A Winter Gathering: A Below Zero Workshop for Educators

Join us for a day of fun in the snow on February 17!

When the climate changes to a cold, snowy, rainy season, what happens to the wildlife?  Do most animals hibernate, migrate or change their behavior to survive? Does life stop under frozen ice or does a dynamic world exist in a modified habitat?

Below Zero answers all these questions and more as it takes a close look at life in Canada in the winter.

Geared for grades K-12, this workshop is designed for educators who want to awaken their learners to an appreciation of the uniqueness of the winter season, plant and wildlife adaptations, habitat and ecological principles, and responsible human actions. The accompanying guide offers 46 brand-new activities appropriate for K-12, youth and adult learners.

Participants will spend the day snowshoeing outdoors, lead by trained facilitators Monica Nissen and Lee-Anne Walker.

Where: Kimberley Nature Park - Meet at the Alpen Kaffee in Kimberley, 1690 Warren Avenue, no later than 9 am. Click here for a map.

When: Friday, February 17. 9 am - 2 pm.

To Register: Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

What to bring:

• Warm clothes (gore-tex or similar shell jacket and pants, extra fleece, wool sweater or down jacket). We recommend you dress in layers to allow for varying activity levels.
• A toque, mitts or gloves (bring an extra pair), and snow boots, hiking boots or gaitors
• Ski poles and snowshoes if you have them. If you don’t, we will have some you can borrow, but please let us know so we can be sure we’ll have enough.
• Bagged lunch and high-energy snacks (as litterless as possible please!)
• Water bottle or thermos
• Journal or clipboard with paper, and a pencil
• Binoculars and natural history field guide(s) (optional)

See our event poster below, or download a PDF version here.

This event is possible thanks to support from Columbia Basin Trust.