Go Wild! Youth for Conservation

Go Wild! Youth for Conservation is a leadership workshop for youth ages 13 – 17. This four-day event introduces youth to fish & wildlife conservation, ecology, and sustainability, and strives to inspire an interest in environmental stewardship. Participants will leave with the skills and knowledge to become involved in conservation projects making a positive impact in their home community.

Go Wild! features a diverse range of activities in the Lower Mainland bound to amuse, educate, and provide valuable experience to participants. The workshop will also include guest speakers and classroom discussions, and will offer information for those contemplating post-secondary and career options in a conservation-related field. There will even be a BBQ lunch and free swag!

Date:

Activities:

Venues:

Learn to Fish at Derby Reach Park,
WIldlife Rescue Association presentation and tour

Derby Reach Park, WRA at Burnaby Lake Park

.22 shooting, Archery, Hatchery Tour,Nature Hike, Bullfrog Fishing

Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club

Wednesday, August, 20st

Fraser River and white sturgeon workshop, Burns Bog tour and exploration

Fraser River Discovery Centre,
Burns Bog

Conservation Project T.B.A.,
Leadership Workshop

SFU Surrey

Price: $40 (for all 4 days, a 400$ value!!)

Ages: 13 – 17
Participants: 25

Dates: Monday, August 18th to Thursday, August 21st, 2014

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily

Location: Room 2710 - Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus - Suite 250 - 13450 102 AVE Surrey, B.C. V3T 0A3

What to Bring: Participants are asked to dress in comfortable clothes and closed-toe footwear, suitable for the weather and outdoor activities. Bring a lunch and water bottle with you each day, except Lunch will be provided Tuesday, the 19th. Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club will be hosting a BBQ for the group.

Where to Register: gowild-surrey@eventbrite.ca

For More Information Contact:

Taylor Stefanik – Youth for Conservation Coordinator,
BC Wildlife Federation
Office: 604-882-9988 ext 228
Email: youth@bcwf.bc.ca
Website: www.bcwf.bc.ca

In Partnership with:

Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club

Fraser River Discovery Centre

Burns Bog

This workshop could not be offered without the generous financial support provided by:

Shell Fuelling Change

FortisBC

Habitat Conservation Trust Fund

Delta Pacific Benefit Brokers Ltd.

Hunting BC

Employment and Social Development Canada

Marian Grimwood

Stanley Young