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PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
“Nature School provides youth with • Madeira Park Elementary School
hands on opportunities to learn about • Roberts Creek Elementary School
science. Through my participation, I • Pender Harbour Elementary and Secondary School
have seen how effective and engaging • West Sechelt Elementary School
this unique program is, particularly
for girls and aboriginal youth in STEM Science Mentorship
science education.” We provide training, mentorship, and field work opportunities for youth.
Many students are interested in science and exploring careers in science, but
- Candace Campo, Business Owner opportunities on the Sunshine Coast are limited. Given the low accessibility of
and member of the shíshálh Nation local STEM training, our investment in youth mentorship has been valued and
appreciated by community school staff and parents. This year alone, we provided
several opportunities for students interested in STEM to join our monitoring
team in the field, to learn about environmental sampling techniques and marine
species identification. We also provided mentoring sessions specifically geared
towards girls interested in science. Finally, members of the Lagoon Society were
invited to Pender Harbour Secondary School to give a presentation on Careers in
Science, ensuring that any students interested were aware of the opportunities
available to them.
Guided Nature Walks
Expert local naturalists and guides lead nature walks and tours starting
from the Iris Griffith Centre, to explore both the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature
Reserve and stunning natural regional attractions. Tours help participants to
learn about local plant and animal species and appreciate the ecology of the
region. Guided nature walks have been offered to a variety of local sites over the
years, including:
• Anderson Creek, John Daly Regional Park
• Garden Bay Hike
• Iris Griffith to Klein Lake, Suncoaster Trail
• Katherine Lake Regional Park
• Nelson Island
• Pender Hill
• Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Tours
• Skookumchuk Narrows Provincial Park
• Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
• Spipiyus Provincial Park / Caren Range Hike
• Tetrahedron Provincial Park Snowshoe Tour
• Tyner Biodiversity Park
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