with cetacean expert Dr. John Ford
Come learn about local ecology and the connection between the land and the sea, with Raincoast Education Society biologist. Meet at the Whale Lot (Lighthouse Loop). Rain or shine!
The shorebirds are starting to arrive on the Tofino Mudflats to fuel up for their journey north. In preparation for the feeding frenzy, team mudflats will be cleaning up plastic pollution from the mudflats shoreline.
In this weekend field course, participants will be introduced to the general ecology and biology of birds with an emphasis on the species commonly found in and around Clayoquot Sound.
This course focuses on the rich marine environment that plays an integral role in life on this coast.
Learn about local history, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information.
We will kick off the Tofino Shorebird Festival with a social evening to celebrate the migration of the shorebirds, meet other bird enthusiasts, and go over the festival schedule while enjoying food and drink.
Join us for an introduction to birding and shorebird identification. We will go over some key points to help you identify and recognize the common shorebird species you can expect to see around Tofino in the spring.
Shaping an environmentally sustainable future for the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound region through education and community stewardship