It has been almost a year since 16 year old Greta Thunberg started striking every Friday in front of the Swedish parliament to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis. Are you looking for resources on how you can participate in #FridaysForFuture? Check out https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/ which includes a map of climate strikes happening all over the world (including the Columbia Basin!) as well template letters to local media on #climatestrike events in September and ways to encourage and deepen the climate knowledge with action in schools.

We are looking forward to bringing more Wild Voices presentations and field studies to Kimberley students during the 2019-20 school year thanks to Kimberley Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund's generous support!

We would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to the Osprey Community Foundation for their support, which will allow more students in Nelson and area to hear a "wild voice" this coming school year!

Check out these awesome online courses through the Cornell Civic Ecology Lab , for only $60 USD each, starting Sept 3! Lots of great networking opportunities as there will be hundreds of participants from all over the world.

"Climate Change Science, Communication, and Action" covers the basics of climate change, from science to action. A comprehensive list of climate change solutions will help you focus on climate action that you can achieve during the course, and then plan a post-course climate action engagement. For more info and to register, go to: https://civicecology.org/course-cc/

"Intro to Environmental Education" is the perfect course for anyone interested in starting a career in Environmental Education or improving their skillset. For more info and to register, go to: https://civicecology.org/course-iee/

Columbia Basin Trust has some updates on their Climate Action Program, including creation of a new partnership for a LiDAR mapping project that will work toward reducing the risks and impacts associated with flooding in several Columbia Basin communities. For more info on this project, plus other Climate Action happening throughout the basin, check out the updates at http://ow.ly/qOwl50vCsq8

Thanks to BCHydro for their generous funding of the Wild Voices program! Many students in the Basin will get to participate in a Wild Voice environmental education program in the upcoming school year!

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/.