An Afternoon as an Ecologist Workshop
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  • An Afternoon as an Ecologist Workshop

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  • Step into the shoes of an ecologist and explore the urban forest up close. This hands-on workshop in Mundy Park gives you the opportunity to experience how ecologists study forest ecosystems. Using real field tools like DBH tapes and plant guides, you’ll measure trees, shrubs, and understorey plants, and get a closer look at the structure and diversity of the forest. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and the methods scientists use to monitor and study natural environments.

    About the Instructor

    Priya is the Forest Conservation Program Coordinator at Raincoast Conservation Foundation. She completed her Master of Science in Forestry at UBC in 2024, where she specialized in forest pathology and tree breeding. Priya also completed her Bachelor of Science Honours in 2020, also at UBC Forestry, where she focused on plant/forest physiology, genomics, and ecology. Priya studied the decline of native Arbutus menziesii – a unique tree species characteristic of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystems.

    About Raincoast Conservation Foundation

    Raincoast is a team of scientists and conservationists empowered by research to safeguard the land, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. The organization investigates coastal species and ecological processes to deepen understanding, informs decision-makers and communities by translating science into action, and inspires efforts to protect wildlife and wildlife habitats.

    Pre-registration is required.

    WHAT:

    • Hands-on experience using real field tools to measure trees, shrubs, and understorey plants.
    • Explore forest structure and diversity in an urban forest setting.
    • Gain a deeper understanding of forest ecology and how ecologists study ecosystems.
    • Registration cost includes an entry pass for the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

    WHO: This workshop is intended for participants 16 years of age and older.

    WHEN: March 28th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

    WHERE: Mundy Park

    COST: 

    • Early Bird (until Feb 28th) - $18
    • Regular (starting Mar 1st) - $20
    • Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member - $18
  • PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • PAYMENT

    Entry to the FRDC is included in the workshop fee if the workshop occurs during the FRDC's open hours. For workshops that occur at a different location or outside of the FRDC's regular hours, participants will receive an entry pass for the FRDC.

    All participants must purchase a ticket. Workshop tickets are transferrable to a different person for the same workshop.

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    or call us at 604-521-8401 if you have any questions 

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  • CHOOSE YOUR TIME

    • The workshop is from 2:00-3:00. With enough interest we will offer additional AM times. Please email programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org to express your interest. 
    • Individual groups are limited to five (5) people maximum. The workshop is limited to five (5) groups total.
    • During your visit, please follow physical distancing rules whenever possible.
    • Masks are recommended for all participants over five (5).

    Please respect your registered time! Late arrivals may miss a portion of the activities.

     

    If you are unable to attend PLEASE email us so we can open up the spot to another group. 

  • If registration is full, please email us at programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org 
    If enough requests are made, we will offer a second workshop from 12:30-1:30.

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