CWF Launches New Wildlife Conservation Learning Institute this July at Acadia

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is now accepting registrations for a new one-week summer conservation course for educators at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 

To be held July 4-11, the Summer Institute is a new initiative of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Learning Institute. The program is designed for educators to expand their knowledge of wildlife, conservation and biodiversity. Curricula offers teachers and non-formal educators an opportunity for unique learning experiences to work with scientists, conservationists and education professionals.  This includes a variety of opportunities such as:

• An investigation of tidal life in and around the Bay of Fundy
• Exploring issues facing forests and their management
• Applying creative arts such as drama, art and technology to teach conservation
• A field study in Kejimkujik National Park to examine threatened and endangered reptiles and amphibians 

“The Learning Institute was created to enhance the connection between people and their environment,” said Wade Luzny, executive vice president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. “The vision is to lead innovative lifelong learning to transform people’s relationship with wildlife by promoting unique learning experiences and opportunities in the natural environment.”

The Learning Institute is also conducting strategic and scholarly research, creating, piloting and studying educational innovation and technology-based learning; improving and advancing professional practice and promoting innovative learning about wildlife issues among people.

Registration is open to 30 educators from across Canada. Participants completing the program will be issued a certificate of accomplishment from the CWF Learning Institute.  The cost is $890 and includes meals and accommodation on campus. Qualified applicants may also apply for an undergraduate or graduate credit for the Summer Institute program from Acadia University's School of Education. For more information visit cwflearningiinstitute.org.

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About the Canadian Wildlife Federation

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, sponsoring research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, recommending changes to policy and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature.

Contact

Heather Robison
Media Relations Officer, Canadian Wildlife Federation
306- 550-4155
heatherr@cwf-fcf.org
cwf-fcf.org