Conservation of endangered Canadian Wildlife Species, A Guided Educational Tour for Students.

Offered by Mountain View Conservation and Education Centre and last updated on January 29, 2012.

Description IN 2012, we will provide you and your students with a two-hour narrated, audio visual educational presentation about of the work of our Conservation Centre, that includes a short walking tour, and an extended tram-tour of our Conservatory facilities. Students will be able to see the habitats of the Northern Spotted Owls and the Vancouver Island Marmots. Mountain View operates several Canadian Wildlife Conservation programs in partnership with B.C.'s Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment. We are saving red-listed species from extinction, by breeding and then returning the offspring back into the wilds of BC. Additionally, we offer an optional 'Wetlands Adventure' for Grade 7 students. Please ask us for more info. In 2012, our focus is on saving local wildlife species in BC that are facing extinction, including Northern Spotted Owls, Vancouver Island Marmots, and Oregon Spotted Frogs. Our Narrated/Guided tours feature 'Our Connections to Nature' an up-to-date presentation about conservation of the environment, habitat conservation, healthy ecosystems, in BC and Canada.

Trip Details & Availability

Curriculum	Active Living, Applications of Physics, Applications of Social Studies, Applied Skills, Biology, Career and Personal Planning, Career Development, Chemistry, Communicate Ideas, Earth Science, English Language Arts, Environment, Environment Activities, Fine Arts, Geography, Graduation Transitions, Health & Career Education, Healthy Living, History, Information Technology, Life Science, Personal and Social Responsibility, Physical Education, Physical Science, Physics, Resource Sciences, Science, Science and Technology, Sciences, Social Studies, Social Studies, Society and Culture, Technology Education, Visual Arts
For Grades	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Months Available	February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
Days Offered	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Times Offered	10:00 am, 1:00 pm
Duration	90
Max. Students	60
City	Langley
Trip Packages	Post-Visit Information Package
Additional Audiences	Guides, Scouts, Adult Groups, Preschool, Other
Offered In French?
Additional Notes	By Advance Reservation only. Tour is 2+hours and includes a film presentatation in the Education Centre, and a fully guided, educational/narrated tour of the wildlife conservatory by tour-tram and by foot (there is a tram fee). Please book NOW! for 2012, space is limited. Also, we are located close to Fort Langley. Therefore you can combine a visit to Fort Langley National Historic Site, and the Fort Langley Centennial Museum on the same day. Teachers & Parents can save money, book two School trips on the one day, and switch classes between locations. (We have picnic tables available free for pack-lunches at Mountain View) Let us help you plan your successful BC Field Trip 2012! - Thank you for supporting the conservation of wildlife in British Columbia and Canada.

Fee Details

Cost Per Student	$10
Cost Per Adult	$20
Fee Notes	2 free teachers per class of 20+, additional adults $20.00 each Deposit Payment of at least 50% must be made upon reservation. Tram fee per group is $50.00 and includes a Class Adoption of an Owl or Marmot and includes species information, and newsletter follow-ups to the classroom. Visa, M/C and Interac available. Book by phone, email, or on our website at www.mtnviewconservation.org Thank you.

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