Ever heard of "coyote mentoring", but don't know what it means? Coyote Mentoring is a powerful nature-based educational model that fosters a deep connection with the natural world. Focusing on play, story telling and nature crafts, Coyote Mentoring is an amazing way of getting both children and adults to learn…without knowing it! There are two upcoming Coyote Mentoring workshops in the basin - Sept 28 in Windermere and October 25 in Revelstoke. For more info and to register, go to: https://cbeen.ca/workshops/

In preparation of the 2019-20 school year, Wild Voices would like to thank Canfor for their contribution to environmental learning programs for students!

Check out City of Revelstoke - Parks, Recreation and Culture upcoming Natural Leaders Program! Over the course of six weekends, kids aged 6-12 will build leadership and wilderness skills while exploring Revelstoke outdoors. 👍

We would like to shout out a big "Thanks!" to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary for their continued support of the Wild Voices program!

Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society is hosting a community weed pull during the 10th annual Toadfest, Aug 21-22 at Summit Lake Provincial Park! Come and get your hands dirty and help improve Western Toad!

More info: http://ow.ly/EF6S50vq08K

Prairie Bound! Great to have a team of our members at the #EECOM2019 Canadian Environmental Education Conference in Saskatoon learning more about how we can better educate about climate change.

Thank you to the Sparwood Community Fund for their contribution to environmental learning programs for local students!

This week's #wildvoicesweekly program du jour is "Essential Survival Skills/La Survie Sauvage", available to middle school classes in the West Kootenay.

This field study is all about wilderness survival: how to best prepare for wilderness adventures, mitigate risks and manage incidents in the wilderness. Students come away from this work having had valuable teamwork and leadership experience. "Essential Survival Skills/La Survie Sauvage" is offered in English and French!

Teachers can find and book this field study through the direct link, here: http://ow.ly/nvcj30o8JKI. Find more of Mireille's program, among other great environmental learning experiences in our directory at https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/.

We're featuring Revelstoke's "All About Bats" in this #wildvoicesweekly program feature!

In "All About Bats", students explore the fascinating world of the “Chiroptera” family - Bats! Tailored and available to all seasons, students learn about bat biology, ecology and dispell myths about bats through hands-on activities and games.

Teachers can find and book Mandy's presentation for Revelstoke through the direct link, here: http://ow.ly/qC1q30o8Igd. Find an "All About Bats" for your area, among other great environmental learning opportunities, in our directory at https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/.

This week's #wildvoicesweekly program feature is the Web of Life Initiative!

Through the story of lktomi Luta Wi (Red Spider Woman), students learn to all co-create responsible, kind relationships not only with each other, but also with Nature. Students explore the Traditional Indigenous Worldview and the interconnectedness of all life through story, ceremony, games and creative art over the course of this full day program.

Teacher's can find a direct link to Web of Life Initiative here: http://ow.ly/g9w630o8FVl. For more great environmental learning programs, check out our complete listing at https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/.

This week's #CBEENDirectory feature is Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society!

Friends of Kootenay Lake encourage a broader and deeper understanding the lake’s ecosystems and strive to build cooperative relationships among Kootenay Lake communities. Every lakeside community member has a role to play in protecting the lake’s immense value. Save the date for their Spring Beach Clean-up at Kokanee Creek this April 27th: http://ow.ly/Dotz30o9MA6.

Find the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society among 125+ other organizations in our directory at https://cbeen.ca/directory/!

For our francophone teacher friends: Natural Curiosity's magnificent Second Edition is now available in French!: http://ow.ly/Ie2G50pErlq

This week, we're sharing "Citizen Science: Birding at Kokanee Creek" in our #wildvoicesweekly program feature!

For Citizen Science: Birding at Kokanee Creek, Nelson area students get to be an ornithologist for a day at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park! Groups will learn how to identify local birds by sight and by their calls; look for bird sign (woodpecker excavations, nests, tracks, owl pellets etc.); and talk about the relationship of birds to their habitat.

Teachers can find a direct link to this full day field study, here: http://ow.ly/35Fp30o8EtN. For more great environmental learning programs, check out our complete listing at https://cbeen.ca/wildvoices-programs/.

Students from J.L. Crowe Secondary took their learning to Strawberry Pass last week, where they picked up some Winter Safety & Survival Skills from #wildvoices educator Shanoon Bennett. Thanks for the snap, Ami!