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SUMMARY:Kids Nature Camp: Forest Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Spend any amount of time in the forest and you will know that it is alive with many different sounds from the chattering of squirrels to the wind through the trees. In this program\, we will explore what stories the forest has to tell and how we relate to the forest. Through this exploration\, participants will have the opportunity to develop their own forest narratives. The program will provide participants with the opportunity to expand their understanding of what is happening in the forest and investigate how the world around them provides endless creative inspiration. \nAges: 6-13\nThis Camp will run from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm each day \nThis program costs $50 valued at $10 per day.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-forest-narratives/
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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SUMMARY:Evening Bat Excursion
DESCRIPTION:From Superhero origins to bloodsucking shapeshifters and attic nuisances\, bats can be regarded in many different lights. In this workshop come learn why bats are truly spectacular and often misunderstood creatures. Bat researcher Brett Gandy will take us on an evening bat exploration to see and listen to the bats who make the forest their home. Come discover why Brett is so passionate about bats and gain a new appreciation for the little flying mammals. If you feel 11:30 is super late to end\, no worries\, you can come for a short while or stick it out to the very end .\n\nBrett is an incoming Master’s student at UNBC in their Natural Resource and Environmental Science Program\, to be supervised by Dr. Erin Baerwald. His research has aimed to better understand how bats use and select their habitat\, and how this can relate to selecting sites for both further research and conservation of our bat species. Brett is currently working in the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest this summer on an acoustic monitoring project that aims to determine which species of bats call Wells home\, as well as gaining insight into how these bats are using the different habitats that the community forest has to offer.\n\nThis workshop is PWYC. Reserve your spot here (you can only book one space at a time): https://islandmountainarts.as.me/evening-bat-excusion
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/evening-bat-excursion/
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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SUMMARY:Soapmaking 101
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun and informative workshop suitable for adults that love to learn.T his workshop will cover the basics of making soap at home. Participants will learn:\n\nSafety procedures for making soap\nSoapmaking History\nThe science of soapmaking\nHow to create their own recipes\nHow to make soap (hands on) including scenting and colouring the soap\nPotential problems in soapmaking\nWhere to find information online to source ingredients\, recipes or soapmaking tools\nHealth Canada requirements for soapmakers\nTHAT SOAPMAKING IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!\n\nIncluded with the workshop:\n\nAll ingredients to make a 10 bar batch of soap including scent and natural colourants (optional)\nTake away mold\nEquipment for making soap\nHandouts including recipes and online sources\nSafety Gloves\n\nNot included (Please bring or wear)\n\nPlease wear pants and a long sleeved shirt as well as close toed shoes. We are working with oil and it can stain so please wear older clothes or bring an apron.\nSafety glasses or goggles\nA bag to take your soap home in (must be large enough to hold a 10”x3”x3” mold) or a towel to wrap the mold in\n\nMeet the Artist\nGloria McDonald is a self-taught soapmaker that has been soaping since 1995. She created SharGloMa Soapworks when she realized her “hobby” had turned into an obsession and she had more soap than she could use in a lifetime.\nSharGloMa is originally from Victoria\, BC – but Gloria and her husband Randy realized that the Cariboo was the best place in Canada and they relocated to south Quesnel in September 2021. They have been making soap for the Quesnel Farmers Market and Edgewood Farms (their first wholesale outlet) and enjoying everything the Cariboo has to offer.\n\nSoapmaking is an art that has been bringing people together for centuries. Similar to quilting bees\, pioneers had soapmaking days where many people would get together to make soap for the community. Gloria believes that there is nothing better than using handmade soap and loves teaching those who are interested in how to make their own. She also loves researching beneficial plants that can be used in soapmaking and is looking forward to learning more about the foraging opportunities in the Cariboo.\n\nThis workshop costs $30.00 which covers the materials used.\nReserve your spot here (you can only book one space at a time):\nhttps://islandmountainarts.as.me/soap-making-101
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/soapmaking-101/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Wells
