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  • Salmon Story | Hope Mountain Centre

    Our Salmon Story programs reach young children and parents with indoor and outdoor experiences. We give kids the chance to touch real artifacts such as skulls and pelts, and we use entertaining props such as puppets and scale models to convey concepts. Salmon Story Ages 0 - 5 Salmon Story programs reach young children and parents with indoor and outdoor experiences. We often partner with the StrongStart program happening in our region. Contact us for more information about educational programs we can do for your group by reaching out to our Outdoor Educator Claire at cgrantham@hopemountain.org , or call/text 403-895-4121. Ages : 0–5

  • Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning | connecting people and nature

    Environmental education, outdoor skills development courses, trail building & maintenance, and nature conservation projects are just a few of the many things Hope Mountain Centre is focused on. Connecting People and Nature Since 2005 DONATE NOW Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning is a registered Canadian charity (BN 818663940 RR0001) and BC Society (S0049715) working to strengthen people’s connection with nature to improve the health and wellbeing of humans and the natural world. Through recreational trail building and maintenance, outdoor skills development courses, educational guided mountain adventures, environmental education school programs, and a variety of wildlife conservation and research projects, we ignite people’s sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship. Educational Programs Public Programs & Events School Programs Indigenous Youth Outdoors Manning Pa rk Interpretation Programs Conservation Projects Grizzly Bear Monitoring Learn More Water Quality Monitoring Learn More Leave No Trace Learn More World Rivers Day Learn More Trails HBC (1849) Heritage Trail Serpent's Back Hope Mountain Thacker Mountain Below are some of the trails Hope Mountain Centre works on. See the Trails webpage for more information about what we do, how to get involved, and a map and links to trail reports of all trails in our region.

  • Family Day Snowshoe 2025 | Hope Mountain Centre

    Family Day Snowshoe - "A Journey Through Time" When: Monday, February 19, 2024 Time: 9:00am-3:30pm Where: Cambie Creek, Manning Park Cost: $25/adult FREE/child (Children and youth under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian) Register For more information or questions, please contact Tunde at tmurphy@hopemountain.org or 604-869-1274 Step into the past and discover the tenacity of winter life on the frontier through a fun and engaging interpretive scavenger hunt, for children of all ages! Embark on a journey through time as educators Rowan and Moon take you through Cambie Creek Loop, offering you a glimpse into the winter lives of settlers and first nations with an engaging scavenger hunt through beautiful old-growth forest. We’ll stop for lunch along the trail, with the chance to build snow forts while we sip hot chocolate! You bring lunch and snacks; we’ll bring the hot chocolate! We have several pairs of adult snowshoes to offer, as well as children’s snowshoes for kids aged 6 to 8. If your kids are younger, consider carrying them in a child carrier backpack or towing them on a sled. All ages are welcome! Itinerary: Monday, February 19, 2024 09:00AM – Gather in Hope at the Rec Centre (1005 6 Ave, Hope ) check-in, sign waivers *Participants must arrange their own transportation. 09:30AM – Leave Hope and convoy about 45 minutes on Highway 3 to Cambie Creek trailhead 10:30AM – Arrive at Cambie Creek Trail Head 10:45PM – Begin snowshoe trip 12:30PM – Lunch break 01:00PM – Snow fort construction, hot chocolate consumption! 02:00PM – Snowshoe back to the parking lot 02:30PM – Leave Cambie Creek trailhead 03:30PM – Arrive back in Hope *Be aware that times are approximate! Start and end times may vary slightly depending on speed of the group, weather and road conditions, etc . Price includes: Fun interpretive guided tour Use of our snowsh oes (please let us know during registration if you and/or your child/ren require a pair) Trip leaders will provide first-aid support, emergency practices/communications, and hot chocolate Physical demand: We will snowshoe a total distance of 2.9 km round trip. The terrain is a gentle slope with 70 metres of cumulative elevation gain. In the Manning Park area average February temperatures range from -8C to 0C. Please check the weather forecast prior to the event and dress appropriately as it may be much colder or warmer. What to bring: Whenever you are hiking, you should always carry The Essentials At a minimum, participants will need the following for this outing: Backpack to carry all your gear Lunch and high-energy snack foods Water (at least 1 litre per person) Waterproof winter boots or hiking boots (no runners please) Warm winter clothes (no cotton as the first layer against your skin); including jacket, nylon snow pants, gloves, toque, warm socks Two poles per person for snowshoeing (optional, but greatly improves stability) Sunglasses, sunscreen, chap stick, camera We will have the following to lend you but feel free to bring your own: Foam pad to sit on in the snow Mug for hot chocolate! Small portable snow shovel Meet Your Guides Rowan Lalonde Rowan is driven to explore paths where she can contribute to positive impacts at the community level or spark curiosity for the world. She is an experienced thru trekker and canoe tripper, with an eager draw to whitewater adventure. Whether up a tree, covered in mud, or in the thick of river rapids she believes there is so much play and peace to be found on the land and in the wild spaces we share. Having recently moved to Hope, Rowan says feels so lucky to be able to spend her days sharing her learning and supporting youth in our community as they learn to be stewards of the natural world and grow to feel empowered in their climate futures. Moon Pruvost Moon is Hope Mountain Centre’s Program Director. She is an experienced educator and backcountry mountain guide. Her passion for the natural world and grizzly bears led her to study Wildlife and Forestry Conservation. She is certified in Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Skills Training, Leave No Trace Master Educator and has experience as a bush craft/survival instructor. Moon loves to share her knowledge and love of the outdoors with people of all ages! When she is not guiding, you can usually find her exploring the outdoors with her puppy, Kenai. Nate Brown Nate Refunds/Cancellations: Sorry no refunds! You can pass on your spot to someone else who meets the physical demand of the program, just please let us know, as we need registration information from everyone. A program may be cancelled at the discretion of HMCOL. If a program is cancelled by HMCOL, participants will receive a full refund of program fees. Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless HMCOL determines that it will affect the safety of participants. Additional information: Liability Waiver Everyone ages 19 & over must sign a liability waiver form in order to participate in this program. Please take the time to read this form because you must understand and agree to it when you sign it. By signing it you are waiving certain rights, including the right to sue. These forms will be available to sign when you check in. Please seek legal counsel if you have any questions. Informed Consent Form Everyone, age 18 & under must have an informed consent form signed by their parents or legal guardia n in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.

