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

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

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

TT January 19th: Newt Loop

Hi world,
My name is Sheida Naderi-Azad, and I am currently the leader of the Trail Troupers program. 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 January 19th, 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

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Listening to story, Stories Along the Trail Sept 2012