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SUMMARY:Kids Nature Camp: Habitat Sweet Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Our first Nature Camp\, Habitat Sweet Habitat\, happens from July 12 to 14!\n\n\nIn this program\, participants will explore the habitats around Wells\, discovering how they are different and learning what elements support the survival of the animals and living beings that call them home. By exploring the many different homes and habitats\, we will discover what it means to be a good neighbor to all life forms.\n\nJoining us for this camp are guest artists and knowledge holders Brett Gandy and Evann Campbell! Keep an eye out for upcoming posts introducing these phenomenal folks.\n\n\n\nAges: 6-13\nThis camp will run from 9:00am-2:30pm each day\nCamp facilitators are Devon Macdonald and Amanda Preston\n\nThis is a Pay what you can program\, with a suggested $30.00 valued at $10.00 per day\n\n\n\nTo register for this camp follow this link: http://support-imarts.com/work…/habitat-sweet-habitat-camp\n\n\n\nThis project is funded and supported by the Government of Canada\, The Province of British Columbia and the Wells Barkerville Community Forest. Art + The Forest is additionally supported by the BC Arts Council and the Hamber Foundation.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-habitat-sweet-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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SUMMARY:Intro to Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:When you hear a bird calling “cheeseburger” in the forest\, do you wonder what it looks like? Then this field trip might just be for you.\n\n\n\nJoin Leila on an evening walk through the Community Forest for an introduction to some of the frequent bird species of Wells. We will travel through wetland\, stream and forest habitats and chat about useful tools to assist new birders in getting started with this activity.\n\n\n\nLeila’s past includes work as a National Park Warden\, piano tuner and music festival coordinator. Currently\, she along with her husband run Whisky Jack Cache bakery and are members of the band the Interstellar Jays. She is by no means an expert but is excited to share her enthusiasm for her feathered friends on what should be a pleasant evening of discussion and information sharing.\n\n\n⁠\nThis workshop will be by donation\, we encourage you to pay what you can!⁠\n\n\nTo register for this workshop click here ->. http://support-imarts.com/…/8/intro-to-the-birds-of-wells. Please note that you can only register one person at a time!\n\n\n\nIf you happen to have some binoculars on hand this is your chance to test them out! That being said\, they are not required to participate in this workshop. ⁠\n\nAll ages are welcome as long as all folks under 15 are accompanied by an adult.⁠\nWe will be meeting at the Wells-Barkerville School playground\, if you wish to join us! ⁠\n\n\n\nSee you then!\n\n\n\nThis project is funded and supported by the Government of Canada\, The Province of British Columbia and the Wells Barkerville Community Forest. Art + The Forest is additionally supported by the BC Arts Council.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/intro-to-birdwatching/
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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SUMMARY:Wells High School Community Workshop 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Do you have insight about what it is like to live in Wells\, BC? You are invited to join a community workshop that will focus on values in the community of Wells. What makes Wells unique? \nWe want to hear from students\, families\, community members\, youth groups\, business owners\, and others. We will meet at the Community Hall and go on a short 20-minute walk around the community before having our discussion at the Hall (weather permitting). \nWe want to hear from you! If you have ideas\, thoughts\, or comments about the project\, please join in on the workshops. You are free to come to one or both of the workshops if you are interested.\n\nIf you are unable to attend a workshop\, but would still like to participate\, please email me at mcharg@unbc.ca. If you have any questions or concerns\, again\, please email me or comment on this post and I will get back to you promptly.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-high-school-community-workshop-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Wells
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wells and Area Community Association":MAILTO:Wellsareacommunity@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wells High School Community Workshop 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Have you been affected by the absence of a high school in Wells\, BC? You are invited to join a community workshop that aims to understand the impact of having no high school in Wells has had on the community.\n\nThe workshop will help understand the vision of a potential high school that is unique to Wells. We want to hear from students\, families\, community members\, youth groups\, business owners\, and others.\n\nIf you have ideas\, thoughts\, or comments about the project\, please join in on the workshops. You are free to come to one or both of the workshops if you are interested.\n\nIf you are unable to attend a workshop\, but would still like to participate\, please email me at mcharg@unbc.ca. If you have any questions or concerns\, again\, please email me or comment on this post and I will get back to you promptly.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-high-school-community-workshop-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Wells
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wells and Area Community Association":MAILTO:Wellsareacommunity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220616T193000
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SUMMARY:Wells Highschool Ideas Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a meet and greet to discuss to study that aims to shed light on opportunities and challenges for a potential highschool that is rooted in the local community of Wells. \nAn introductory meet and greet will be held on June 9 at 6:30 pm over Zoom. To attend\, please contact Chrissy McHarg at mcharg@unbc.ca for the Zoom link. \nIf you have any questions or comments about the study\, please email Chrissy McHarg – mcharg@unbc.ca (Masters Student) or Dr. Phil Mullins – philip.mullins@unbc.ca (Graduate Supervisor)
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/wells-highschool-ideas-meet-greet/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20220610T212816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T212816Z
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SUMMARY:Community Information Meeting - Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Please join West Fraser\, Ministry of Forests\, and BC Timber Sales for an information sharing meeting. West Fraser and BCTS will have a map of proposed and existing development on site.
