Game Changers: ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference: Full Schedule

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10:20am PST

Invasive Species 101 - Gr. 6-12 FULL

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST

Ever wondered what invasive species live in your neighbourhood and local parks? How can we differentiate between invasive non-native plants and our native plants? What other invasive species affect our region currently? What can do we about them? Join us for a presentation by Adrian Avendaño , Executive Director of the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver. Come to learn that we all have a part to play in maintaining biodiversity in our region!

Speakers

Adrian Avendaño

Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver

Adrian is an environmental technician and interdisciplinary artist based in Surrey-Vancouver, Canada [stolen lands of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Semiahma (Semiahmoo), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 305

Biodiversity: ALL

Audience All Grades

1:30pm PST

Surfrider Vancouver - Gr. 6-12 FULL

Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

SWING 305

In this workshop you'll be introduced to the work of the Surfrider Foundation, a 40 year old environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. We'll dig into the challenges and opportunities facing our oceans and coastlines by highlighting the efforts of local foundation chapters. Participants will be invited to creatively imagine how we can build a future that ensures a healthy ocean for all.

Speakers

Johnny Rodgers

Surfrider Foundation Vancouver

Johnny is the chair of the Vancouver chapter of Surfrider Foundation Canada. He is passionate about finding ways to preserve and protect wilderness and wildlife in BC, from old-growth forests to our incredible coasts and oceans.

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Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SWING 305

Taking Action: ALL

Audience Grade 6-12 (age 10-18), All Grades

Game Changers: ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference

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