  • Gleaning | Hope Mountain Centre

    The Gleaning Program is a volunteer-led community harvest program under Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning (HMCOL). Its purpose is to encourage and help local residents to pick fruit from trees, and use or redistribute the fruit preventing waste and reducing attracting wildlife, such as bears. Gleaning A volunteer-led community harvest program 1/8 The Gleaning Program is a volunteer-run community harvest program under Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning (HMCOL). Its purpose is to encourage and help local Hope residents to pick fruit from trees, and use or redistribute the fruit preventing waste and reducing attracting wildlife, such as bears. A share of the harvest goes to the resident, another share goes to the people who pick the fruit and the rest is donated to local organizations such as the food bank, school programs, or for animal feed. Want to help us pick fruit? Got fruit trees that need picking? Need fruit for your group or animals? GET INVOLVED by joining our email list below! Also consider joining our Facebook group . Program Objectives 1. Prevent negative human-bear interactions in the town of Hope by deterring bears in residential area fruit trees through removing ripe and rotten fruit which is a bear attractant, and; 2. Prevent waste of fruit. Other benefits include reducing other wildlife attraction in residential areas such as rodents and those that prey on them, increasing local food security by connecting residents to local food sources, and facilitating social volunteer activity. The gleaning program is limited to the District of Hope geographic boundary. This program began in 2011 when local Hope resident Lydia Koot worked with HMCOL to form the Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee and managed this program until 2024. Since its inception, no bears have been shot in fruit trees in Hope—a huge success story Under the Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 1472, 2020, Section 6.1(u) of the District of Hope Bylaws , owners and occupiers must not keep attractants (like fruit, garbage, or organics) accessible to wildlife. Let’s continue working together to keep our community safe! For Residents with Fruit Trees Do you have a fruit tree? Apples, cherries, pears, plums, grapes, or quince - Having a crop of fruit can be great, but can also be overwhelming if you aren’t able to manage it. Fruit falls to the ground and spoils and can attract wildlife such as bears. Here are some things that you can do: When fruit is ripe: Clean up windfall often to prevent rotting. Put it out weekly in your green bin for pick-up or donate to local farms for animal feed. Pick your fruit if you are able, or you can post on local Facebook groups to invite people to pick your fruit. Or contact us for help! Register your tree with the Gleaning Program for volunteer picking: We ask that you ensure a safe space (no hazards, dog poop, or bee/wasp nests.) We will pick your tree, and share the harvest with you, the volunteers who pick, and local organizations such as the food bank, local schools, or for animal feed. Regular Tree care: Prune your tree annually to keep it a manageable size, typically in winter or early spring when the tree is dormant. Prune to remove dead, damaged and diseased branches, and open up space in middle. This can result in better quality fruit. Plant native, non-fruit bearing trees and shrubs if the fruit is unwanted or unmanageable. Keep yourself and the bears safe! Contact us at gleaning [at] hopemountain [dot] org or sign up for our mailing list. Join us as a Fruit Picking Volunteer! Pick a tree to save a bear! Help your community while enjoying the outdoors, and enjoy the literal fruits of your labour. A portion of each harvest goes to the volunteer pickers, the property resident, and local organizations. Fruit typically ripens from June to November, and it can include apples, cherries, pears, plums, grapes, and quince. Pole pickers are provided to reach the fruit, and we typically pick early morning or evening to avoid the heat. What to Bring: Water, gloves, hat, sunscreen, good footwear, and optionally, cardboard boxes, containers, or a rake (some are provided). Safety glasses are available, or bring your own to avoid falling debris in your eyes. If interested, contact