parks
Contact Name: CRD Regional Parks
Email: crdparks@crd.bc.ca
Phone: 250-478-3344
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/events/calendar.aspx
Keywords: nature walks, guided walks, adult hikes, family nature walks, kid drop adult only hikes, nature events, canoeing, hiking, naturalist, interpretive walks, interpretive hikes
Program Description:
Whether you're 6 or 60, CRD Regional Parks has a nature outing and event for you - for every season. Join a park interpreter for a guided walk, hike, drop-in event or canoe adventure.
See the calendar (on website) for an outing and event that piques your natural curiosity and discover your 30+ regional parks and trails!
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Most are free, no registration required
Accessibility: Check website for accessibility specific to each park
Languages: English
Audience: Adult
Nature Outings and Events
Organization: Capital Regional District - Regional Parks
Contact Name: CRD Regional Parks
Email: crdparks@crd.bc.ca
Phone: 250-478-3344
http://www.crd.bc.ca/parks/events/calendar.aspx
Keywords: nature walks, guided walks, family nature walks, kid drop in events, nature events, canoeing, hiking, naturalist, interpretive walks, interpretive hikes, children's events
Program Description:
Whether you're 6 or 60, CRD Regional Parks has a nature outing and event for you - for every season. Join a park interpreter for a guided walk, hike, drop-in event or canoe adventure.
See the calendar (on website) for an outing and event that piques your natural curiosity and discover your 30+ regional parks and trails!
Type of Activity:
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility: Some events are wheelchair accessible
Languages: English
Audience: Preschool, Adult, Family, Senior, Everyone
Redfish School of Change
Organization: GreenLearning Canada
Contact Name: Nadine Raynolds
Email: redfish@greenlearning.ca
Phone:
Keywords: environmental leadership, community action, post-secondary
Program Description:
The Redfish School of Change is a non-profit program designed for people who want to lead the way in creating ecological sustainability and social equity in their communities. As a participant in this intensive six-week field school, you travel and visit the mountains, lakes and valleys of the West Kootenays in British Columbia. You visit innovative sites and engage with experts in the field of environment and social justice. You explore the wilderness of Valhalla Provincial Park, and witness the unique nature of the Columbia Basin as you visit its various and diverse communities. You learn critical skills for creating positive change, putting them into practice during and after this unique program. you receive three course credits from the University of Victoria as well as six months of post-program support on your environmental and social justice initiatives.
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): $5626 (bursaries available)
Accessibility:
Languages: English
Audience: Adult, University Students
Saturna Ecological Education Centre
Organization: School District #64
Contact Name: Steve Dunsmuir
Email: sdunsmuir@sd64.bc.ca
Phone: 250-539-2472
Keywords: Ecological learning, environmental leadership, eco-adventures, wilderness retreats
Program Description:
A SEEC Semester involves grade 11 and 12 students from different school districts in southwestern British Columbia - and, sometimes, some international students - who live and learn on Saturna Island for three days a week during a semester of stimulating and intense graduation credit courses.
The Saturna Island School is part of the the Saturna Ecological Education Centre (SEEC), a kindergarten to grade 12 public school located on beautiful Saturna Island in British Columbia's Gulf Islands School District. Our students thrive through the power of small group learning, where class sizes of no larger than 12 learners per teacher ensure that everyone is included, honoured and successful.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, In-School
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Semesters are tuition free
Accessibility:
Languages:
Audience: K-12, High School, Homeschool
Seaquaria in Schools
Organization: World Fisheries Trust
Contact Name: Linsday
Email: lindsay@worldfish.org
Phone: 250-380-7585
http://www.worldfish.org/seaquaria.htm
Keywords: Aquarium, Interactive, Community, Sea Animals
Program Description:
People process complex ideas through tactile experiences. Imagine reaching into chilly saltwater to cradle a squishy sea cucumber or feel a kelp crab scurry over your fingers. It's at these moments that we are eager to ask what these critters do and how we are connected to them. Seaquaria in Schools is an interactive learning tool that uses salt-water aquaria to stimulate marine education and conservation in schools and communities. As students care for their ecosystems and participate in hands-on activities, they build an understanding and respect for the organisms and develop stewardship skills. The aquaria foster a passion for learning and critical thinking. A variety of programs specific to elementary, middle and secondary schools have been developed in Victoria, BC and surrounding areas to provide stepping stones for effective multi-disciplinary learning, other environmental education initiatives and responsible stewardship.
