Education
Our programs provide hands-on, immersive learning experiences that blend scientific research, traditional knowledge, and creative expression with an emphasis on accessibility and place-based learning
Our Programs
Cedar Coast Society offers a variety of programs for grade school, university field trips and adult groups throughout the fall and spring.
For K-12 educators, click the link on our lesson plans to learn more about specific subject connections and learning competencies.
Please note that our lessons can be adjusted to accommodate the group’s accessibility needs. Please provide as much information as possible in your booking inquiry.
Coexisting with Coastal Wolves: Local Stories & Remote Camera Monitoring
Learn about local animal population monitoring through wildlife camera traps. Motion sensor cameras take photos of animals passing by and record the date, time, and temperature of the sighting. Reviewing the data helps us develop baseline data for the diversity and abundance of local animal populations. Wildlife cameras also help us monitor changes in diversity, abundance and animal behaviour over time. Encouraging students to set up a trail cam on their first day to Vargas Island provides an opportunity for students to learn from the land mammals we share this environment with.
Biodiversity Surveys
Explore the rocky intertidal or bog forest biomes through the lens of species abundance and diversity. Students will be introduced to quadrat sampling- a research technique used to gather data in the field about populations, zonation, and overall species health. Biodiversity surveys help to establish ecological baseline data so that we can monitor changes in local plant and animal populations over time. This program provides a perfect balance of unstructured time for exploration, and an educational opportunity for students of all ages to participate in ecological research.
Plankton Tow and Microscope Analysis
Explore the marine environment by conducting a plankton tow! Plankton are collected when a fine, mesh net is dragged through the water column. Marine plankton are microscopic organisms that play a huge role in ocean health. Learn about the role of plankton in the environment, and view individual plankton using microscopes.
Plant ID Walk
Our educators will share knowledge about the stunted shore pines, edible berries, and carnivorous sun-dew plants found along the way! Upon arrival of your destination, a long white sandy beach directly facing the wide Pacific Ocean awaits. Here, there are certain species of barnacles and seaweeds that only thrive in exposed coastline- not found near the field station. If the tide is right, walk north along the beach to a freshwater lagoon where eagles, osprey, wolf tracks, and juvenile salmon are often spotted.
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