Nature Stewards
Accepting Applications
Nature Stewards
These free multi-week programs will support you to develop skills to care for nature in your community, including growing native plants, restoring wildlife habitat, and working with plant medicines.


Program Themes

Program Details
Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)Fall Program Dates
All programs run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Earth Allies | Saturdays | Sept 23 - Dec 2, Feb 10 - March 16 + 2024 Spring Break Weekday Camp | 24 Sessions
Native Plant Nursery | Saturdays | Sept 23 - Dec 2 | 10 Sessions
Rewilding | Sundays | Sept 24 - Nov 26 | 10 Sessions
Nature Stewards Leadership | Sundays | Sept 24 - Nov 26 | 10 SessionsEligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, living with a disability, or from other equity-deserving communities.Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance. Youth must attend a minimum of 4 program days to receive an honorarium. Lunch and bus tickets are provided. We also have some outdoor clothing available to borrow, including rain jackets and boots.

Frequently Asked Questions
Program In Action
“I am able to recognize more plants and birds, which makes me feel more connected with nature. Being able to understand nature more makes me more likely to take care of and consider the environment around me.”
— Participant

Have Questions? Let’s Connect
Deandra Atmojo
Manager, Land-Based Education
(She/Her)
Deandra is a settler from Indonesia with mixed Chinese and Southeast Asian ancestry. She studied Natural Resources Conservation at UBC and leads the Nature Stewards program.