Author: nlened

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Sunday Nature Programs at MUN Botanical Garden

Drop by the Botanical Garden every Sunday for nature programs.  Activities may include: bird watching, nature hikes, ‘meet the critters’, duck feeding, story time and more.

Fee: General admission.  Registration is not required.  FREE for members of the Friends of the Garden, MUN students and children 5 years old and younger.

For more information, please call 864-8590.

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The Suncor Energy Fluvarium

“New Beginnings!”

Kids Club program for June

at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium!

 

What is a fry? Where do tadpoles come from? Do dragonflies really live in water? 

Discover the Life Cycles of our Freshwater Friends!

June 6-28 at 1:30pm
Program runs approx. 45-60 minutes

Note that on June 21 we are hosting a Father’s Day BBQ, check our website for more details!

This Fluvarium Kids program is Family Fun and can include an outdoor component, game, story and craft!

 

Fluvarium Kids Club Weekend Programs

Have you heard? Kids ages 5–10 and their families are invited to join Fluvarium Kids! Receive updates, collect stickers, and earn a Fluvarium Kids Fresh Water Friends certificate when you attend sessions in four different months!

 

Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission.

Ask about our Annual Family Pass.

 

For more information contact:

754-3474 – kids@fluvarium.ca

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Program Launch: Electric BikeShare Project

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Western Environment Centre E-BikeShare Project Media Blurbs

For Newsletters:

The Western Environment Centre is proud to announce the launch of their new E-BikeShare Pilot Project. From now until the end of November (weather permitting), members of the public can rent an electric bicycle for just $10 a day to get around the hilly landscape of Corner Brook without breaking a sweat! Look for the bikes at the Residence Complex on the Grenfell campus of Memorial University or in front of Cycle Solutions at 35 West Street. Daily rentals are for 24 hours; weekly rates also available. Helmets and locks will be provided. For more information, please visit www.wecnl.ca or email outreach@wecnl.ca.

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Employment Opportunity: Echo Pond Summer Camp/Environmental Education Commission

 

Echo Pond Summer Camp/Environmental Education Commission is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible Camp Counsellor / Lifeguard for the 2015 summer season, for 7 weeks, from July 6th-August 21st, available for training from June 25th-27th.  This is through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Therefore student must be:

  • Registered as a full-time student for the preceding and next academic year
    • Between the ages of 15-30 at the start of employment
    • Must be Canadian Citizen and legally entitled to work in Canada.

 

Echo Pond is an overnight summer camp, taking place about 1 hour 15 minutes from St. John’s. Having access to a vehicle would be ideal for this position, however there is a possibility of carpooling.

 

The ideal candidate:

 

–       Has valid Lifeguard certification

–       Has up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification

–       Enjoys working with kids

–       Has an interest and knowledge in ecology, sustainability and the environment (university or college courses in a related field would be an asset)

–       Is reasonably fit and enjoys spending time outdoors (experience and training in canoeing, outdoor skills, and gardening would all be assets)

–       Works well in a team environment

–       Is adaptable, motivated and caring

 

 

Pay is $13/hour, 35 hours/week with some flexibility.

 

Resumes and Cover letters should be emailed to:

echopondjobs@gmail.com

 

They should be received no later than 5pm, Monday, June 8th.

 

Information about Echo Pond Summer Camp here:

www.echopondsummercamp.com

 

Questions to: Laura (743-1898); echopondjobs@gmail.com

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CPAWS-NL – Volunteer Opportunity Shorebird Survey

Shorebird Surveys- Calling all nature enthusiasts! We need YOUR creative mind and eyes! CPAWS-NL is currently looking for some volunteers to identify Shorebirds. Training & Kits are provided, and it is Province wide, so no fear if you’re heading home for the summer! Here are the areas we are looking for your help but will welcome other beaches

 

Baie Verte

Bellevue Beach

Big and Little Barasway

Black Duck Brook

Cape Freels

Carmanville

Sandy Cove Beach, Eastport

Eddies Cove East

Flat Bay Peninsula aka Jento’s Island

Garnish

Hawke’s Bay

JT Cheeseman Provincial Park

Portugal Cove South

Sandy Point, Flat Bay

Shoal Cove West

St. Paul’s Inlet/Bay/Flats

St. Shott’s Sod Farm

St. Shott’s Beach

Stephenville Crossing

Swift Current

 

If any areas spike your interest please email nlmarine@cpaws.org!

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Evergreen City Works – We Are Cities: Community Innovation Grant

Evergreen CityWorks is pleased to announce that we are offering a new funding opportunity to support Canadian non-profit groups and organizations that are working to improve systemic urban challenges in their communities.
The We Are Cities: Community Innovation Grant supports projects addressing issues critical to the success of our communities including, but not limited to, mobility, the built and natural environment, citizen engagement, multi-sectorial collaboration, policy design, waste management and energy.
Amounts offered: Grants of $2,000 and $5,000 are available.
Deadline: May 25
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Outdoor Education Assistant Position

NLESD Western Region is hiring an outdoor education assistant (term position) to help with the spring delivery of our Residential Outdoor Education Program at Killdevil Camp in Gros Morne National Park.  There are more details in the attached job ad. Please distribute to your contacts. 

Note that the deadline to apply is coming up soon – Wednesday, May 6 – with the position to start May 20th.   Resume and cover letter should be emailed, faxed, dropped off or mailed to the school board office in Corner Brook as per the attached job ad (not emailed to me).

I can answer any questions about the position or explain the likely work schedule.  Best contact is by email – margaretmckeon@nlesd.ca