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Winter 2015

n a i d a n a C d l o s r i h s e k 10-yea a m n i e t s n u t! a u L b e d h r a a i e s eY Jo h t f o r e h ograp ein (C anad a) Goose at tack

Young Canadian Josiah Launstein is a finalist in the 10 Years and Under category for two photographs: Goose attack, taken at Burnaby Lake, British Columbia, and Snowy scene, a photo of a snowy owl taken in Calgary, Alberta. Launstein, who lives in Alberta, has been a photographer since the age of seven.

This is his first time as a finalist for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

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Check out Josiah’s photographs and the rest of the winners at the Royal BC Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 exhibition, open until April 4, 2016.

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Learn more at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wpty2015

Spring Break Camps Focus on Nature Aspiring shutterbugs can develop their skills by participating in a photography-inspired camp. Each week-long session will include a visit from a winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

Campers will learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture dynamic nature shots and explore the Royal BC Museum’s Natural History collection.

March 14–18 & 21–25 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $224 per person Ages 7–11

Learn more at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/camps

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Rescue Mission: Polar Bear

By Nancy Castaldo

A Boy and a Jaguar

By Alan Rabinowitz

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Who Needs a Prairie

By Karen Patkau

True Story of a Hope for Winter: The Friendship Remarkable Dolphin

By David Yates

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By Marilyn Baillie

Animal Faces

By Penelope Arlon

www. gvpl.ca

Exclusive Offer Royal BC Museum Kids’ Club members receive one FREE small popcorn with your ticket purchase for The Polar Express See box office for details Valid until December 26, 2015. No cash value, no refunds and cannot be combined with any other offers or upgrades. Kids’ Club members must have their membership card, Polar Express ticket and small popcorn voucher to redeem.

CARD G IN T E E R G Y A N HOLID MAKE YOUR OW AY CHEER ID L O H E M O S D AND SPREA

Materials • Attached template • Scissors • Glue • Markers or a pen to write and draw with • Envelope that’s at least 5.75 x 4.5 inches • Stamp if you’re mailing your card

Get inspired by a couple examples of holiday cards from the BC Archive’s collection.

Directions 1. Fold paper into a card like this.

2. Choose your favourite photo or draw a picture.

4. Don’t forget to write who the card is from (That’s you!).

5. Put your card into an envelope and write the recipient’s mailing address and your return address.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

3. Write your message inside. Writer’s block? Thank them for being your friend, write down a favourite memory, or tell them about how you took the photo on the front.