Wellness and our Environment: teacher Pro-D conference

October 21, 2011, Fort Langley Elementary School

Place-Based Education & Communities: Strategies & Inspiration for Healthy Communities

Hold the date for this once in a lifetime conference about Aboriginal and Environmental education! Don't miss:

• keynote speaker Dr. Jan Hare, a UBC associate professor
• storytelling by Richard Van Camp, a writer in residence for CBC radio
• Squamish Nation drummer and artist Xwalacktun

Registration ($95) includes a membership to each PSA, workshops, a traditional Aboriginal lunch, performances, displays and giveaways. The first 100 registrants will receive a special enviro-gift. More details & schedule to come.

Co-presented by the Aboriginal Education Association and the Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association. Co-sponsored by Langley School District Aboriginal Program and the Langley Social Justice Committee, with support from BCTF and Metro Vancouver.

Poster (3.9 MB)
Details and Registration Form (570 KB)

Where the Wild Things Are Pro-D Workshop

October 21, 2011, 9:30am–12:30pm, Entrance of Camosun Bog, Vancouver (map)

Join the Crazy Boggers, Metro Vancouver Regional Park interpreters and VSB teachers for a FREE active and informative Pro-D walking through an enchanting urban bog! Learn the fascinating story of this ancient ecosystem and methods for interpreting the bog for students of all ages. Taste Labrador Tea, touch a carnivorous sundew and jump on a bog trampoline! Walk away with lesson strategies, classroom resources and the ability to identify at least five bog species and five invasive species, guaranteed! Register by contacting Susan at scng@vsb.bc.ca.

Canada's Parks Day

July 16, 2011, Stanley Park, Vancouver

Parks Canada would like to invite you to a very special event taking place on Canada's Parks Day, July 16th, at Brockton Point in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

As you're likely aware, 2011 marks Canada's centennial as the world's first national parks service and we're busy celebrating across the country and throughout the year with events that highlight 100 years of world leadership in conservation, education and visitor experience programs. We have lots to celebrate including one of the most extensive networks of protected national heritage places in the world with 167 national historic sites, 42 national parks and 4 national marine conservation areas.

We'd love you to join us and Parka the Beaver in one of Vancouver's most beloved places, Stanley Park (@ Brockton Point), for a fun-filled family day of festivities from 12 noon to 5 pm. A free outdoor concert from 4 pm to 8:30 pm will feature the young singer-songwriter-composer Kate Morgan from Kamloops, the Saskatoon rock band The Sheepdogs, and Somali-Canadian hip-hop singer K'Naan.

Follow one of the links below to watch a special invitation from Parka herself. Mark your calendars and Come Celebrate!

English | French

We hope to see you there!

Explore Sustainability in your classroom and Beyond!

Inspire students to get to know, value and care about the places they live and how they are connected. For more information or to book a field trip, teacher workshop, or request resources, call 604-432-6200 or visit www.metrovancouver.org (search: education).

Special Offer: Get Outdoors Workshop
Book a FREE workshop for your group, school or district and learn tools & techniques to connect children with nature. Free resource guide included.