Giants of the Deep: Basking Sharks
2022-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Zoom Event
Photo: Basking Shark / Chris Train
Not that long ago, Basking Sharks, the second largest fish in the world were a common occurrence along the west coast of Vancouver Island. The last time this species was regularly observed on the BC coast was in Clayoquot Sound in the early 1990s. In this presentation Scott will explain the biology, shameful history, current research, and future recovery of the basking shark in Canada’s Pacific waters.
About Scott Wallace: Scott is a lifelong biologist, most happy when wearing gumboots and being with people in the outdoors. He has recently become a partner and owner-operator of a new lodge in Bamfield, Outer Shores Lodge. Before pivoting to Outer Shores Lodge, Scott worked as a marine ecologist at the David Suzuki Foundation for 15 years in the capacity of Senior Research Scientist. He is an educator, author, activist, naturalist, and fisheries researcher whose career has focused on marine conservation. Scott holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and has taught several university and college level courses on the marine and coastal ecology of British Columbia. Scott currently teaches courses with North Island College’s Adventure Guiding program , UBC’s Haida Gwaii Institute, and is a fisheries advisor to the Council of the Haida Nation. In 2006 Scott wrote a book about basking sharks in Canada’s Pacific waters.

Jellyfish: Friend or Foe?
2021-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Event
Jellyfish have been in the oceans for 600 million years – they are one of the oldest animal lineages that are still around today. Unfortunately, jellyfish are often seen as pests because of the negative interactions that they have with people. In fact, jellyfish are integral for healthy ecosystems, but they don’t get much credit for it. This session will explore some of the key roles that jellyfish play in the ocean and balance the narrative that is typically associated with these stinging beauties.

Jessica Schaub is currently a PhD Student in Oceanography at the University of British Columbia. Despite growing up in rural, northern Alberta, Jessica has been drawn to ocean sciences from a young age. In her final months of high school before moving to Vancouver to pursue her degree, Jessica watched a documentary that reported a jellyfish crisis that was unfolding among Japanese fishers. This documentary illuminated the huge knowledge gaps that surrounded jellyfish and pointed to a clear social impact that could be resolved by filling these knowledge gaps. Her interests quickly narrowed, and her entire post-secondary education has been a pursuit of the elusive and enigmatic world of jellyfish ecology. Jessica has been fortunate to conduct research along the BC coast from Calvert Island to Vancouver. Her research has included aerial mapping of jellyfish blooms with drones, figuring out their diets, investigating their microbiomes, and husbandry in aquaria. Jessica is looking forward to her PhD, where she intends to evaluate claims that jellyfish can be considered keystone species.

Giants of the Deep: Mola mola
2021-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Event
My giant buddies: ocean sunfish and the joy of studying them.

They idle about at the ocean surface like lazy orbs, occasionally waving at the world without haste. They look like strange dinosaur fish from the deep, yet they are ultra-modern by evolutionary design. It is of course the strangely shaped ocean sunfish, Mola mola, an iconic member of the West Coast marine megafauna. But did you know a second sunfish species occurs here, too? A brand new species, Mola tecta, only discovered in 2017?
This talk explores some of the latest findings in sunfish research before taking you on a journey to New Zealand to retrace the steps that led to the discovery of Mola tecta, and how citizen science is now providing important insights into its occurrence in the NE Pacific.
About Marianne Nyegaard: After diving with sunfish on a holiday in Indonesia, Marianne become so captivated with these strange fish that she quit her job and embarked on a PhD to study them. What was meant to be a tropical diving project, however, soon became an exercise in detangling the complicated taxonomy of Mola – an adventure that took her back in time over 5 centuries through early European ichthyology, and all the way into modern day genetics. With the help of many, this journey culminated in the discovery of a previously undescribed sunfish species from New Zealand waters – Mola tecta – that continues to fascinate as it pops up in unexpected places, most recently off British Columbia and Alaska. Marianne recently co-founded the New Zealand Ocean Sunfish Research Trust, using citizen science sunfish projects to promote ocean awareness and conservation.