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/community-information-meeting-forestry/
LOCATION:Wells Community Hall\, 4269 Sanders Ave\, Wells\, BC\, V0K2R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T194133Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Finding Community
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-finding-community/2021-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T194133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T194133Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Finding Community
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-finding-community/2021-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T191840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T191840Z
UID:10000457-1629552600-1629559800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Art + The Forest Workshop: Crafting a Medicinal Salve
DESCRIPTION:Infused oils are wonderful all by themselves for a wide range of use from massage to cooking but when you want to apply your oil topically sometimes you want something a little less… oily. In this workshop learn how to take your infused oil to the next level by making it into a salve. Salves are easy to transport and use and make a wonderful addition to your skill set. \nPlace: Wells Barkerville School field \nMaterials: Bring your infused oil if you made one otherwise materials will be provided. We have extra oil if anyone could not make it to our previous workshop. \nSuggested Payment: $ 5.00 \nSpace will be limited. Please register to secure your spot. Click here to register \nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-crafting-a-medicinal-salve/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193952Z
UID:10000471-1629363600-1629383400@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: The Five Senses
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-the-five-senses/2021-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193952Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: The Five Senses
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-the-five-senses/2021-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210814T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T191649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T191649Z
UID:10000456-1628947800-1628958600@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Art + The Forest Workshop: Introduction to Jam Making
DESCRIPTION:Want to make that huckleberry harvest last all year? Food preservation is a long and diverse tradition that varies through cultures and time. Making jam is one way to store food and is also delicious. For those of you who have always wanted to try making your own jam join us for this introductory course and build the skills and confidence to do this yourself. Once you have the process down the sky is the limit.  Learn the process and take home a jar of jam \nPlace: Wells Barkerville School field \nMaterials: Berry bucket or anything that you can use to collect berries \nSuggested Payment: $5.00 \nSpace will be limited. Please register to secure your spot. Click here to register \nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-introduction-to-jam-making/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Food,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193403Z
UID:10000469-1628758800-1628778600@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Forest Languages
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-forest-languages/2021-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193403Z
UID:10000468-1628586000-1628596800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Forest Languages
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-forest-languages/2021-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210807T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T191428Z
UID:10000455-1628343000-1628348400@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Art + the Forest Workshop: Whipping up a Forest Salad Dressing
DESCRIPTION:Take your infused vinegar to the next level by making it into a delicious foraged salad dressing. Infused vinegars add a new flavour to your cooking and offer endless opportunities for experimentation. After making a vinaigrette we will forage some more materials for our salad and test out our creation. By using your vinegar in a salad see one of the many ways that infused vinegars can be incorporated into a meal. \nPlace: Wells Barkerville School field \nMaterials: Bring your infused vinegar if you made one otherwise materials will be provided \nSuggested Payment: $5.00 \nSpace will be limited. Please register to secure your spot. Click here to register \n\n\n\n\nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-whipping-up-a-forest-salad-dressing/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Food,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193515Z
UID:10000467-1628154000-1628173800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Creating with the Forest
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-creating-with-the-forest/2021-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193515Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Creating with the Forest
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-creating-with-the-forest/2021-08-03/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T192921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193553Z
UID:10000465-1627549200-1627569000@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Leafy Friends
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-leafy-friends/2021-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T192921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193553Z
UID:10000464-1627376400-1627387200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Leafy Friends
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-leafy-friends/2021-07-27/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210724T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T190608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T190608Z
