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