Mushrooms of the West Coast 2021
2021-10-08 19:00 - 2021-10-10 13:00 | Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
This weekend field course will introduce participants to the wonderful world of West Coast Mushrooms. Topics to be covered include introduction to fungi (what are they, and what is their role in our forests?), essentials of collecting and identifying fungi in the field, edible, medicinal and poisonous fungi, cooking with wild mushrooms, and more!
Our Covid Policy: double-vaccinated mandatory to participate

Course Registration is $250 per person, and includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)

Presentation – overview of wild mushrooms, different fungus groups, role of fungi in ecosystems & mushroom identification.

Saturday (9:00 am – 8:30 pm, with breaks)

Field collection of wild mushrooms at field site.
Group lunch (provided).
Sorting of mushroom collections, spore prints, microscope ID session.
Mushroom cooking demonstration and tasting.
Presentation on foraging and identifying edible mushrooms.

Sunday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Field collection and identification of wild (edible) mushrooms.
Group lunch (provided) and course wrap-up.

About the instructors:

Check out photos from the 2019 course below (due to covid there was not a 2020 course):

Plankton Tuesday!
2021-08-31 13:00 - 15:30 | Ocean Outfitters, 368 Main Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Plankton Tuesday!
Though you may not always see them – plankton are out there, and some will become a feast for tiny fish or giant whales. Come observe plankton from up close and learn more! Stop by the breezeway next to Ocean Outfitters – plankton samples will be ready for microscope observation of these fascinating creatures.
Date: Every Tuesday in July and August
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Meet outside Ocean Outfitters (368 Main St.)
Cost: Free

Beach Seine
2021-08-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Tofino Sea Kayaking, 320 Main Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Explore intertidal eelgrass meadows and learn about the animals that live in this important habitat at a beach seine this summer!
Most of us have probably encountered eelgrass – from spending hours in the ocean alongside these green ribbons, or exploring eelgrass-filled mudflats. Eelgrass meadows create habitat for a myriad of coastal species and act as a highly productive ecosystem. And it’s thanks to eelgrass that today’s halibut fish fry or tonight’s salmon dinner is possible. The meadows form a buffer in the water that softens the impact of waves and currents, reducing coastal erosion and creating a calm habitat. This provides a nursery for many juvenile fish, including rockfish, salmon and halibut, and also provides an ideal habitat for herring to spawn. These fish are preyed upon by waterfowl such as: Great Blue Heron, migrating shorebirds and ducks. In addition, eelgrass blades act as a substrate for diatoms and other algae, which get grazed upon by many eelgrass-dwelling invertebrates such as nudibranchs, crabs and shrimp.
We will work together to pull the seine net up on to the beach, and learn how to handle the animals we catch with care. All animals collected will be gently returned to the ocean.
Gumboots recommended – this program will run rain or shine!

Creative Creatures Camp | Ucluelet
2021-08-16 09:00 - 2021-08-20 15:00 | BC
Creative Creatures | Ucluelet
Dates: August 16th-20th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calling all nature loving Picassos! Be inspired by nature’s beauty and channel your creativity into works of art. With Raincoast’s new “Exploring the Edge” camps, you will construct seashell mosaics, make plant tie-dye, create kayak choreography and so much more! Get ready for a week of endless innovation, exploration and fun in the sun!
Ages: 6- 12
Cost: $250
Drop off and pick up at Ucluelet Community Centre

Register through Ucluelet Parks & Recreation
https://ucluelet.ca/community/parks-recreation

Eco Heroes Camp | Tofino
2021-08-09 09:00 - 2021-08-13 15:30 | BC
Eco Heroes | Tofino
Dates: August 9th-13th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calling all superheroes! Grab your cape and join us for a week of non-stop adventure! With Raincoast’s’ new “Exploring the Edge” camps, you will fly down sand dunes, race through eco obstacle courses, hop on paddleboards to explore kelp forests and so much more! Get ready for a week of endless excitement, exploration and fun in the sun!
Ages: 6- 12
Cost: $250
Drop off and pick up at Tofino Botanical Gardens

