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Career Exploration Event (Ages 13+)
March 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - March 15, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
Inviting youth (grade 8 and up or ages 13+) to come and explore behind the scenes of careers in environmental science and ecotourism!
This two-day workshop will introduce youth (Grade 8 and up ages 13+) to a variety of careers in environmental science and ecotourism.
Led by experienced guides and local experts, the day will include an introduction to research skills, interpretation guiding, behind the scenes of a kayak guide, and more!
Led by experienced guides and local experts, the day will include an introduction to research skills, interpretation guiding, behind the scenes of a kayak guide, and more!
Youth will have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives on what career paths are available and learn how a love for nature and the outdoors can be translated into a profession. Hearing different people’s professional stories creates an understanding that there is never only one path to achieving a goal. This will help shape and expand youths’ ideas for their own future.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking this link.
AGENDA
March 14th, 2023
9 – 9:45am : Sign-in, introductions and breakfast snacks
9:45 – 10:45am : Workshop Part 1- Introduction to careers in environmental science and ecotourism
10:45 – 11:00am : Break
11:00 – 12:30pm : Workshop Part 2- Introduction to research skills with local scientists from Strawberry Isle Marine Research Station.
March 14th, 2023
9 – 9:45am : Sign-in, introductions and breakfast snacks
9:45 – 10:45am : Workshop Part 1- Introduction to careers in environmental science and ecotourism
10:45 – 11:00am : Break
11:00 – 12:30pm : Workshop Part 2- Introduction to research skills with local scientists from Strawberry Isle Marine Research Station.
March 15th, 2023
9:00am : Sign-in
9:15 – 10:30am : Workshop Part 3- Introduction to Interpretation with local guides.
10:30 – 11:15am : Break and Snacks
11:15 – 12:30pm : Workshop Part 4- Introduction to kayak guiding with local guide and business owner Kevin Bradshaw and more.
9:00am : Sign-in
9:15 – 10:30am : Workshop Part 3- Introduction to Interpretation with local guides.
10:30 – 11:15am : Break and Snacks
11:15 – 12:30pm : Workshop Part 4- Introduction to kayak guiding with local guide and business owner Kevin Bradshaw and more.
WORKSHOP LOCATION & MEALS & ATTIRE
The workshop will take place in the Rainforest Room at the Long Beach Lodge. Light snacks will be provided, but we recommend eating breakfast before the day begins. Please let us know your allergies and dietary restrictions when you register. Please bring along any medication you will need to take throughout the morning. We will be going outside on both days, so please dress for the weather (bring sweater, rain jacket, and boots if it’s cold & rainy!).
The workshop will take place in the Rainforest Room at the Long Beach Lodge. Light snacks will be provided, but we recommend eating breakfast before the day begins. Please let us know your allergies and dietary restrictions when you register. Please bring along any medication you will need to take throughout the morning. We will be going outside on both days, so please dress for the weather (bring sweater, rain jacket, and boots if it’s cold & rainy!).
EVENT HOST BIOS
Claudia Tersigni is the Events Coordination at the West Coast NEST and the host for the Career Exploration Event. Her love for plants and animals led to an undergraduate degree in marine ecology. Claudia has experience supporting marine biologists in research projects and doing some of her own research as well. Claudia has her Wilderness First Responders certificate, which has helped in her time living off-grid at research stations.
Claudia Tersigni is the Events Coordination at the West Coast NEST and the host for the Career Exploration Event. Her love for plants and animals led to an undergraduate degree in marine ecology. Claudia has experience supporting marine biologists in research projects and doing some of her own research as well. Claudia has her Wilderness First Responders certificate, which has helped in her time living off-grid at research stations.
Marianne Paquette is the Communications Coordinator at the West Coast NEST. She grew up in Montreal, and her passion for nature and the outdoors has led her to move to the West Coast of Vancouver Island after finishing her undergraduate degree in Communications and Environmental Sciences. Marianne has worked as a sea kayak and hiking guide in the Clayoquot Biosphere region for several years as well as coordinated multifaceted initiatives to enhance human-wildlife coexistence in the region. Marianne has her Wilderness First Aid certification as well as other wilderness guide training which has been useful in her work and for many of her hobbies.
LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE!
Check out this Researcher Interview to see if you would like to learn more about careers in environmental science and ecotourism:
Check out this Researcher Interview to see if you would like to learn more about careers in environmental science and ecotourism:
Questions? Please reach out to Claudia at events@westcoastnest.org or 647-526-2476 (text/call).
If you have a question between February 15-24th, please reach out to nicole@westcoastnest.org or 250-726-6508 (text/call).
If you have a question between February 15-24th, please reach out to nicole@westcoastnest.org or 250-726-6508 (text/call).
PREREQUISITES
Open to youth in Grade 8 and above or ages 13+ years.
Open to youth in Grade 8 and above or ages 13+ years.
COST
This two-day event is $50/person. Financial aid is available on a needs basis to maintain accessibility. Please reach out if ticket price is a barrier to your ability to join the event.
This two-day event is $50/person. Financial aid is available on a needs basis to maintain accessibility. Please reach out if ticket price is a barrier to your ability to join the event.
REFUND POLICY
Full refund up to 7 days before event (March 7th, 2023). A full refund, less $5 admin fee, for cancellations due to extenuating circumstances.
Full refund up to 7 days before event (March 7th, 2023). A full refund, less $5 admin fee, for cancellations due to extenuating circumstances.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Activities for this event include walking for up to one hour on a boardwalk trail, kneeling or squatting on the beach, sitting, and listening. Please let us know if you need accommodations to enable your participation and learning during these activities.
Activities for this event include walking for up to one hour on a boardwalk trail, kneeling or squatting on the beach, sitting, and listening. Please let us know if you need accommodations to enable your participation and learning during these activities.
SAFE SPACE
We are committed to creating a safe space for all our participants. Discrimination, criticism, harassment or any other emotional or physical harm will not be tolerated. Participants who are not contributing to the safe space of this event may be asked to leave.
We are committed to creating a safe space for all our participants. Discrimination, criticism, harassment or any other emotional or physical harm will not be tolerated. Participants who are not contributing to the safe space of this event may be asked to leave.