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BOOK A WILD VOICES FOR KIDS PROGRAM!

Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, we will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs.

Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do.

We ask that teachers ensure that a program does not violate their school and/or district policies before booking.  It is the responsibility of the teacher to confirm program suitability and communicate needs and questions to the Community Educator that is delivering the program.

Do you have any question about the Wild Voices Program? Please connect with Mia at wildvoices@cbeen.org

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Bookable Booked 67 time(s)

All About Bats: Kimberley/Cranbrook


Bookable Type(s) In Class/School Yard (1 - 1.5 hr)
Duration1 Hour
Locationin-class
Contact This Presenterwolfsong1@shaw.ca / 250-427-2608

**Please email Patty at wolfsong1@shaw.ca to discuss dates before making a booking request**

**Not available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and all day Friday**

About the Program
Did you know that bats can eat their body weight in insects in a night? Or that some residents of the Columbia Basin have rare bat species living in their garden shed?

During this program, you'll find out more about the amazing world of bats including their biology, ecology and myths. Students get a virtual tour of bats from around the world, eavesdrop on the echolocation calls of bats, touch and feel bat research equipment.

Post-program activities can be left with the instructor. Students will learn more about how to participate in bat counts or build a bat house.

About the Community Educator
Patty Kolesnichenko has worked for over 20 years teaching Outdoor Education at the Boyne River Natural Science School, the Nor West Outdoor Centre in Ontario and St Patrick High school's Outdoor Program in Yellowknife. Patty has also run her own adventure tourism and education business "Wolfsong Adventures" in the Northwest Territories. Patty is in her element when teaching outdoor education and enjoys helping young people find meaningful connections to their natural environment.

Patty Kolesnichenko
(Educator: Standard)

Organization/School: Outdoor Educator

Title: Outdoor Environmental Educator

Address: Kimberley, BC

Curriculum Links:
Tags:Ecosystems / Wildlife
Seasons:Winter, Autumn
Grade Levels:Intermediate (4-6), Primary (K-3), Middle (7-9), High (10-12), Independent
School Districts:Independent, SD6, SD5

Testimonials:

See 38 testimonials.
"I have already recommended Patty to many other teachers in the district. Patty has excellent classroom management skills which I really appreciate - especially this year with a high needs class. Patty is always SO KNOWLEDGEABLE and presentations are always very exciting. She is a gem!" - Sheryl Smith
"A fantastic program delivered by Patty. " - Kate Ruoss
"Batty Patty has excellent hands on specimens and activities that the children enjoyed. " - Sandy McArthur
"Patty you always do a great job and I hope to book you again in the fall. The children always are very engaged. " - Joanne Weatherall
"She was fantastic and changed her presentation for my wiggling all boys class to meet their needs. " - Anonymous
"Great program!!" - Carolyn Cross
"I thought the presentation was fantastic. " - Anonymous
"Excellent! Patty knows how to work with young children and easily adapts presentations to meet the need of the group. She is amazing at reading a group and adjusting the program (if necessary) to go in the direction of the kids but still maintaining to goals and objectives set out! She's fantastic!!" - Pamela Franklin-Cooper
"Absolutely. Patty's presentations are always fantastic. She has great teaching skills. " - Carrie Heyde
"Patty was amazing, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable! I would highly recommend other teachers to book her presentation!!" - Anonymous
"Patty was amazing, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable! I would highly recommend other teachers to book her presentation!!" - Anonymous
"Patty is an amazing and extremely knowledgeable presenter who engages the students to make the entire presentation fun for them!!" - Anonymous
"Patty had a great presentation! She is very knowledgeable about bats and she worked really well with my students in my class." - Rhonda Murphy
"Patty had a great presentation! She is very knowledgeable about bats and she worked really well with my students in my class." - Rhonda Murphy
"I would recommend Patti. She was very knowledgeable about bats and she was great at interacting with my students." - Rhonda Murphy
"Patty is very knowledgeable about bats and she is very good at adjusting the program for the students' age and interest!" - Carolyn Cross
"Patty is a pro. We had technical difficulties and she changed her presentation on the fly. She fit it to K/1 perfectly as well as adjusting to the sleepy 'post Halloween' vibe in the room." - Michelle Quinn
"I just love Patty Batty! She truly has a gift for connecting with children and sharing what is so obviously a passion for bats and the outdoors. I am always inspired by her teaching and always learn something new. " - Sheryl Smith
"Patty is amazing. She holds kindergarten interest for an hour, which is no small feat. Her presentation is hands-on and tailored to the kids. We love her." - leah draper
"Patty is a fantastic instructor with a passion for teaching about bats. Her enthusiastic, age-appropriate presentation engaged my students' curiosity!" - Carolyn Cross
"Patty is lively and draws us into whatever topic she is sharing on." - Shannon Magee
"Patty engaged the students and we all had fun!" - Judi Poole
"Patty was excellent with the children and kept them engaged throughout the presentation. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching the children." - Carmen Gallina
"Patty is always well prepared and eager to share her knowledge in ways that engage children." - Carolyn Cross
"It is always a pleasure to have Patty visit my class!" - Carolyn Cross
"Patty is such a wonderful educator! She is full of knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for our our children and the natural world! As a result her presentations are captivating and meaningful to the children." - Anna Strapko
"I thought the whole program was fantastic as per usual!" - Angela Linardic
"I love Patty and will always choose programs that she is the facilitator for. She’s fun, engaging and knowledgeable. " - Danielle Rousseau
"I am always so impressed with Batty Patty's knowledge of everything outdoors and her ability to connect and effectively engage with my students. I always pick up new strategies and ideas from Patty." - Sheryl Smith
"Patty is always so fun ! She engages the children and knows how to deliver important information to the children. " - Anna Strapko
"Patty reads the group so well and provides lots of opportunities for movement and interaction with objects. She comes well prepared and easily adapts to teachers needs/requests." - Natasha Burgess
"Patty consistently delivers excellent programs. She engages the students and is fantastic at adapting and adjusting content to meet their abilities and interests." - Deleen Adams
"Awesome! I love how you engage the students and modify your presentation as needed!" - Carolyn Cross
"She even tied in what the students were eating during snack time with what bats like to eat." - Angela Linardic
"Patty was absolutely amazing with the Kinder kiddos. She knew when to shorten up on a part and when to really expand on other areas of her presentation according to their (kinders) attention span." - Stephanie McDowell
"Patty is such a lovely human being who is able to share her passion and knowledge about bats in a way that 4 & 5 year olds can grasp and appreciate. The children were captivated and at the end learned new things about bats in our area and how to keep them protected." - Anna Strapko
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"Yes" - Angela Linardic

Program Price Options:

Due to recent CBEEN program funding changes, CBEEN will now offer price options for Wild Voices for Kids programs. Please select the price option that suits your needs, knowing that some schools don’t have access to the financial resources that others do. The following price options are available:

  1. Non-subsidized: Please select this option if you can access funds to pay the full price for this program. By selecting this option, this will allow us to offer more subsidized programs to those schools who don’t have the same support as you might. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
    • In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hours = $250
    • Half-day field study = $390
    • Full-day field study = $595
  2. Slightly Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a bit of support in paying for your program. CBEEN has secured some grant funding to support this option. An unlimited number of programs are available at this payment level.
    • In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $150
    • Half-day field study = $250
    • Full-day field study = $350
  3. Heavily Subsidized: Please select this option if you need a lot of support in helping to make programs happen in your school. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access two heavily subsidized programs/class/year.
    • In class/school yard ~1-1.5 hrs = $75
    • Half-day field study = $125
    • Full-day field study = $175
  4. Fully Subsidized: Please select this option if you have no means of accessing funding for a program. CBEEN has secured funding to allow a limited number of classes to access one totally subsidized program/class/year.

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