Register through Tofino Recreation Guide
http://www.tofino.ca/recreation

Creative Creatures Camp | Tofino
2021-07-26 09:00 - 2021-07-30 15:00 | BC
Creative Creatures | Tofino
Dates: July 26th-30th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calling all nature loving Picassos! Be inspired by nature’s beauty and channel your creativity into works of art. With Raincoast’s new “Exploring the Edge” camps, you will construct seashell mosaics, make plant tie-dye, dance on a paddleboard and so much more! Get ready for a week of endless innovation, exploration and fun in the sun!
Ages: 6- 12
Cost: $250
Drop off and pick up at Tofino Community Hall

Register through Tofino Recreation Guide
http://www.tofino.ca/recreation

Eco Heroes Camp | Ucluelet
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-16 15:00 | BC
Eco Heroes | Ucluelet
Dates: July 12-16th
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calling all superheroes! Grab your cape and join us for a week of non-stop adventure! With Raincoast’s new “Exploring the Edge” camps, you will fly down sand dunes, race through eco obstacle courses, hop in kayaks to explore kelp forests and so much more! Get ready for a week of endless excitement, exploration and fun in the sun!
Ages: 6- 12
Cost: $250

Drop off and pick up at Ucluelet Community Centre

Register through Ucluelet Parks & Recreation
https://ucluelet.ca/community/parks-recreation

Small Town, Big Picture: Tofino – Ambassador Program Session
2021-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
This three-hour orientation session delivers the “big picture” of living in Tofino. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date local’s information about living and working in Tofino.
This course is a suggested prerequisite for other courses.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Register to receive the meeting link, allow a few minutes for the link to arrive in your inbox).
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Photo by Shaun Stewart, Capturing the Coast submission.

Small Town, Big Picture: Ucluelet – Ambassador Program Session
2021-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
This three-hour orientation session delivers the “big picture” of living in Ucluelet. Learn about local history and basic ecology, cross-cultural understanding, businesses and activities, festivals, host etiquette, and important civic information. This is a great way to get up-to-date local’s information about living and working in Ucluelet.
This course is a suggested prerequisite for other courses.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Register to receive the meeting link, allow a few minutes for the link to arrive in your inbox).
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: May 3, May 17, May 31, June 14, June 28

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Photo: Capturing the Coast submission, 2018

Terrestrial Ecology – Ambassador Program Session
2021-06-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
This three-hour session, taught by Barb Beasley, focuses on coastal terrestrial ecosystems. From the forest floor to the top of the canopy, this course will explore the interactions that occur in our local terrestrial ecosystems and the many species that inhabit them.
Small Town, Big Picture is a suggested prerequisite for this course.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Register to receive the meeting link, allow a few minutes for the link to arrive in your inbox).
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Dates: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.
Photo: Two Corvids, April Bencze, Capturing the Coast 2018

Nuu-chah-nulth Lands & Waters – Ambassador Program Session
2021-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
This three-hour session is an introduction to Nuu-chah-nulth homelands, culture, and language. Learn about local history, cross cultural understanding, Nuu-chah-nulth language, and cultural world view. Explore the ancient and continued interconnections between the local landscape, the ocean and First Nations culture.
The sessions will alternate their regional focus between Ucluelet and Tofino on a weekly rotation (regional focus noted alongside dates listed below).
Small Town, Big Picture is a suggested prerequisite for this course.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Register to receive the meeting link, allow a few minutes for the link to arrive in your inbox).
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Dates: April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.
Photo by Gisele Maria Martin.

Marine Ecology – Ambassador Program Session
2021-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Online, Canada
This three-hour session focuses on the rich marine environment that plays an integral role in life on this coast. This course will cover the intertidal and pelagic ecosystems of Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds, including seaweeds, invertebrates, and marine mammals (and more!) as well as local oceanographic conditions. The sessions will alternate their regional focus between Ucluelet and Tofino on a weekly rotation (regional focus noted alongside dates listed below).
Small Town, Big Picture is a suggested prerequisite for this course.
Location: Zoom Meeting (Register to receive the meeting link, allow a few minutes for the link to arrive in your inbox).
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 28, June 4.

The West Coast Ambassador Program is a joint initiative of the Raincoast Education Society, the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Ucluelet and Tourism Tofino. The Raincoast Education Society is responsible for course curriculum, registration, and program delivery.

