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 Comox Valley, 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:
Tuesday,
August 5th
Archery Lessons, Guided Watershed Hike, BBQ Lunch!
Courtenay & District Fish and Game Protective Association
Wednesday,
August 6th
Conservation Project T.B.D.
Comox Valley
Thursday,
August 7th
Hatchery Tour, Conservation Officer, Natural Resource Officer, and B.C. Parks presentations, Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society Tour
Oyster River Enhancement Society, Miracle Beach, MARS
Friday,
August 8th
Deep Bay Marine Field Station Tour and workshop, North Island Wildlife Recovery Association tour and workshop, Leadership workshop
Deep Bay Marine Field Station, NIWRA, Courtenay & District Fish and Game Protective Association
Price: $40(for all 4 days, a 400$ value!!)
Ages: 13 – 17
Participants: 25
Dates: August 5 - 8, 2014 (Tuesday to Friday, inclusive)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
Location: Courtenay Fish & Game Protective Association, 3780 Colake Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N4
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-courtenay.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
Hosted by: Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association
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