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)Summer Program Dates
All programs run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Rewilding for Pollinators & Plants | Saturdays Jun 14 - 28, Wednesdays Jul 2 - Aug 13 | 10 Sessions
Plants & People | Sundays Jun 15 - 29, Fridays Jul 4 - Aug 15 | 10 Sessions
Earth Allies | Sundays Jun 15 - 29, Tuesdays to Thursdays Jul 2 - Aug 14 | 23 Sessions
Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or from other equity-denied communities.Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance and 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
karmella benedito de barros
Land Based Education Program Manager
(They/Them)
karmella is a two-spirit mixed Afro-Brazilian and Mistawasis Nehiyawak (Treaty 6 Cree). They hold a BA in Psychology, Counseling & Human Development from Simon Fraser University and leads the Nature Stewards program.