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World Rivers Day Guided Paddle September 22, 2024 When: Sunday, September 22, 2024 Time: 8am-5pm Where: Fraser River, Hope to Agassiz Cost: Voyageur canoe space - $217/person Your own canoe or kayak - $150/person (Y outh under 18 are free but must be accompanied by a guardia n in the same boat) Register For more information or questions, please contact Tunde at info@hopemountain.org or 604-869-1274 Join our giant flotilla of canoes and kayaks travelling 40 km from Hope to Agassiz! We invite you to paddle with us and a team of river scientists, an Indigenous cultural guide, historians and naturalists who will all share their knowledge and different perspectives of the mighty Fraser River. Bring your own boat or hop aboard one of our large, guided Voyageur canoes. There’s something for all skill levels, and a motorized escort boat will keep everyone safe on the river. Along the way, you’ll visit the gravel bars, side channels, islands, and riparian forests that make this part of the Fraser so important to fish and wildlife. Mark Angelo, founder of World Rivers Day, calls this part of the river the “Heart of the Fraser” in honour of the ecological wealth found there. The Hope-to-Mission stretch produces up to 10 million pink salmon annually, and hundreds of thousands of chum salmon. No other part of the Fraser produces more fish. In fact, 30 species of fish are found here, including the largest population of sturgeon in Canada. As the population of this region continues to grow, it is increasingly important that we better understand and protect this incredibly important river. COST: Your own canoe or kayak - $150/person Voyageur canoe space - $217/person See “Skill Levels” below, to find out which travel option is best for you. Age limit: For the safety of everyone, kids 8 years old and older are welcome to participate in this program. Anyone age 18 and younger must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian on the same vessel. Price includes: Professional river guides Powered safety raft escort Bus transportation between Agassiz and Hope Educational tour Note: This is a self-catered event; bring your own drinks and packed lunch. Own canoe or kayak Participants will be paddling in a high-volume river. The stretch of river between Hope and our terminus at the Cheam Fishing Village & Campground is a mix of class 1 and class 2 water rapids so participants in their own boats must have river paddling experience and be physically able to independently manoeuvre their boats in turbulent water. Currents will assist paddling, so the trip is moderate in terms of physical demand. Participants will be getting in and out of the watercrafts by travelling across rocky, uneven river shore (there is no dock). If you choose to bring your own watercraft, please note that you are required* to bring your own safety gear as well. We will be checking to make sure everyone has brought: one life jacket/PFD for each person on board one bailer or manual bilge pump one sound signaling device, such as pealess whistle secure buoyancy fore and aft one buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres long *We reserve the right to turn away participants/watercrafts if deemed unsafe or the required equipment is absent. Participants’ registration fee less a $50 administration fee per person will be refunded. Voyageur These large canoes hold up to 20 paddlers and offer excellent stability. Each Voyageur is navigated by experienced river guides. Paddling is easy and no experience or special equipment is required. You’ll paddle the river as the Stó:lo and early settlers did! Participants will be expected to paddle, but we will be going down river with the river current so only a moderate physical fitness is required. Participants will need to be able to manoeuvre in and out of a large canoe, and walk in the water to the watercraft across rocky, uneven river shore. SKILL LEVELS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND: Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless we determine that it will affect the safety of participants. Itinerary: Sunday, September 22, 2024 8:00 AM - Check in beside the Fraser River on Wardle Street in Hope, followed by an introduction and safety talk. People with their own boats may drive directly to the launch area to unload there if vehicle is capable of driving over rock and sand. Otherwise, park on Wardle St and carry boats down. 9:00 AM – Flotilla of boats depart from Hope, traveling 40 km downriver to the Cheam Fishing Village, stopping for lunch and sights of interest along the way. Both guest speakers will address the group when we stop midday for lunch but be sure to stay within earshot of the Voyageur canoe to hear the guest speakers along the way. 5:00 PM – Arrive at destination. Shuttle bus takes participants back to Hope (25-minute drive). Staff watch over boats at the Cheam Fishing Village until participants return