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SUMMARY:Art + The Forest Workshop: Infusing and Oils and Vinegars
DESCRIPTION:Getting started making medicinals can seem complicated and intimidating at first. This workshop will show how you can begin with two simple infusions using oil and vinegar. By letting the infusions sit you will be able to extract medicine from different plants.  By learning these two infusions you can begin experimenting on your own and finding ways to incorporate one of the many benefits of plants into your life. \nPlace: Wells Barkerville School field \nSuggested Payment: $5.00 \nSpace will be limited. Please register to secure your spot. Click here to register \nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-infusing-and-oils-and-vinegars/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Food,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T192732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193630Z
UID:10000463-1626944400-1626964200@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Navigating the Woods
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-navigating-the-woods/2021-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T192732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193630Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Navigating the Woods
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-navigating-the-woods/2021-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210717T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T190143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T190143Z
UID:10000452-1626528600-1626535800@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Art + The Forest Workshop: Harvesting and Preparing a Wells Tea
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to transform fireweed into a delicious and delicate summer tea. Fireweed is plentiful and easily identified which makes it a perfect candidate for tea making. While simply drying the leaves makes a perfectly adequate tea we will show you how to oxidize the leaves to make a tea with a slightly fruity flavour that makes it an alternative to black tea. \nPlace: Wells-Barkerville School field \nMaterials: Scissors\, Glass jar or container if you have one \nSuggested Payment: No cost to participants \nDrop ins welcome! Please bring a glass jar or container though as we may not have one for drop ins. Click here to register \nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-harvesting-and-preparing-a-wells-tea/
CATEGORIES:Education,Food,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
CREATED:20210706T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193705Z
UID:10000461-1626339600-1626359400@whatsupinwells.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Signs of Life
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-signs-of-life/2021-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: Signs of Life
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-signs-of-life/2021-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210710T133000
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SUMMARY:Art + The Forest Workshop: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to know more about the plants in our local area? Join me on a walk through the woods and learn about the edible and medicinal plants that are found in our area. We will cover both the many plants that are available for use around us and the ways that we can ethically harvest and ensure sustainability. To end we will also harvest and prepare different plants for drying which can then be used in our Infusing Oils and Vinegars workshop or however you would like. \nPlace: Wells-Barkerville School field \nMaterials: Scissors \nSuggested Payment: No cost to participants \nDrop-ins welcome! Click here to register \nAbout Art + The Forest \nCome join us for our forest workshop series every Saturday starting July 3rd and ending August 21. This workshop series will focus on exploring how people can engage with and harvest from the forest in an ethical and sustainable manner. Topics will range from plant id\, to making medicinals\, to willow basketry. We encourage any and all to join us with one caveat being that anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn share and discover some of the ways that we can engage with the forest and the many ways it can help to support us and our communities. \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nAges: All with 12 and under accompanied 
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/art-the-forest-workshop-edible-and-medicinal-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Education,Free,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210708T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062033
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SUMMARY:Kids' Nature Camp: A Place To Call Home
DESCRIPTION:This program is a recognition of the immense benefits of being outside\, playing\, creativity\, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We aim to help children explore in a supportive and safe environment to build confidence of their own capability. Throughout the summer we will focus on play and free exploration as a tool to learn\, grow curiousity\, and develop a sense of wonder for the amazing world that is around us. \nAges 6-13 with flexibility \nTimes: Tuesday 9:00-12:00 pm and Thursday 9:00-2:30 pm \nDates: July 6th-August 26th Tuesdays and Thursdays \nProgram Facilitators: Devon Macdonald and Annie Rutherford \nCost: No cost to participants * \n* This is the first year that we have offered a program like this and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for future programming. We are offering the nature camp at no cost for participants because we recognize the learning and growth that comes in the first year. To allow this program to continue into the future we do plan on having a cost associated in future years to keep it sustainable. Thank you for joining us on our foray into the woods we welcome any feedback or comments you may have to help us to continue to grow and