Type of Activity: In-School, Other
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility:
Languages: English, French.
Audience: Everyone
Secrets of the Forest
Organization: Galiano Conservancy Association
Contact Name: Pauline Brest van Kempen
Email: education@galianoconservancy.ca
Phone: 250-539-2424
http://www.galianoconservancy.ca
Keywords: forest, ecosystem, clearcut, restoration, diverse, interactive, ecological
Program Description:
Students visit the Pebble Beach Reserve where they are immersed in the rich complexity
of a lush mature forest. Here they learn about the key components of a healthy forest
ecosystem. The students are then introduced to a simplified and degraded young
plantation where the forest was clearcut and replanted 30 years ago. Here they compare
and contrast the plantation with the mature forest and engage in activities that highlight
the ecological differences. The program finishes with a tour through an active forest
restoration site where we are helping to transform the plantation into a healthier, more
diverse forest. Students are invited to participate in the restoration process, creating new habitat using our unique and safe hand powered techniques.
Type of Activity: Field Trip
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: Intermediate Elementary, Middle School, High School
Sharing Backyards
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Contact Name: Chris Hawkins
Email: info@sharingbackyards.com
Phone: 250-383-5800
http://www.sharingbackyards.com/
Keywords: Gardeners, Space to spare, Online
Program Description:
An online database connecting prospective gardeners without a space to homeowners with space to spare.
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Free
Accessibility:
Languages:
Audience: Everyone
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Organization: Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Contact Name: Tina Kelly, Visitor Experience Director
Email: oceaneer1@oceandiscovery.ca
Phone: 250-665-7511 ext. 105
Keywords: Habitats, Conservation, Marine Ecosystems, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Salish Sea, Fish, Biodiversity
Program Description:
Connect people with the oceans’ ecosystem through engagement, education and awareness. Operate as the friendly face of science by offering relevant programming and championing eco- partnerships.
Type of Activity:
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Adults: $14.00; Youth (Age 7 to 17): $8.00; Child (Age 3 to 6): $4.00 includes FREE annual pass; 2 and under: FREE
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Languages: English, contact for others.
Audience: Preschool, K-12, Adult, ESL, Homeschool, Children's Clubs
SLUGS (Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills)
Organization: Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre
Contact Name: Clare Pepper
Email: slugs.coordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 250-386-9676
Keywords: Food Security, Permaculture, Urban Gardening
Program Description:
The Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills (SLUGS) program is for folks aged 13-30 in Victoria BC who are interested in growing food, living locally, sharing skills, and getting their hands dirty!
We offer ongoing workshops on workshops in urban gardening and sustainable living skills, with weekend field trips, gardening projects, and loads of rad guest speakers.
Check our website at slugsyouth.com for more information on upcoming events or to subscribe to our mailing list.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, In-School, Workshop
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): By donation
Accessibility: Almost all workshops wheelchair accessible.
Languages: English (some workshops may be able to be specially arranged in French or Spanish)
Audience: High School, Adult, Homeschool
SNIDCEL/Tod Inlet Ethnobotany and Restoration Tours
Organization: SeaChange Marine Conservation Society
Contact Name: Nikki Wright
Email: seachange@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-652-1663
http://www.seachangesociety.com
Keywords: First Nations, youth, native plants, ethnobotany, restoration
Program Description:
Students of all ages can enjoy an ethnobotany tour along the trail to the inlet, participate in restoration activities such as planting native plants or removing invasive plant species. They will also learn about local pollution using our Tod Creek watershed model. This all takes place in beautiful Tod Inlet, or SNIDCEL (pronounced sneed-kwith) meaning Place of the Blue Grouse in the Saanich language. Come learn about the history and ecology of this wonderful place.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Other
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: K-12
Sustainability Discussion Courses
Organization: Canadian Earth Institute
Contact Name:
Email: web@canadianearthinstitute.org
Phone: 250.727.9163
http://htttp://www.canadianearthinstitute.org
Keywords: Sustainability Discussion Course, global food economy, Food, Ethics,
Program Description:
Hungry for Change: Food Ethics And Sustainability Discussion Course. Explore the true meaning of the phrase “you are what you eat.” In a flexible four to six session schedule, this discussion course challenges participants to examine their roles, not only as consumers of food, but also as creators of food, of systems and of all the world we all live in. Topics include: the impact of individual food choices in the ecosystem, the treatment of factory and farm workers and the global economy. The course helps participants commit to lasting change by developing and sharing personal Action Plans with each session.
