Go Wild! Youth for Conservation
Event Information
Description
Go Wild: Youth for Conservation is a youth leadership workshop that strives to engage youth in conservation initiatives and to inspire future environmental stewardship. Participants who attend this multi-day, hands-on workshop will not only develop their leadership skills but will also learn how to lead local conservation projects and make a positive impact in their community!
In addition to various inter-active and hands-on activities throughout the Central Okanagan, this camp-style workshop includes classroom discussion, guest speakers, group work, career preparation, prizes, swag and a whole lot of fun!
Daily Schedule Overview:
Date:
Activities:
Venues:
Monday, July 21stFishing, shooting, and archery instruction. BBQ Lunch!
Okanagan College,
Oceola Fish and Game Club
Summerland trout hatchery tour,
Beach exploration and lunch
Summerland Trout Hatchery, Peach Orchard Beach
Wednesday, July 23rdAllan Brooks Nature Centre,
Conservation project with SPrKL
Allan Brooks Nature Centre,
Creekside Park in Coldstream
Ethno Botany Workshop, Pond Study in the Park, Leadership Workshop.
Okanagan Heritage Museum, Mission Creek Regional Park, Okanagan College
Price: $40 (for all 4 days, a 400$ value!!)
Ages: 13 – 17
Participants: 25
Dates: July 21 - 24, 2014 (Monday to Thursday, inclusive)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
Location: Room E402, Okanagan College, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 4X8
What to Bring: Participants are asked to dress in comfortable clothes and footwear, suitable for the weather and outdoor activities. Bring a bagged lunch and a water bottle with you each day.
Where to Register: gowild-kelowna.eventbrite.com
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
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
Organizer BC Wildlife Federation
Organizer of Go Wild! Youth for Conservation
The B.C. Wildlife Federation is British Columbia's largest and oldest conservation organization with over 50,000 members passionately committed to protecting, enhancing and promoting the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. Please visit www.bcwf.bc.ca for more information.
