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Friday, February 21
 

10:20am PST

Fast and Fearless Rewilding: The Miyawaki Method - Gr. 6-12 LIMITED
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
CIRS Policy Lab
Want to start a forest at your school? Here's your chance!

Reforestation and conservation have been a hot topic especially in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The Miyawaki Method involved planting species at 30x the density of traditional forests to instigate interspecific competition and encourage faster-growing and more resilient forests. Because of its compactness at only 100 metres squared, it is highly suitable for school communities. I will be sharing about how I began the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada at my high school and encouraging you to do the same.

I'm ROOTing for you to join in learning about the innovative Miyawaki Method incorporates knowledge about native species, ecology, and community-centred greenspaces.
Speakers
avatar for Serena Chin

Serena Chin

University of British Columbia/ Metro Vancouver
🌲 Serena Chin is a passionate environmentalist and biodiversity enthusiast. For her leadership in the planting of the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada, she was named a 2023 Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist by Starfish Canada and a 2024 International Eco-Hero Award Finalist... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
CIRS Policy Lab
  Biodiversity: ALL

10:20am PST

Invasive Species 101 - Gr. 6-12 FULL
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 305
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
AA

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

10:20am PST

Nature’s Web: Pollinators as Essential Threads - Gr. 6-12 LIMITED
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 110
Join us for a buzz-tacular workshop where we’ll uncover the secret lives of pollinators and their incredible importance to the world around them. Like threads in a spider’s web, bees and other pollinators are intricately connected to forests, water, soil, food systems, and so much more. We’ll dive into their fascinating world, then zoom out to see how they weave together the ecosystems that sustain us all. Get ready to bee inspired as we explore the big-picture impact of these small yet mighty creatures!
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Chutter

Kayla Chutter

Bee Ambassadors Canada
Kayla (she/her) is an environmental youth educator passionate about Indigenous resurgence and climate justice. In June, she graduated from the University of Waterloo with an undergrad in environmental sciences and has since returned to unceded Coast Salish territory where she had... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 110
  Biodiversity: ALL

10:20am PST

Tech meets Tails: Whales, Poop, Drones and Hydrophones - Gr. 6-12 FULL
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 210
Join us for a fascinating seminar that delves into the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing whale conservation! Discover how scientists are studying marine mammals within their habitats. This seminar will showcase the incredible intersection of technology and wildlife conservation, offering insights into how these tools are helping protect the giants of the sea.
Speakers
JL

Julie Langlois

Ocean Wise
Meet Julie Langlois, Ocean Wise's Education Coordinator. With boundless energy and an unwavering commitment towards conservation, her vibrant personality captivates audiences of all ages, igniting a spark of curiosity and instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet we call... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am PST
SWING 210
  Biodiversity: ALL

11:30am PST

Fast and Fearless Rewilding: The Miyawaki Method - Gr. 6-12 FULL
Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
CIRS Policy Lab
Want to start a forest at your school? Here's your chance!

Reforestation and conservation have been a hot topic especially in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The Miyawaki Method involved planting species at 30x the density of traditional forests to instigate interspecific competition and encourage faster-growing and more resilient forests. Because of its compactness at only 100 metres squared, it is highly suitable for school communities. I will be sharing about how I began the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada at my high school and encouraging you to do the same.

I'm ROOTing for you to join in learning about the innovative Miyawaki Method incorporates knowledge about native species, ecology, and community-centred greenspaces.
Speakers
avatar for Serena Chin

Serena Chin

University of British Columbia/ Metro Vancouver
🌲 Serena Chin is a passionate environmentalist and biodiversity enthusiast. For her leadership in the planting of the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada, she was named a 2023 Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist by Starfish Canada and a 2024 International Eco-Hero Award Finalist... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
CIRS Policy Lab
  Biodiversity: ALL

11:30am PST

Nature’s Web: Pollinators as Essential Threads - Gr. 6-12 FULL
Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
SWING 110
Join us for a buzz-tacular workshop where we’ll uncover the secret lives of pollinators and their incredible importance to the world around them. Like threads in a spider’s web, bees and other pollinators are intricately connected to forests, water, soil, food systems, and so much more. We’ll dive into their fascinating world, then zoom out to see how they weave together the ecosystems that sustain us all. Get ready to bee inspired as we explore the big-picture impact of these small yet mighty creatures!
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Chutter

Kayla Chutter

Bee Ambassadors Canada
Kayla (she/her) is an environmental youth educator passionate about Indigenous resurgence and climate justice. In June, she graduated from the University of Waterloo with an undergrad in environmental sciences and has since returned to unceded Coast Salish territory where she had... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
SWING 110
  Biodiversity: ALL

1:30pm PST

Fast and Fearless Rewilding: The Miyawaki Method - Gr. 6-12 LIMITED
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
CIRS Policy Lab
Want to start a forest at your school? Here's your chance!

Reforestation and conservation have been a hot topic especially in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The Miyawaki Method involved planting species at 30x the density of traditional forests to instigate interspecific competition and encourage faster-growing and more resilient forests. Because of its compactness at only 100 metres squared, it is highly suitable for school communities. I will be sharing about how I began the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada at my high school and encouraging you to do the same.

I'm ROOTing for you to join in learning about the innovative Miyawaki Method incorporates knowledge about native species, ecology, and community-centred greenspaces.
Speakers
avatar for Serena Chin

Serena Chin

University of British Columbia/ Metro Vancouver
🌲 Serena Chin is a passionate environmentalist and biodiversity enthusiast. For her leadership in the planting of the first Miyawaki Forest in Western Canada, she was named a 2023 Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist by Starfish Canada and a 2024 International Eco-Hero Award Finalist... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
CIRS Policy Lab
  Biodiversity: ALL

1:30pm PST

Nature’s Web: Pollinators as Essential Threads - Gr. 6-12 LIMITED
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SWING 110
Join us for a buzz-tacular workshop where we’ll uncover the secret lives of pollinators and their incredible importance to the world around them. Like threads in a spider’s web, bees and other pollinators are intricately connected to forests, water, soil, food systems, and so much more. We’ll dive into their fascinating world, then zoom out to see how they weave together the ecosystems that sustain us all. Get ready to bee inspired as we explore the big-picture impact of these small yet mighty creatures!
Speakers
avatar for Kayla Chutter

Kayla Chutter

Bee Ambassadors Canada
Kayla (she/her) is an environmental youth educator passionate about Indigenous resurgence and climate justice. In June, she graduated from the University of Waterloo with an undergrad in environmental sciences and has since returned to unceded Coast Salish territory where she had... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SWING 110
  Biodiversity: ALL

1:30pm PST

Tech meets Tails: Whales, Poop, Drones and Hydrophones - Gr. 6-12 FULL
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SWING 210
Join us for a fascinating seminar that delves into the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing whale conservation! Discover how scientists are studying marine mammals within their habitats. This seminar will showcase the incredible intersection of technology and wildlife conservation, offering insights into how these tools are helping protect the giants of the sea.
Speakers
JL

Julie Langlois

Ocean Wise
Meet Julie Langlois, Ocean Wise's Education Coordinator. With boundless energy and an unwavering commitment towards conservation, her vibrant personality captivates audiences of all ages, igniting a spark of curiosity and instilling a sense of responsibility for the planet we call... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
SWING 210
  Biodiversity: ALL
 
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