Coming November 12, 2008...
The Whycocomagh Eco Centre Presents: "In A Cultural Garden"
An environmental/cultural play by WEC Grade 5 and Christine Gillis Campbell

When: November 12, 2008
Where: Whycocomagh Education Centre
Time: 7:00 pm
 

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National Forest Week: September 21-27, 2008
Theme: Canada's Forests - Biodiversity in a Changing World

“Kids in the Forest” is an annual event of guided hikes emphasizing the natural and cultural history of the Forest and surrounding areas, set up by the Whycocomagh Eco Centre and Department of Natural Resources to celebrate National Forestry week. “Kids in the Forest” is a fun, healthy, exciting event for kids to broaden their horizons; and hiking is great way to help them appreciate all the beauty and adventure that the natural world offers. Kids love to learn, and giving the opportunity of hands on experience is truly remarkable way to learn.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Mabou Highlands is the beautiful uneven-aged Acadian Forests of the Black River Woodlot, Neal Livingston. The woodlot features a rich mixture of softwood and hardwood Acadian Forest species, wildlife and an abundance of brooks and this year’s site for “Kids in the Forest”. The day was set up with a variety interactive stations including: Forestry ecology, Insect life cycles, GEO mapping, Species at Risk, Fire and prevention, Tree identification, Geology, and Maple Syrup production.

While the program is designed for students in grade 6; it was the grade 5 class of the Education Centre that had the opportunity to partake in this event and to the surprise and delight of all presenters this group became known as the most attentive, courteous, caring, interested and knowledgeable group; a true credit to our teachers, parents and community!

* View photos from the event
 

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