Type of Activity: Other
Duration: Multiple Days
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: Engish. Contact for further enquiries
Audience: High School, Adult, Family, Senior
Sustainable High Schools Project
Organization: Sierra Club BC
Contact Name: Kieran Dowling
Email: shs@sierraclub.bc.ca
Phone: 250-386-5255 ext. 225
Keywords: Sustainable High Schools, Youth Engagement, Water, Energy, Climate Change, Economy and Wealth
Program Description:
Sustainable High Schools (SHS) empowers youth to envision sustainable communities, assess their school's sustainability, design and implement school projects. We provide training, tools, resources and opportunities for youth to connect and work towards Climate Change solutions.
Students generate greater social equity, ecological integrity and economic accountability through classroom projects, policy creation, and infrastructure upgrades - all while meeting other passionate individuals who are working to create a better world!
The SHS Project is offered in partnership with the Sierra Youth Coalition, the youth branch of the Sierra Club. Sustainable High Schools is adapted from SYC's successful Sustainable Campuses Project. Both are youth-driven initiatives created to support school communities in envisioning, assessing and improving their level of ecological and social well-being.
Our in-class presentations include:
Energy and Climate Change (9-12): looks at the causes, effects and solutions of Climate Change, making connections to energy use and the next great energy revolution!
Water (9-12): looks at the percentage of available fresh water, the need to maintain healthy water ecosystems, and the growing tensions between public and private water distribution.
Economy and Wealth (9-12): explores the true cost of the products we consume, the market economy, and concepts such as fair-trade and organic products, purchasing power, ethical consumerism and wealth distribution.
Type of Activity: In-School, Workshop, Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): by donation
Accessibility:
Languages:
Audience: High School
Tours of the Horticulture Centre
Organization: HCP - Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Contact Name: Linda Petite
Email: support@hcp.ca
Phone: 250-479-6162
Keywords: food security
Program Description:
Elementary school-aged children learn in a hands-on way by exploration and activities in one or more of our 30 Demonstration Gardens. Register for a 60 minute class or use the Gardens to reinforce classroom teaching using the First People’s Ethno-botany Trail, Takata Japanese Garden, Children’s Garden, Farm Garden, Urban Backyard Garden, Compost Demonstration, Conservation Trails, and Bird Viewing Platforms.
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Workshop
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): $50.00 per 60 minute class
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
Languages: English
Audience: Elementary Primary, Intermediate Elementary, Homeschool, Children's Clubs
Urban Agriculture Workshops
Organization: LifeCycles Project Society
Contact Name: Matthew Kemshaw
Email: diggers@lifecyclesprojetc.ca
Phone: 250-383-5800
http://lifecyclesproject.ca/?action=initiatives_au_workshops
Keywords: Workshop, Gardening, Eco Education, Public
Program Description:
A public workshop series on everything from cheesmaking to Food Security 101!
Type of Activity: Workshop
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Varies
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further info.
Audience: Everyone
Water in Our Community (Grade 8-12 Water Conservation Learning Resource)
Organization: Capital Regional District (CRD)
Contact Name: CRD Environmental Partnerships
Email: aalonso@crd.bc.ca
Phone: 250-474-9696
http://www.crd.bc.ca/water/conservation/educationalresources.htm
Keywords: sustainability, unit plan, lesson plan, activities, workshop, water conservation, water quality, educational resource, CRD, Capital Regional District, high school, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Program Description:
An ongoing public education campaign is vital to the success of an overall water conservation strategy. CRD Environmental Sustainability has implemented numerous components and supporting materials within its public education program. See website for more details!
Type of Activity: Workshop, Other
Duration: Ongoing
Cost/Registration (CAD$): No charge. Download is restricted to teachers and to parents/guardians homeschooling children within the Capital Regional District.
Accessibility: Lessons can be adapted
Languages: English
Audience: High School
What a Marine Life!
Organization: Galiano Conservancy Association
Contact Name: Pauline Brest van Kempen
Email: education@galianoconservancy.ca
Phone: 250-539-2424
http://www.galianoconservancy.ca
Keywords: marine biology, sea life, interactive, intertidal
Program Description:
Type of Activity: Field Trip, Workshop, Other
Duration: Single Day
Cost/Registration (CAD$): Contact for info.
Accessibility: Contact for info.
Languages: English. Contact for further inquiries.
Audience: K-12
