Wetland Field Day a WBRA outdoor learning event.

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The second Day on the Creek was held in Pincher Creek on May 30, 2018.  Many thanks to the teachers, staff members, students, individuals and organizations who made this day possible!

More than 850 students, teachers, and community members came out to enjoy the day,  experiencing and learning about the environment and human history along the creek.

A total of 81 sessions were held for 34 classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at 17 different stations along the creek and 3 off-site locations, plus there were 3 ongoing drop-in activities.  More than 70 presenters and volunteers from the community and 17 organizations came out to engage with students and the public along the creek.

The event was hosted by the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA), Alberta Parks, Town of Pincher Creek, and Livingstone Range School Division. We would like to recognize our 2018 event sponsor Shell Canada and also the Alberta Council for Environmental Education for the Get Outside and Play Grant.

Visit the Day on the Creek webpage to find out more and see photos from the day.

See above for what students what had to say about the Day on the Creek 2018

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Day on the Creek Poster (click to enlarge)

Join us for a “Day on the Creek”

A unique outdoor learning experience for students, parents, teachers and the general public to learn more about the environment and human history along Pincher Creek and the importance of watershed stewardship.  Everyone is welcome to attend for all or part of the day !

DATE: Wednesday May 24th, 2017

TIME: 9am to 3pm

Place:  Along the creek path all the way from the Recreation Centre to the Ag Grounds.  See map for full details.

What to bring: This event will run rain or shine so DRESS FOR THE WEATHER.  Bring your own water and snacks for a picnic along the creek.

To view a PDF of the map click here. 

To view a PDF of the schedule click here.

To view a PDF of a description of activities open to the public click here.

Media Backgrounder for the Day on the Creek click here.

Hosted by the Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association (WBRA), Alberta Parks, Town of Pincher Creek, and Livingstone Range School Division as part of the Pincher Outdoor Education Movement (POEM) with support from:

• Cows and Fish
• Kootenai Brown Pioneer Museum
• MD of Pincher Creek #9
• Oldman Watershed Council
• Lethbridge College
• Piikani Traditional Knowledge Services
• Alberta Environment and Parks
• Livingstone Landowners Group
• Pincher Creek Parent Link
• Tecumseh Agricultural Products
• Canyon, Matthew Halton and St. Michael’s Schools

Learn and discover:  

• Traditional First Nations knowledge, history, and connections to our environment
• Native plants and animals that live along Pincher Creek
• Riparian and aquatic ecosystems and how to monitor their health
• Human impact and responsibility for our environment
• How our watershed works
• Ways to steward our creek and keep it healthy
• Local archaeology and history about Pincher Creek

Various class presentations and open demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day at different learning stations along the creek.   

Thank you to the many teachers, parents, kids and organizations who made this day possible !

Our commitment to the Southern Alberta Water Charter 2017 (click to enlarge)

The Day on the Creek is the Waterton Biosphere Reserve’s commitment to the Southern Alberta Water Charter (2017) which is facilitated by the Oldman Watershed Council for more details click here.  

Where is your Watershed ?
#SAWC17

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