Wild Voices for Kids (WVFK) is an environmental and heritage education program that provides students with FREE curriculum-based presentations and field trips by local experts (Community Educators, or CEs) on the land, history and culture of the Columbia Basin region. The program inspires stewardship and a conservation ethic by promoting an understanding of ecosystems and environmental issues, and providing opportunities for students to directly experience ecologically and culturally significant areas in their own back yards.
Each year, thousands of students get to enjoy a Wild Voice. We hope your students will participate too.
For detailed information about programs and bookings, please see the information boxes on the left hand side of the page. Questions can be directed to Program Coordinator, Susie MacDonald at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Beyond Recyclingmore info
The Beyond Recycling lessons provide an opportunity for students and teachers…
Author/Presenter: Monica Nissen
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: All, Fall
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Economics and Globalization, First Nations
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Wild About Birdsmore info
Birds hold a special fascination for kids- they fly! From a sneak peak at what they…
Author/Presenter: Judith Robertson
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: Winter
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Community Engagement
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Outdoor Careers in the Kootenaysmore info
What is it like to crawl into a bear den - with a sleeping bear? What is it like…
Author/Presenter: Dave Quinn
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9), High School (10-12)
Availability: All
Theme: Community Engagement, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Outdoor Education
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Homing in on Habitatmore info
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Homing in on Habitatmore info
In this search and discovery program students will unlock the secrets in our local…
Author/Presenter: Shanoon Bennett
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: All
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Outdoor Education
Cost: None
Biodiversity BC: Care and Aware of Endangered Speciesmore info
This program will reinforce that people are part of ecosystems; posing problems &…
Author/Presenter: Sadie Parr
Target Grades: All
Availability: All
Theme: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: None
Classroom with Outdoors: Grade 4 - The Magic of Naturemore info
www.wildsight.ca/classroom
Author/Presenter: Wildsight
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: Spring, Fall
Theme: Ecosystems
Cost: None
Winter Wondermore info
www.wildsight.ca/education/winterwonder
Author/Presenter: Wildsight
Target Grades: Primary (K-3)
Availability: Winter
Theme: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: None
Legends of the Forestmore info
Teach kids how to identify trees, plants, and insects that grow and live in our backyards…
Author/Presenter: Darcee O'Hearn
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: All
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: none
Let’s Get Growing - SD6more info
Through the Community Greenhouse at DTSS and outreach to schools, school gardens…
Author/Presenter: Ally Candy
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall
Theme: Ecosystems
Cost: none
Discovering Local Foodmore info
Edible Acres is an organic market farm and an adventure in Community Supported Agriculture…
Author/Presenter: Lin and Oliver Egan
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9), High School (10-12)
Availability: Spring, Summer, Fall
Theme: Community Engagement, Food Security
Cost: none
SOS! Save our Sturgeon!more info
Learn how animals use their sense of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing to survive.…
Author/Presenter: Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Target Grades: All
Availability: Spring
Theme: Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: Donation $5.00 per child for groups less thank 10 kids. $60 per class for groups of 10-24 kids
Senses Activitiesmore info
Learn how animals use their sense of touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing to survivie.…
Author/Presenter: Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Target Grades: All
Availability: Spring
Theme: Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: Donation $5.00 per child for groups less thank 10 kids. $60 per class for groups of 10-24 kids
Wildlifewalk - Bluebird Trailmore info
Learn about local wildlife and their habitat on our wildlife walk. Your kids will…
Author/Presenter: Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Target Grades: All
Availability: Spring
Theme: Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: Donation $5.00 per child for groups less thank 10 kids. $60 per class for groups of 10-24 kids
Hatchery Tourmore info
Learn about Kootenay Trout Hatchery procedures and our freshwater resources in our…
Author/Presenter: Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Target Grades: All
Availability: Spring
Theme: Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: Donation $5.00 per child for groups less thank 10 kids. $60 per class for groups of 10-24 kids