learn. \nClick here if you are ready to register or call us at 250-994-3466. \nCOVID 19 POLICY\nThis program will run in accordance with the directives provided by the BC Provincial Health Office to ensure the safety of any children and staff involved and the broader community. Please read over our Health and Safety Site Plan before registering your child to ensure that you are comfortable with the measures we have in place and to give us time to respond to concerns. We will continue to review and update this document as the summer progresses and new information becomes available. \nIMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan: Focus Youth Programs \nIf you have any questions or concerns please contact Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com). \nWEEKLY THEMES & GUEST ARTISTS\nEach week will introduce a new theme which will serve as a jumping off point for our explorations. While we intend to follow these themes we also recognize that there are unforseen circumstances and so all of these themes have a built in flexibility to allow for discovery wherever that takes us. The themes will help to guide our play for each week and in a gentle way allow us to think about new concepts while having fun. \nArtists will be announced soon! If you are interested in being one of our guest artists please contact Annie at annie@imarts.com. We would love to hear from you! \nJuly 6 & 8 – A Place To Call Home \nThis week we will explore habitats and what makes a place home. Our play for this week will focus on building a habitat for ourselves within the forest and finding out who our neighbours are. This weeks art will explore the concept of home and the many ways that a home and habitat are created. \nJuly 13 & 15 – Signs of Life \nWhat clues do different life forms leave behind? This theme examines the trails that are left behind and how we can learn to read these clues and trails like a book to learn who was there. This theme will challenge us to understand different lived experience while making us think about the imprints we leave behind. \nJuly 20 & 22 – Navigating the woods \nHow do we find our way when we are lost? To begin to answer this question we will build our awareness of the spaces around us. Through games and activities we will cultivate an understanding of the places around us build our capacity for understanding our landscape. \nJuly 27 & 29 – Leafy friends \nDid you know that you could make a shirt out of nettles? That willow can help you deal with pain and that you can eat dandelions whole? While we wont necessarily do all these things this week we will explore the amazing world of plants. \nAug 3 & 5 – Creating with the forest \nThis week’s theme is about discovering the exciting process of decay and renewal. What happens to the trees that fall on the ground? What happens to an apple if you bury it in the ground? We will try to answer some of these questions in this week but also look at how decay provides space for creativity and renewal in the forest. We will play games and test our creativity in finding ways to design and make with the forest. \nAug 10 & 12  Forest Languages \nWhen you walk through the forest can you hear the trees talking? The answer is likely no and that is because trees don’t communicate in the same way we do but that doesn’t mean that they don’t talk with one another. This theme will explore communication in the forest. We will try to decode bird language\, marvel at the wonderous world of mycelium and play with these concepts. \nAug 17 & 19 – The Five Senses \nThis week will focus on training our senses so we can be alert and more aware of what is happening. Our training will include sensory walks and games to get a better understanding of our own senses and the ones we may not use very often. To help us understand the senses and their importance in the forest we will look at how different animals use their senses and how it is important for survival but also to thrive within any environment. \nAug 24 & 26 – Finding Community \nAs our last week we will identify what it means to be part of a community and the importance of giving back. We will celebrate the community that we have created and think about ways that we can continue to make community in our lives. \nWHAT TO BRING\nWe will be outside rain or shine. The key to having a good time in any weather is preparation. We request that every child come prepared for the day ahead. This list is a guide to what one might bring depending on the conditions outside. If there is anything on here that you do not have please contact us and we will do our best to arrange something. We want to ensure that your child/ren’s experience is positive even on those wet cold days. \nClothing \nOn Days Without Rain \n\nA long sleeve shirt (it will be buggy)\nLong pants\nA sweater (if it is looking to be a bit chilly)\nA raincoat\nShoes that are comfortable and will handle clambering over sticks\nA hat\n\nOn Days With Rain \n\nA raincoat and rain pants\nRainboots\nA fleece or wool sweater\n\nOther Gear \n\nA backpack\nWater bottle (please fill it before you arrive)\nSunscreen\nAn extra pair of clothes can be a good idea especially for younger children\nSnacks\n\nWe will have bug nets to go over hats as well as extra water \nSAFETY\nEnsuring the safety of all participants is very important to us. Both facilitators have First Aid training and will carry a first aid kit at all times. We will also ensure that facilitators are provided with a radio for fast communication as wells as bear spray. \nDue to COVID-19 we recognize that safety has taken on different dimensions please see our 2021 06 19 IMA COVID Health & Safety Site Plan for more information on how we are taking this into consideration. \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding registration please contact us at info@imarts.com or call our phone number.\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kids-nature-camp-a-place-to-call-home/2021-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Education,Outdoor Recreation,Wells
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