Nature Stewards
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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)Spring Program Dates
All programs run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Native Plant Nursery | Saturdays | Feb 24 - May 4 | 10 Sessions
Rewilding for Bird & Wildlife | Sundays | Feb 25 - May 5 | 10 Sessions
Nature Stewards Leadership | Sundays | Feb 25 - May 5 | 10 Sessions
Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour,2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or targeted by other forms of systemic oppression.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.