us for more information at gleaning [at] hopemountain [dot] org, or join our email list. Need Fruit? We've got a variety of fruit to give away including large quantities for community groups, food programs, farms, and more. Contact us at gleaning@hopemountain.org if you’d like fruit for your local organization or for animal feed. We will add you to our contact list to let you know when we have a surplus. About the Fruit It’s local and organic! Expect blemishes or imperfections, and it may be smaller than supermarket fruit, but it’s still edible and delicious. There are many great ways to use and preserve the fruit. Join us to reduce bear attractants and food waste, and build community! Key Program Volunteers: Robyn Barker, HMCOL Board Chair – Gleaning Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Rodney –Gleaning Coordinator Esther Brysch – Picker Coordinator/Team Leader Sign up for our emails, contact us at gleaning [at] hopemountain [dot] org, and join our Facebook group to learn more and to get involved.

  • Ottomite Mountain | Hope Mountain Centre

    Othello Tunnels Ottomite Mountain Trail Trail Stats Trailhead Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ni5fBjQsusxfvB8y6 Round Trip Trail Distance in KM: 8.5km Elevation Gain in M: 313m Highest Point in M: 1470m Dogs Allowed: Yes (on leash) 4 X 4 Needed: No (snowflake-rated tires in winter required) Map Trail Access The trailhead and large paved parking area are located at the Zopkios Break Check area on the north side of the Coquihalla Highway 5. The trailhead is accessed on the western side of the parking area behind the bathrooms. It is not marked or signed. Head into the forested area heading west and you will notice the path - a wide road. Here is the google map for the parking area and trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xsXPx8kU3q2kUVst6 The trail is located in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area (BC Parks land). There are toilets and garbage cans in the parking area. When hiking this and every trail please make sure to carry The Ten Essentials and practice Leave No Trace principles. Trail Description coming soon Other Trails Nearby Trail Reports Feel free to leave a comment below with trail reports so other users can learn about current conditions. comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

  • Grade 3 - Young Stewards of our Forests | Hope Mountain Centre

    Students learn key concepts such as “photosynthesis,” “ecosystem,” and “symbiosis” and they are shown some of the secret connections that enable plants, fungi and animals to thrive together as a community in our forests. Young Stewards of our Forests Grade 3 This program teaches fundamentals of the ecology of forests. Students learn key concepts such as “photosynthesis,” “ecosystem,” and “symbiosis” and they are shown some of the secret connections that enable plants, fungi and animals to thrive together as a community in our forests. Contact us for more information about educational programs we can do for your group. Contact our Outdoor Educator Claire at cgrantham@hopemountain.org , or call/text 403-895-4121. Locations : Various forested trails within the towns of Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, and occasionally provincial and regional parks nearby. Grade : 3 Curriculum Overview : Forest Ecology Program: learning outcomes, pre-trip, field trip, post-trip. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Teacher Feedback: “I thought that it was excellent. They covered a great deal of outcomes that related to both my Grade 3 and Grade 4 life science curriculum. I was very impressed by that . . . The stations were great, any time that they are in small groups discussion, questioning, and touching the different things make everything more engaging and memorable . . . Excellent program, you have clearly all worked hard to develop it.” “For me it complements my rainforest unit so the students make connections between the lessons I have given them . . . It is great for the kids to get information from different sources that connect with previously taught concepts as it solidifies the learning . . . The important part is this is an outstanding experience for the students which is lead by someone who is knowledgeable and has good group management skills which means learning is going on.”