Photo by Dane Stabel, Capturing the Coast submission.

Magnificent Mollusk Speaker Series 5 of 5
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Event
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Magnificent Mollusk Speaker Series 4 of 5
2021-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Event
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Magnificent Mollusk Speaker Series 3 of 5
2021-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Event
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Wandering Words: Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
2021-02-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Event
Wandering Words: Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
Given the Provincial Covid announcement in November, this will be a Zoom Event.
Join us to learn about the local language and world view. Explore sounds and enjoy a glimpse into the significance of the official language of this place, the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht language of Nuu-chah-nulth.
Gisele Martin will lead a mobile Nuu-chah-nulth language practice session.
This event is the third in a series of three & lead by Gisele. Gisele Maria Martin is a citizen of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She is a Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks guardian, Nuu-chah-nulth language & culture activist and artist.
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2021-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Event
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Magnificent Mollusk Speaker Series 1 of 5
2021-01-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Event
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Wandering Words: Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
2021-01-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom Event
Wandering Words: Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
Given the Provincial Covid announcement in November, this will be a Zoom Event.
Join us to learn about the local language and world view. Explore sounds and enjoy a glimpse into the significance of the official language of this place, the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht language of Nuu-chah-nulth.
Gisele Martin will lead a Nuu-chah-nulth language practice session.
This event is the second in a series of three & lead by Gisele. Gisele Maria Martin is a citizen of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She is a Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks guardian, Nuu-chah-nulth language & culture activist and artist.
RSVP for the third in the Wandering Words Series here.
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Wandering Words: Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
2020-12-09 15:00 - 16:30 | BC
Wandering Words: Outdoor Nuu-chah-nulth Language Exploration
Given the most recent Provincial Covid announcement, our event has officially become a Zoom Event. Please RSVP to register to the zoom event, you will be emailed a zoom meeting link.
Join us to learn about the local language and world view. Explore sounds and enjoy a glimpse into the significance of the official language of this place, the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ / Tla-o-qui-aht language of Nuu-chah-nulth.
Gisele Martin will lead a mobile Nuu-chah-nulth language practice session.
This event is the first in a series of three this year & lead by Gisele. Gisele Maria Martin is a citizen of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She is a Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks guardian, Nuu-chah-nulth language & culture activist and artist.
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Feast Tofino & Ucluelet Long Table Dinner: Tofino
2020-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
A Feast Tofino & Ucluelet Event benefiting Raincoast Education Society.

The 10th Anniversary Long Table Dinner theme: Resilience. A safe outdoor gathering of <50 people. Relax and enjoy local food, wine & music.

George Patterson, founder, creator and Supreme Director of the Botanical Gardens along with head baker and Mayor Josie Osborne host Feast Tofino & Ucluelet’s Long Table Dinner. Magically, no long tables will actually be used. Our team of local and visiting chefs including Ian Riddick, Matty Kane, Shaun Snelling and Lisa Ahier working with four visiting chefs from every corner of Canada, including Bruno Feldeisen, Rich Francis, Murray McDonald and Robin Wasicuna, Ian promise to provide an extraordinary evening of gastronomical delight, fun and frivolity too.

The menu is a work-in-progress but that’s the way great chefs work: inspired by the foraged, farmed and fished ingredients as well as their collaboration with each other. This much is clear:
At 5pm festivities begin with a formal welcome ceremony followed by cocktails/mocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. By 6pm all guests are in their physically distanced seats and the 1st course is served paired with a local wine, beer or cider. The second course follows and so on until dessert is finished around 8pm and guests depart.

Vegans are catered to as equals. Other dietary issues? No problem – just let us know. With only 30 diners and 6 chefs it’s easy to accommodate just about any request. These ratios also ensure each guest has an opportunity to interact with our talented team of chefs. Ask questions, get recipes, tips and techniques. Our team of volunteers will be delighted to help you take photos so no awkward selfies required.
Live music will accompany the meal.

20% of net ticket sales will be donated to support the Raincoast Education Society.

Feast Tofino & Ucluelet Long Table Dinner: Ucluelet
2020-10-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Heartwood Kitchen, 1682 Peninsula Road, Ucluelet, British Columbia, V0R 3A0, Canada
A Feast Tofino & Ucluelet Event benefiting Raincoast Education Society.

