Friday, June 27, 2014

Bear Encounters

The link below is an article on the Canadian Wildlife web page, that I received in a newsletter.  Since we have bears, and a lot of areas to hike, I thought it might be a good reminder to share this information.


Click here for the web page.






Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Wetland Keepers June session Cancelled

 The June session of the Wetland Keepers has been cancelled because of work requirements of the Workshop leader.   Let’s spread the word and get a good turnout for August.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Wetland Keepers Workshops

WETLAND KEEPERS Workshops!
The Friends of McIntyre Creek (FOMC) will be hosting two Wetland Keepers workshops this summer (June and August) in McIntyre Creek.  This 2.5 day, hands-on workshop will help familiarize you with the fascinating world of wetlands.  Topics covered will include hydrology, aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, birds, mapping, soil sampling, conservation and more!  

Where?           McIntyre Creek Marsh, Whitehorse
 
When?            Two workshops are offered this summer:
 
Friday, June 20                       @ 5:30PM – 9:00 PM (Yukon Conservation Society, 302 Hawkins St)
Saturday, June 21                  @ 8:30AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 22                     @ 8:30AM – 5:00 PM
 
Friday, August 8                     @ 5:30PM – 9:00 PM (Yukon Conservation Society, 302 Hawkins St)
Saturday, August 9                 @ 8:30AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 10                  @ 8:30AM – 5:00 PM
 
Cost for registration: Adults $75, Students $50
 
For more information or to register, call Christina at the Yukon Conservation Society: 668-5678