  • Mountain Sports Gear Sale

    Mountain Sports Gear Sale & Swap This annual event is to raise funds to support our charity’s work connecting people and nature, while simultaneously providing donated new and used outdoor recreation equipment and supplies at an affordable cost to help make mountain sports more accessible to more people. WHEN Saturday November 28, 2026 from 10am until 12 noon WHERE Silver Creek Elementary School gymnasium (63831 School Rd in Hope) Click here for map/directions. EVENT ENTRY COST FOR BUYERS By donation - pay what you can Suggested minimum donation: $2 per person or $5 for a family. Items sold by Hope Mountain Centre will all be priced to sell so be sure to not miss out on this heavily discounted sale! TABLE COST FOR SELLERS/SWAPPERS $25 per table (1 table and 2 chairs provided), max 2 people per table. For more details, please see below. This garage sale type of community event is a great way to come together, share and connect over a shared interest and passion for the great outdoors. The event will have music, food sales by donation, a 50-50 to win some cash, and lots of other fun stuff going on! Buyer Beware All goods sold and swapped are (i) used goods, (ii) sold on an ‘as is where is’ basis, (iii) sold without any express or implied warranties or conditions as to fitness or quality under the Sale of Goods Act or otherwise. Got Stuff to Donate? Contact Us! Got some old mountain sports gear laying around that you rarely use? Please consider donating it to us! All proceeds support all the great work we do connecting people and nature. Now is a great time to do a cleanout and support a local charity without donating any money, and supporting more people being able to able to get out and enjoy nature. What Can Be Donated We are looking for gear used for non-motorized and non-fishing/hunting sports. Included mountain sports/recreation activities include hiking, snowshoeing, trail running, camping, backpacking, mountain biking, gravel and road biking, bike packing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, nordic skiing, ski touring and splitboarding, ice skating, rock climbing, ice climbing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, packrafting, birding, wildlife viewing, and more. We ask that all donated items be clean, and in good or better, safe, usable condition. Items can be new or used. EXAMPLES OF GEAR WE'RE LOOKING FOR General gear/multi-sport Backpacks, headlamps, PLBs/satellite comms devices, multitools, hydration reservoirs, poles, guidebooks, roof racks, bike racks Clothing/Outerwear Gaitors, puffy jackets, rain jackets, rain pants, snow pants, baselayers, midlayers, gloves/mitts Hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, mountaineers Hiking shoes/boots, snowshoes, crampons, trail running shoes, backpacks, trail running vests, ice axes, Camping, backpacking Tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, trekking pack, camp stove, camp chair Mountain biking & gravel/road biking, bike packing, dehydrated meals Bikes, bells, lights, pumps, helmets, padding, shoes Skiing/snowboarding/Ice Skating Downhill skis/snowboard, Nordic/cross-country skis, backcountry skis, splitboard, ski/snowboard boots, poles, wax, tools, avalanche gear (inflatable backpack, transceiver, shovel), ice skates Rock climbing, ice climbing Harness, rope, rope bag/mat, carabiners, trad rack pieces, personal anchor, helmet, belay devices, chalk bag, Paddle sports (kayaking, canoeing, SUP, rafting) Canoes, kayaks, packrafts, SUPs, paddles, pfds Birding, wildlife viewing ID books, binoculars What Is NOT Accepted Excluded items include all things specific to: Motorized sports (offroading/overlanding, snowmobiling, motorized boating, etc) Indoor sports and activities (hockey, baseball, volleyball, weightlifting, cardio equipment, yoga items) Outdoor sports that don’t utilize mountains/use humanmade landscapes (soccer, tennis, golf, disc golf, volleyball, skateboarding) Hunting, fishing Any weapons If you're unsure, please contact us to confirm. How to Donate To make a donation, contact kperezdeleon@hopemountain.org or call/text (778) 918-4915 to arrange. Donations can be dropped off at Baker's Books located at 800 3rd Avenue in Hope anytime they are open until Thursday November 26, 2026. See their hours here or call them at (604) 869-5779 . For donations of large items, or a large load of multiple items, please contact us to meet you at the storage locker where items are being held. Tax Receipts for Donations We are happy to issue tax receipts for items with a fair market value (FMV) of $200+ per item . We have set that threshold on the higher side due to the labour-intensive/costly process that we are required to do determining FMV of used items and manually issuing tax receipts (see this CRA page for more info ) as Canada Revenue Agency requires us to issue a separate tax receipt for each individual item donated (see CRA Q/A21 ). That said, if there are one or more items near that amount, we are of course flexible so please get in touch to discuss. Notes Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning (HMCOL) keeps all revenue made from sales of donated items HMCOL has exclusive right to set price of items sold Unsold items may be picked up by donor at 12 noon on event day. Most unsold and unclaimed items will be donated on after the event, with the exception of select items that HMCOL may choose to keep for future fundraising events. Want to sell your own stuff? See details below INFO FOR SELLERS/SWAPPERS COST $25 per table (1 table and 2 chairs provided), max 2 people per table. Sellers may set up on the Friday/day before the event from 4-6pm, and/or on event day from 9am-9:45am. Setup must be complete before doors open at 10am sharp. Please make sure to bring your own signage, pricing labels/stickers, and way to collect payment. All sales are between you and the buyer. There will be a couple feet of space between you and other seller tables that you can set up a couple racks or shelving in addition to your table space. There is no electrical outlet nearby. Ready to sign up as a seller? Please email Tunde to arrange at info@hopemountain.org or call/text 604-869-1274 Thank you! Huge thank you to Ms. Hughes of Silver Creek Elementary School for allowing us to hold the event in the school gym, Baker's Books for accepting donations for us, and to StorageMax for their generous donation of storage lockers to hold all the gear until the sale!

