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).
Invermere’s Watershedmore info
During this fieldtrip the students will learn how they share our water with fish…
Author/Presenter: Rich McCleary
Target Grades: Primary (K-3)
Availability: Spring, Fall
Theme: Ecosystems, Water
Cost: None
Backcountry Food Preparation 101more info
Students will learn the basics of food dehydration, meal planning, and prepare thier…
Author/Presenter: Dave Quinn
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9), High School (10-12)
Availability: All
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Energy, Outdoor Education
Cost: None
Kokanee Spawning Field Tripmore info
Full day field trip to witness one of the great, colourful wildlife events of our…
Author/Presenter: Dave Quinn
Target Grades: All
Availability: Fall
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Water
Cost: None
Wilmer Wetlands Explorationsmore info
Using Our Senses to Discover Our Environment: (Grade 1) On this field trip, the students…
Author/Presenter: Rich McCleary
Target Grades: Primary (K-3)
Availability: Spring
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Community Engagement, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Water
Cost: None
All About Bats, Meadow Creekmore info
Did you know that bats can eat their body weight in insects in a night? Or that some…
Author/Presenter: Gillian Sanders
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: None
Learn to Growmore info
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Author/Presenter: Creston Valley Friends of the Community Greenhouse Society
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: Spring
Theme: Community Engagement, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Food Security, Water
Cost: none
Save the Frogsmore info
Frog populations have been decreasing dramatically over the last 30 years due to…
Author/Presenter: Judith Robertson
Target Grades: Primary (K-3)
Availability: Spring
Theme: Air and Atmosphere, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Water
Cost: none
Beyond Recycling, SD 5 & 6more info
The Beyond Recycling lessons provide an opportunity for students and teachers to…
Author/Presenter: Patty Kolesnichenko
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Cost: None
All About Bats, Revelstokemore info
Did you know that over half the bat species in BC are considered vulnerable or threatened?…
Author/Presenter: Mandy Kellner
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife
Cost: none
Earth Matters: Composting with Worms!more info
During the presentation, students will learn how to set up an indoor worm bin, including…
Author/Presenter: Heather Feenstra (Earth Matters (Nelson CARES Society))
Target Grades: Primary (K-3), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: All
Theme: Ecological Footprint, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Community Engagement, Food Security
Cost: None
Golden Bear Awaremore info
The Golden Bear Aware Community Coordinator will present an educational program to…
Author/Presenter: Sadie Parr
Target Grades: All
Availability: All
Theme: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Wildlife, Food Security
Cost: None
Fur Trade: Introduction to Aboriginal Impact and Involvementmore info
This presentation gives a general overview to the impact that the Aboriginal people…
Author/Presenter: Amy Cross
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: First Nations, Heritage
Cost: None
Introduction to Michif Languagemore info
This is an introduction to the basics of the Michif language. Focusing on French-Cree…
Author/Presenter: Amy Cross
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: First Nations, Heritage
Cost: None
Metis Jiggingmore info
This presentation is an introduction to traditional Métis Jigging. Students will…
Author/Presenter: Amy Cross
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: First Nations, Heritage
Cost: None
Metis Culture and Historymore info
The presentation is designed to introduce students and teachers to the Métis culture…
Author/Presenter: Amy Cross
Target Grades: Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (7-9)
Availability: Spring, Fall, Winter
Theme: First Nations, Heritage
Cost: None
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May Member Feature: Carson Loftsgard & Erryn Turcon read more
For more information about different events, information, and upcoming meetings at CBEEN, check out our calendar here.