The 10th Anniversary Long Table Dinner theme: Resilience. A safe outdoor gathering of <50 people. Relax and enjoy local food, wine & music.

The menu is a work-in-progress but that’s the way great chefs work: inspired by the foraged, farmed and fished ingredients as well as their collaboration with each other. This much is clear:
At 5pm festivities begin with a formal welcome ceremony followed by cocktails/mocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. By 6pm all guests are in their physically distanced seats and the 1st course is served paired with a local wine, beer or cider. The second course follows and so on until dessert is finished around 8pm and guests depart.

Vegans are catered to as equals. Other dietary issues? No problem – just let us know. With only 30 diners and 6 chefs it’s easy to accommodate just about any request. These ratios also ensure each guest has an opportunity to interact with our talented team of chefs. Ask questions, get recipes, tips and techniques. Our team of volunteers will be delighted to help you take photos so no awkward selfies required.
Live music will accompany the meal.

20% of net ticket sales will be donated to support Raincoast Education Society.

Mushrooms of the West Coast
2020-10-09 19:00 - 2020-10-11 13:00 | Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
This weekend field course will introduce participants to the wonderful world of West Coast Mushrooms. Topics to be covered include introduction to fungi (what are they, and what is their role in our forests?), essentials of collecting and identifying fungi in the field, edible, medicinal and poisonous fungi, cooking with wild mushrooms, and more!

Course Registration is $250 per person, and includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)

Presentation – overview of wild mushrooms, different fungus groups, role of fungi in ecosystems & mushroom identification.

Saturday (9:00 am – 8:30 pm, with breaks)

Field collection of wild mushrooms at field site.
Group lunch (provided).
Sorting of mushroom collections, spore prints, microscope ID session.
Mushroom cooking demonstration and tasting.
Presentation on foraging and identifying edible mushrooms.

Sunday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Field collection and identification of wild (edible) mushrooms.
Group lunch (provided) and course wrap-up.

About the instructor:

Dr. Andy MacKinnon is a forest ecologist who lives in Metchosin BC. His fields of study include BC’s native plants, fungi and lichens. Andy is co-author of Mushrooms of British Columbia , and of six field guides to plants of western North America. He is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University, and past President of the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society.

Check out photos from the 2019 course below (due to covid there was not a 2020 course):

Junior Naturalist's Club
2020-09-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Darwin’s Cafe @ Tofino Botanical Gardens, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Junior Naturalist’s Club
Our guided rainforest walks will offer youth a unique understanding of this globally significant ecosystem, from the impressive diversity of flora and fauna to the interconnections with the marine environment. Children 5 & up. Drop off and Pick up next to Darwin’s Café.
Date: Wednesdays in July and August, and Sept 2nd
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Drop off next to Darwin’s Café, Tofino Botanical Gardens (1084 Pacific Rim Hwy)
Cost: Free

Plankton Tuesday!
2020-09-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Ocean Outfitters, 368 Main Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, Canada
Plankton Tuesday!
Though you may not always see them – plankton are out there, and some will become a feast for tiny fish or giant whales. Come observe plankton from up close and learn more! Stop by the breezeway next to Ocean Outfitters – plankton samples will be ready for microscope observation of these fascinating creatures.
Date: Every Tuesday in July and August, and Sept 1st
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Meet outside Ocean Outfitters (368 Main St.)
Cost: Free

Support Raincoast Field School
2020-09-01 - 2020-09-30 | Online, Canada
Please help us keep the Raincoast Field School program running through 2020 and beyond; make a donation during our matching campaign this September!

Raincoast Field School directly engages over 500 students through up to 200 field trips per year. It’s the kind of program you won’t find anywhere else! Raincoast Field School is entirely funded by the RES, offered to every single student in every single class (K-7) at no cost to their parents, their teachers, or the school. We are only able to run this program with the generous support of our donors – local businesses and individuals who care about what we do and support us in our mission year after year. We are reaching out to ask for your support to help us ensure Field School remains a key component of the educational experience children in our community can count on. Please help us ensure this program continues in 2020 and beyond!
