Trail Troupers Walk THIS SATRUDAY JANUARY 17TH, 10am

Hello friends of Nature!

Trail Troupers will be holding its next nature walk this Saturday January 17th at 10-11am. We will be learning about Coyotes!! We would love to see old and new faces, so please join us for a fun way to start the weekend. We will meet at the Old Park Center of Pacific Spirit Park, which has its entrance located on 16th Avenue, about 200m West of Blanca Street. Dress well for the weather and arrive on time for a particularly good time.

Regards,
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

TT Walk: Saturday Nov. 15 at 10am

Dear Parents,

Trail Troupers will hold its next nature walk on November 15th at 10am. Please dress warmly and bring your kids for a fun hour. We will meet at 33rd Avenue and Camosun Street, and the theme of the month is "Spot the Differences".

Hope to see everyone there,

Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

Insects and Spiders

Time for the September walk! The walk will take place next Saturday, September 20th at 10am. We are super excited and have been preparing for a walk where you will learn about the insects and spiders on the trails. We will meet at the Old Park Center, on 16th Avenue and just west of Blanca Street. Please remember to dress for the weather; the walk will go on even in case of rain shower! Our leaders Kassandra and Phillip will be leading this month's walk, and they're excited to see everyone.

See the poster below for more detail on the walk:

Hope to see everyone.
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

Take Another Look!

Sunday September 14 

Meet at the Park Outpost (Park Center) on 16th Ave.
(see map below)

Event open from 1-4 PM, allow 45 min to an hour to complete.
(last start time 3:30)

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

Snowberry the mouse and Hazel the squirrel are back, come and see their next adventure in the forest!

more information on PSPS website

Trail Troupers: June Debrief + Our Canada Project

Last walk we had a great show-up and terrific weather, which together called for a few zealous photos! We met at 33rd Avenue and Camosun Street, and followed a rather short but fascinating trail. Please the previous post for more information on the trip.

The kids after winning the infamous game "Squirrel Tag":

Sharing their experiences after the game "Camouflage":

In addition, I am excited to announce that Our Canada Project has added Trail Troupers to its archive of inspiring youth-led programs in Canada. To find our description and take a glimpse of other astounding programs, please visit their website at www.ourcanadaproject.ca . 

Cheers until next time!

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

Trail Troupers Walk: June 21st at 10am

This Saturday we present you with...

"Forest Fun!" That's right; Trail Troupers has decided to focus this walk on teaching "fun" facts about the forest. We will be learning a wide range of information, from the foams produced by Spit Bugs to a plant nicknamed Moustache and Beard, to exciting games like squirrel tag and bird's nest. We have designed all the activities to fit 5-10 year-old children, but all is welcome!

Please meet us at 33rd Avenue and Camosun Street at 10am sharp on June 21st for a morning full of fun. If you are interested in attending the walk or for more info, please email us at pspyouth@gmail.com .

PS- Did you know?? Spittle Bugs use plant juice to produce foamy material. Scientists are still debating the reason for the behaviour, but it is common notion that the foam hides them from predators' eyes. Also, some research has been done to show that they prefer humid environment for growth and survival. After all, nothing is more humid than a bath of bubbles all around you!

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Cheers to Nature,

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

Recap. on April's Walk

The April walk was particularly interesting this time around. We did a variety of activities, including determining the diversity of colours in the forest, collaborating on a group art project, and pulling on the inspiration of the forest by doing some poetry and drawing. This was the first walk where we used art, rather than science alone, to stimulate some different styles of learning within the group. We hope that we have sparked curiosity about the forest in a new way.

 This month's leader Kassandra Yau took a few photos during the walk:

Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming walk.

Regards,
Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program