  • Contact | Hope Mountain Centre

    Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning PO Box 115 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 Canada Phone: 604-869-1274 Email: info@hopemountain.org Get in Touch PO Box 115, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 For Non-PO Box Mailing: 385 King Street Hope, BC V0X 1L0 info@hopemountain.org Tel. (604) 869-1274 Submit Thanks for submitting! Subscribe to our E-news! Connect With Us on Facebook & Instagram facebook.com/hopemountain and instagram.com/hopemountaincentre

  • Advertise With Us | Hope Mountain Centre

    Hope Trails Advertising Opportunities choose from 3 options Trails of Hope Map 3 ad sizes to choose from. 10,000+ copies of this free map distributed each year. Trailhead Kiosks 2 ad sizes on 2 kiosks to choose from (Hope Lookout + Skagit Gateway). Adopt-a-Trail 12 trails to choose from. Advertise your business at 2 locations on the trail, plus get an exclusive volunteer trail maintenance day for your team. Benefits Support trails and Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning, a registered charity connecting people and nature. Your advertisement(s) directly contribute to the building, maintenance and improvement of trails in the Hope region. In addition to the benefits specific to each program, all advertisers will get: Your logo and link on the HMCOL website Promotion on HMCOL social media Shout out at HMCOL AGM learn more Check out our brochure for more details including pricing. Ready to get started? Contact HMCOL Executive Director Kristine Pérez de León at kperezdeleon@hopemountain.org or by phone/text at (778) 918-4915.

