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CANADA’S FORESTS: Diverse Outdoor Classrooms National Forest Week 2019 explores the endless learning opportunities that Canada’s forests provide. Everyone is connected to the forest. The social, economic, and environmental value of sustainably managed forests helps grow resilient communities. Getting outdoors to learn and explore benefits individual health and expands collective forest education, improving the wellbeing of all Canadians.
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Celebrate National Forest Week September 22-28, 2019
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What is now known as National Forest Week (NFW) was established in the 1920’s and was known as Forest Fire Prevention Week. The intention was to encourage greater public awareness of Canada’s forests. Since then, National Forest Week (renamed in 1967) has evolved to encompass the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources – past, present and future.
Although special activities are promoted across Canada, National Forest Week remains first and foremost a challenge to individual Canadians to learn more about their forest heritage and support greater recognition of this valuable resource. National Forest Week is observed annually during the last full week of September. National Tree Day is observed on the Wednesday of National Forest Week. bcnfw.ca
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Are you a British Columbian pursuing forestry-related post-secondary education or training in BC in 2019/20? Then you should apply for a Forestry Friendly Communities Education & Training Scholarship. Forestry Friendly Communities (https://forestryfriendly.ca) is committed to celebrating the proud history and rich future of British Columbia’s forest sector. With forestry generating 1 out of every 17 jobs in the province, the training and education of forestry workers is essential to the industry’s future. In 2019, Forestry Friendly Communities will award three Education & Training Scholarships of up to $1,500 each to British Columbians pursuing forestry-related post-secondary education or training in BC. This includes forestry-specific training, as well as trades training leading to a job within the forest industry. Funding for the Education & Training Scholarship was made possible through a program called Toques for Tuition. Forestry workers, their families, and others purchased $25 Forestry Proud toques from Forestry Friendly Communities, with 100% of proceeds directed to the scholarship fund. To learn more visit www.forestfriendly.ca
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Western Forest Products - Campbell River Forestry Education Program The Campbell River Forestry Education Association (CRFEA) was formed in 2014 to support forestry education initiatives, specifically through the Carihi Forestry Program. The Carihi Forestry Program uses project based learning strategies and a hand’s on approach to educate students on BC’s largest natural resource- our forests. The course gets students learning outside of the traditional classroom, so transportation is critical for the success of the program. With the support of 20+ local companies and associations connected to forestry, the CRFEA purchased a 24 passenger bus for the class. These companies continue to show their passion for forestry education through an annual sponsorship, helping to maintain the bus and buy forestry equipment for the students. “The CRFEA’s bus is essential to our forestry program at Carihi Secondary. Without the bus, our class would not be able to get hands on experience or visit sites around Vancouver Island,” said Gr.11 student, Quinn Kenny. “We are getting to learn and apply employable skills in a similar environment to forest professionals,” said Kenny. “It is a great experience to have behind your back going into further schooling or right into industry.” Kenny was able to apply these skills during the summer. He was employed as an assistant forestry engineer with Crowhurst Forest Management Group. Jerin Hobbs, Kenny’s supervisor, was impressed with his knowledge and performance. “The course prepared Quinn with a solid forestry background and impressive technical skills. The students clearly benefited from the field trips and outdoor labs, thanks to the bus.” The CRFEA continually promotes knowledge sharing of local and provincial forest sectors with the public, and aims to provide exposure to the diverse array of forestry career opportunities.
The CRFEA will be profiling these opportunities, fun forestry facts, the Carihi Forestry Program, and the upcoming NIC forestry certificate and diploma on their Facebook group “Campbell River Forestry Education Association” and Instagram account “CRForestryEducation.”
2 free nature walks Both are advertised on the CRFEA facebook page and Instagram account. Sunday, Sept 22 from 4-5pm Mushroom Stroll In Beaverlodge Lands. We will be meeting at the Trask parking lot. Wednesday, Sept 25 at 5:30pm “Come soil yourself- the dirt on dirt” This will be a soils/ecology walk. We will be meeting at the Trask parking lot.
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The mood-boosting feeling of rejuvenation many people experience while spending time in nature is not in their heads. In fact, researchers in parts of Asia have long since studied and documented the benefits of spending time in nature. Developed in Japan in the 1980s, the practice of Shinrinyoku, often referred to as “forest bathing,� has become a part of Japanese medicine. According to Shinrin-yoku.org, the premise behind forest bathing is that spending time in nature via a relaxing walk can prove calming, rejuvenating and restorative. The benefits of spending time in nature have long been suspected, but only recently has scientific research begun to indicate just how beneficial such time can be. In 2018, researchers from the University of East Anglia released a report indicating some eye-opening benefits of living close to nature and spending time outside. In the report, researchers linked exposure to greenspace with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure. In addition to those benefits, Shinrin-yoku.org notes that research indicates forest bathing can improve mood; increase one’s ability to focus, even among children diagnosed with ADHD; accelerate recovery from injury or illness; and improve sleep. The approach to forest bathing promoted by Shinrin-yoku.org combines leisurely walks on paths under a forest canopy with guided activities. Such
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activities are designed to open the senses, help people hone their intuition and experience the forest as they never had before. Mindfulness meditation practices also may be included in a forest bathing session. Men and women interested in learning more about the benefits of forest bathing can contact their physicians to discuss the role nature can play in improving their overall health. More information is available at www.shinrin-yoku.org.
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Enter Forest Week Art Contest and use talents to show us Enterthe theNational National Forest Week Art Contest andyour useartistic your artistic talents to how showforesteres us how take care of British Columbia’s forests. foresters take care of British Columbia’s forests.
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Winners in each age category will receive a $50 Indigo gift certificate Allentries entrieswill will judged in the following age categories: All bebe judged in the and agree to have their name, age, and community published along• Category 1: Ages 4-6 following age categories: side their winning artwork in BC Forest Professional magazine and on Category 1: Ages 4-5 • Category 2: Ages 7-9 the BC National Forest Week website. Category 2: Ages 7-9 • Category 3: Ages 10-12 CONTEST DEADLINE: Category 3: Ages 10-12
Entries must be received by Oct 21, 2019
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Age 9-12 Winner: Annie Beckedorf, Age 12, Lumby
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Winners in each age category will receive a $50 Indigo gift certicate and agree to have their name, age, and DETAILS &community published alongside their winning artwork in BC Forest Professional magazine and on the BC National Forest Week website.
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