Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Take Another Look!


Sunday April 28 
Meet at Sasamat and 16th Avenue.
Event open from 1-4 PM, allow about an hour to complete.

This  is a  Fun Family treasure hunt
we have levels for all ages from toddlers to adults! 

more information on PSPS website

Monday, 15 April 2013

TT April 20th: Spring Vacation!

Do you want to learn more about the park's Spring plants? Would you like to meet other families on a relaxing Saturday morning?

Trail Troupers program is hosting its March nature walk for children and their guardians. Join us for a fun walk on April 20th, the upcoming Saturday. The walk will run from 10-11am, and we will be meeting at 12th Avenue and Blanca Street. This month's theme is "Spring Vacation". See you all there!  

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

NightQuest!!!
























Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013
Time:  7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Pacific Spirit Regional Park, 16th Ave Park Entrance (400m west of Blanca)
Explore the magic and mystery of the park at night. Make your way along 2 km of lantern-lit trails to discover more about the creatures who live in the forest darkness. Then join the community for some storytelling, drumming and campfire fun! Bring a lantern or flashlight and allow 1 hr to complete the quest.
 
FREE, and bring a mug & change for the Girl Guides concession.

Camosun Bog Sundews: You've heard of animals that only eat plants, what do you call a plant that only eats animals?"

Sundews germinated in a school classroom from seed from Camosun bog: CBRG donated some mini bogs to Vancouver Schools.  This one grew in a tub in Prince of Wales Secondary. Photos by Robert Mo



Saturday, 2 March 2013

TT March 16th: "The Beauties of Winter"

Are you interested in getting some fresh air on a weekend morning? Would you like to learn more about the various plant species of the Park? Do you want your children to grow to love and care for their natural world? 

Trail Troupers program is hosting its March nature walk for young children and their guardians. Come out and join us for a fun and memorable walk on March 16th. The walk will run from 10-11am, and we will be meeting at 12th Avenue and Blanca Street. This month's theme is "The Beauties of Winter". See you all there!  





P.S. For more information, or if you wish to be added onto the parent mailing list, contact us at: 
psp.youth@gmail.com

Cheers,

Sheida
Director, Trail Troupers

Friday, 8 February 2013

TT February 16th: Lily of the Valley


It`s about time for Trail Troupers` next walk! We lead monthly nature walks for children around the Pacific Spirit Park trails to bring them in closer acquaintance with their nature. Every walk is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month, so there are no surprises in terms of dates!

Take a look at the poster below to find out about the upcoming walk on February 16th, 2013:




Contact us at psp.youth@gmail.com to be added onto the parent mailing list. Please don't hesitate to ask us any questions.

Cheers,
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

Januray 2013: Detective Action

The past Trail Troupers walk in January was a great success. Grade 12 student Nadine Chan single-handedly led the walk for seven children on the topic of "Detective Action". During the walk, she taught everyone the small details in the park that would otherwise be neglected. Take a look at the high-lights of the day:


"Sword fern is a type of fern that looks like a sword!"

Interactive activity using their hearing and smelling senses. 
The children were asked to close their eyes and shout out what they sense.


Check out the fungi growing on the tree bark! 
 
Finding refuge inside a hollow tree.

Stay tuned for updates regarding the February walk!

Cheers,
Sheida
Director, Trail Troupers Program

For more information, contact us at: psp.youth@gmail.com