  • Volunteer | Hope Mountain Centre

    Volunteer with Hope Mountain Centre! There are many ways you can get involved including hiking trail building and maintenance, co-lead a guided mountain adventure, help out with our environmental education school programs, help out on the Hope Mountain Black Bear Committee and more. Volunteer with us! Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and the causes you care about. It's also a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and gain valuable work experience. Read below for current priorities. If you would like to learn more or express interest in volunteering with us, please contact us at info@hopemountain.org or call/text (604) 869-1274. If you're ready to get started, you can email us a completed volunteer registration form . Priority Areas GUEST SPEAKERS Do you have an area of expertise related to Hope Mountain Centre's mission ? We are always looking to collaborate. TRAILS Help build and maintain local trails in and around Hope. Learn more about our trail work here . OUTDOOR RECREATION Help us lead education-focused mountain recreation programs. Learn more about this program area here . ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SCHOOL PROGRAMS Help us deliver environmental education school programs to kids from StrongStart through grade 6 throughout School District 78. Learn more about this program area here . COMMUNICATIONS Are you a social media guru? Do you have experience using Mailchimp or Wix or Canva? Copywriting or designing using other programs? We'd love to hear from you! FUNDRAISING Do you have experience grant writing? Donor relations? Or maybe you're just an excellent writer, or an outgoing person who loves socializing? We could use your help! WATER QUALITY MONITORING Help us monitor water quality throughout the Upper Skagit Watershed. Learn more about this program area here . ADMINISTRATION Do you love organization? Data entry? Whether you're looking to gain experience, or you're looking to impart your many years of experience, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@hopemountain.org or call/text (604) 869-1274. Join our Board Do you want to help direct the strategic path of Hope Mountain Centre? Consider sharing your skills by joining our Board of Directors . Contact our Board Chair Robyn Barker at rbarker@hopemountain.org to learn more. Volunteer Internship Looking to gain school credit, or work abroad experience? We are happy to host volunteer interns. We can not provide accommodation nor visas, and we do not have an office to work from so all internships are remote work opportunities and require use of your own computer and mobile device. If you are local to the Hope area, we can meet in person regularly. Contact kperezdeleon [at] hopemountain [dot] org to discuss.

  • Grade 1 - Beaver Tales | Hope Mountain Centre

    Combining classroom activities with field-based exploration, students learn the importance of beavers to First Nation culture and Canadian history. Beavers have fascinating physical and behavioural traits, making them the perfect creatures to introduce students to the concept of “adaptation”. School groups can access real beaver habitat in their backyard and learn to recognize evidence of beaver activity, thanks to the healthy beaver populations found in the Eastern Fraser Valley. Beaver Tales Grade 1 An introduction to North America’s mightiest rodent, “Beaver Tales” reveals the importance of this freshwater engineer. Through field-based activities with field-based exploration, students learn the importance of beavers to First Nation culture and Canadian history. Beavers have fascinating physical and behavioural traits, making them the perfect creatures to introduce students to the concept of “adaptation”. School groups can access real beaver habitat in their backyard and learn to recognize evidence of beaver activity, thanks to the healthy beaver populations found in the Eastern Fraser Valley. Contact us for more information about educational programs we can do for your group. Contact our Outdoor Educator, Claire at cgrantham@hopemountain.org , or call/text 403-895-4121. Location : Streams and ponds near Hope and Agassiz-Harrison containing beaver habitat and evidence of recent activity. Grade : 1 Curriculum Overview : Learning outcomes, pre-trip, field trip, post-trip. Teacher Feedback: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW “The pre-trip classroom visit was very well done in terms of the information about beavers shared. The visuals were great and the topic was covered in an age-appropriate manner. The field trip was wonderful; allowing the children to ‘eat’ sticks and actually touch a beaver dam was something they would never experience without having gone on this trip.” An introduction to North America’s mightiest rodent, “Beaver Tales” reveals the importance of this freshwater engineer. Combining classroom activities with field-based exploration, students learn the importance of beavers to First Nation culture and Canadian history. Beavers have fascinating physical and behavioural traits, making them the perfect creatures to introduce students to the concept of “adaptation”. School groups can access real beaver habitat in their backyard and learn to recognize evidence of beaver activity, thanks to the healthy beaver populations found in the Eastern Fraser Valley. Contact us for more information about educational programs we can do for your group. Email our Outdoor Educator, Rowan Lalonde at rlalonde@hopemountain.org or call 416-809-7044. Location : Streams and ponds near Hope and Agassiz-Harrison containing beaver habitat and evidence of recent activity. Grade : 1 Curriculum Overview : Learning outcomes, pre-trip, field trip, post-trip.

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Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning
PO Box 115
Hope, BC V0X 1L0
Canada
Phone: 604-869-1274
Email: info@hopemountain.org

For Non-PO Box Mailing:
385 King Street
Hope, BC V0X 1L0

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