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About the Program
The Squamish River Watershed Society (SRWS) Outreach Program is a Kinder - Grade 7 curriculum based design, delivered annually since 2006 to Squamish elementary school students and facilitates experiential learning through interactive activities in various parts of the watershed (typically focusing on the estuary or rivers). It connects over 600 students to our watershed and all it supports through authentic, hands-on activities and adventure. The program is offered free of charge to schools and relies on donations from community sponsors, grants, as well as help from numerous volunteers and partners. We are extremely grateful for the support we’ve received for the program over the years from our Volunteers and Funders.
Location and Dates:
April - May annually. The next program date is TBD.
Learn about last years Outreach Program (from BC Wildlife Federation Bog Blog):
Each year, the Squamish River Watershed Society (SRWS) hosts an outreach event for elementary school students to provide a space for experiential learning through interactive activities and games. Typically, the focus is on the estuary, the rivers within the watershed, and the species that make this region home. This year, the focus was on salmon and how they play a vital role in ensuring the health and vitality of this incredibly diverse ecosystem. The program was held over two weeks, giving students the opportunity to participate in activities that imparted a basic understanding of the salmon life cycle, and all the ways in which salmon are an essential keystone species.
To learn more check out the BCWF Blog at:
https://bcwfbogblog.com/2019/05/16/wild-for-salmon-squamish-outreach-2019/
To learn more check out the BCWF Blog at:
https://bcwfbogblog.com/2019/05/16/wild-for-salmon-squamish-outreach-2019/
How to sign-up if you're an elementary school educator?
An e-mail is sent to educators in all elementary schools in Squamish during the month of February to notify them of a first-come first-serve sign-up survey. An e-mail is sent in mid-late March to notify educators if they received a time slot for their classes, including details about the program and prep-work that is suggested before attending.