Nature Walk January 16th at 10am

Hello environmental enthusiasts,

Trail Troupers will be holding its next nature walk on Saturday Jan. 16th at 10am. We will meet at the Old Park Centre (16th Avenue, 400m West of Blanca Street) at this time to lead a one-hour walk on the topic of "Winter in the Park". Please dress warm for the weather and bring your enthusiasm!

Warm Regards,

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

(For more information visit the website at: pacificspiritparksociety.org)

Nature Walk Saturday November 29th at 10am

Dear Parents and environmental enthusiasts;

It is time for our next nature walk! Please come dressed for the weather and ready to learn about "Squirrels" on Saturday November 29th at 10am. Admission is free and new members are welcome! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to send us an email at pspyouth@gmail.com . 

Regards,

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

TT Walk: Saturday October 31st at 10am

Dear Parents/Park enthusiasts;

The next Trail Troupers walk will take place the upcoming Saturday October 31st at 10am. During this walk the leaders will teach interesting facts about SQUIRRELS. Hope to see you and all the little ones soon!

Cheers,
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

TT Nature Walk: Saturday September 19th

Are you interested in teaching your children about nature? Would you like to attend a Family Event for FREE on a weekend? Trail Troupers is hosting its next nature walk on September 19th at the Old Park Centre, located on 16th Avenue, 400m West of Blanca Street. Meet us at 10am for a fun hour-long walk about FUNGI!

August Walk -Insects

We had a blast on our insects walk! So much fun, in fact, that we just had to take a group picture of us posing as bees and butterflies. 

Cheers

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program 

June Nature Walk

We had a very successful walk last June -great number of kids, good mentors, and interesting lessons! Below are a few shots to capture a glimpse of the walk. 

Me and the twins!

Gelareh leading the sensory activity

Cheers

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

TT Nature Walk: Saturday August 15th at 10am

Dear Parents,

We will be meeting at the Old Park Center on Saturday August 15th from 10-11am for a walk on Insects! How exciting! We will meet at the Old Park Center (16th Avenue, 400m West of Blanca Street. See you all there!!

Cheers,

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

Trail Troupers Walk: Saturday June 13th at 10am

Dear Parents;

The next Trail Troupers Nature Walk will be taking place the upcoming Saturday June 13th at 10am. We will be learning about a novel topic: Systems! Please meet us at the Old Park Center (location of Night Quest), which is on 16th Avenue and 400m West of Blanca Street.

Cheers,

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

TT Nature Walk: Saturday May 16th at 10am

Dear Parents and environmental enthusiasts,

It is my pleasure to announce the next Trail Troupers Nature Walk, taking place the upcoming Saturday May 16th at 10am. We will be learning about frogs and other exciting amphibians. Please meet us at the Old Park Center (location of Night Quest), which is on 16th Avenue and 200m West of Blanca Street.

We hope to see everyone there!

Sheida Naderi-Azad

Director, Trail Troupers Program

Take Another Look

Take Another Look!  April 19

This is a repeat, with some changes and additions,  of the September 2014 Take Another Look event. 

 If you came last fall, see if you can solve the puzzles faster this time.  Bring your friends!

Sunday April 19 

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 adventure in the forest!

For more details see the event page.

TT Nature Walk: Saturday March 21st at 10am

Dear environmental enthusiasts,

Trail Troupers will be holding its next nature walk on "Nocturnal Animals" next Saturday March 21st at 10am. Please meet us at the Old Park Center and dress for the weather!

We are extremely excited about this walk since we will be teaching about bats, owls and eagles! See poster below for detail, and hope to see everyone there:

Cheers,
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program

Trail Troupers Walk - Friday Feb. 20th at 3:30

Hey everyone,

We will have our next family nature walk on FRIDAY February 20th at 3:30pm. Please come dressed for the weather and meet us at 12th Avenue and Blanca Street to learn about LOVE BIRDS.

We are very excited about the upcoming walk and we hope to see many familiar faces there!

Cheers,
Sheida

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

Trail Troupers Walk: May 17th at 10am

Last month we had a very exciting walk where we looked at the park from an "artsy" perspective as opposed to our usual scientific outlook. Unfortunately, many parents were not able to locate the trail and were unable to attend. That is why we have decided to lead another walk with a similar theme.

Are you interested in teaching your children about nature? Would you like to attend a Family Event for FREE on a weekend? Trail Troupers is hosting its next nature walk on May17th at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Acadia Road. Meet us at 10am for a fun hour-long walk. This walk is intended for families with children aged 3-12 years old.

Here's the map in case you cannot find us!

Take a look at our poster with more information:

Dress warm, bring your kids, and be prepared to learn about discovering the park. For more information or to be added to our Parent Mailing List, email us at pspyouth@gmail.com . You may also check out our blog at http://pspsevents.blogspot.ca/ for monthly updates.

See you soon,
Sheida Naderi-Azad
Director, Trail Troupers Program