Stanley Park Fieldtrip - Rain or Shine!

Here are the details about our field trip to Stanley Park next week.

Morning class

When: Monday, April 22nd - Earth Day
Where:  Meet in the classroom at 9 a.m. sharp and we will take the number 19 bus together to Stanley Park.
OR
If you prefer, you can meet us at the park. Please meet us at the end of Alberni St (at Chilco) at 9:45.  

Afternoon class

When: Tuesday, April 23rd.
Where:  Meet in the classroom at 1 p.m. sharp and we will take the number 19 bus together to Stanley Park.
OR
If you prefer, you can meet us at the park. Please meet us at the end of Alberni St (at Chilco) at 1:45. 

Our meeting point is at the end of Alberni St.(B)

What are we going to do there?

We will take a walk through some of the inner paths of Stanley Park that you might not be familiar with. We will learn about:

-   the importance of Stanley Park to people and to the environment

-   the forest and wetland ecosystems in Stanley Park

-   historical presence of native peoples in the Park

-   examples of how native people used the resources of nature

-   the beavers at Beaver Lake

-   trees - how to identify the three main conifer species

-   whatever else may come up

What to wear

-  Wear comfortable footwear that you feel comfortable walking in for an hour.
-  Be prepared to walk on uneven ground and to step into mud and puddles.
-  Do not wear sandals or high heels.
-  Wear warm clothing, as it is cooler in the forest.
-  Bring an umbrella.

Have fun!