BOOK A WILD VOICES FOR KIDS PROGRAM!
All programs are now available for booking at the subsidized rates of:
– $150 (1-1.5 hr in class or outdoor program)
– $250 (half-day field study)
– $350 (full-day field study)
Teachers who are current CBEEN members may access one complimentary program (with up to $250 in bussing cost reimbursement) for their classroom in the school year. Up to 200 complimentary programs are available for the 2019-2020 school year to teachers across the Basin on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Homing in on Habitat
| Bookable Type(s) | Half Day Field Study |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Location | nearby greenspace or park |
| Contact This Presenter | shanoonoftheforest@gmail.com / 250-226-6757 |
About the Program
In this search and discovery program students will unlock the secrets in our local habitat. Join Shanoon in this quest to discover the special needs and homes of animals and the amazing interdependence of life in a forest.
About the Community Educator
Shannon Bennett has a Bsc in Earth Sciences and has been working in environmental education since the early 80's as a Park Naturalist in Alberta and BC Parks. She loves to inspire, engage, connect, and motivate students to discover and explore their wild local bioregions, to develop curiosity, knowledge, awareness and appreciation of where they live.
| Tags: | Ecosystems / Wildlife |
|---|---|
| Seasons: | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Grade Levels: | Intermediate (4-6), Primary (K-3) |
| School Districts: | Independent, SD20, SD10, SD8 |
Testimonials:
"This educator was unbelievably organized. She was able to change her presentation due to an emergency at the school. She went beyond the requirements of what was asked. " - Karen Walgren
"Shanoon is so knowledgeable, but for my antsy little Gr 1/2s maybe a little too wordy. " - Catherine MacKinnon