with their vehicles to load canoes/kayaks and head home. Be aware that times are approximate. Start and end times may vary depending on speed of the group, weather conditions, etc. What to bring: Participants should be prepared for the demands of changing weather and all belongings should be packed in waterproof bags (especially electronics!). This event is self-catered, please bring sufficient water for the day, lunch and snacks for yourself as needed. Hat, sunglasses and sunblock Sturdy footwear that you’re OK getting wet! —ie watershoes or secured sandals are good; wool socks inside old runners work well too Toque and gloves Rain jacket and rain pants Waterproof carrying bag Warm layers (non-cotton) String for glasses (it can get very windy!) Complete change of clothes Camera Binoculars Meet Your Guides Dianna and Karla Kay First Nations Knowledgekeepers Siyámíya tel skwíx. Te lítsel kw'e te Sq'éwqel. Kwelaxtelot tel álex. Latsullh ewesteleq, syélxt, qas te sxé:ylt te Halq'emeylemqel. My name is Dianna Kay and my sister Karla (the taller one). We are teachers, academics, researchers, and writers of Upriver Halq'eméylem. Jordan is a practicing fresh-water biologist who will show us some of the fish species found in the Lower Fraser. Look for Jordan’s beach seine net during the lunch break! Jordan Rosenfeld Freshwater Biologist Kristine Pérez de León Trip Leader Kristine’s number one passion in life is mountain adventure. She would spend every waking moment outdoors if she could. Hiking, backpacking, trail running, mountaineering, rock climbing, paddleboarding, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking - if it’s an outdoor mountain sport, you can bet she’s done it and loves it. In the past few years, Kristine completed a 55km ultra trail marathon, a 9-day backpacking thru-hike, summited hundreds of BC’s most magnificent peaks, completing many of these adventures solo. Kristine has previously worked as a snowboard instructor in Whistler, as a primate and forest conservation manager in Nigeria, a PNW wildlife education director and hiking community platform founder in Vancouver, and as HMCOL’s Executive Director since 2021. She is thrilled to share her knowledge, experience and passion for mountain exploration with program participants. Cancellation: 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. Hope Mountain Centre reserves the right to change the location of a program for the safety of our participants and staff. No refund is offered when location is changed. 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 guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.

Stargazing in the Skagit January 31, 2025 When: Friday, January 31, 2025 Time: 7pm-10pm Where: Sunshine Valley RV Resort Cost: $69/person (Y outh under 18 must be accompanied by a guardia n) Register For more information or questions, please contact Tunde at info@hopemountain.org or 604-869-1274 Let’s rediscover the night sky through the eyes of astronomers! Join Hope Mountain Centre & the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to experience the magic of the “Dark Sky Highway.” The evening will include an “Intro the Beginners Astronomy” presentation, build your own star wheel activity, a presentation about light pollution abatement, and hands-on telescope observation! Price Includes: Two presentations by the Royal Astronomical Society of Vancouver: “Introduction to Beginners Astronomy” & “Light Pollution Abatement” Building your own star wheel to take home Use of telescopes and instruction on use Hot chocolate and apple cider Physical Demand: Easy. The hands on activity will take place at the field beside the Sunshine Valley RV Resort. No hiking involved. Please be aware that our programs run regardless of weather conditions, unless we determine that it will affect the safety of participants. Itinerary: Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 PM: Check-in at the Great Room at the Sunshine Valley RV Resort (14850 Alpine Blvd, Hope, BC) MAP 7: 15 PM: Watch Intro to Beginners Astronomy presentation from our guest speakers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Build star wheels with the RASC volunteers Light Pollution Abatement presentation 8:15 PM: Head outside to learn how to use the telescopes 9:45PM: We will take a few moments to share what we learned and enjoyed about the evening with our guest speakers from RASC Be aware that times are approximate. Start and end times may vary depending on speed of the group, weather conditions, etc. What to bring: Whenever you are outside in nature, you should always carry The Essentials At a minimum, participants will need the following for this outing: Required Gear Headlamp (with red light if possible!) A spare set of batteries or power bank and cord for your headlamp Water (at least 1 litre per person) Waterproof footwear with good grip Warm winter clothes (no cotton as the first layer against your skin), including jacket, thing, gloves/mitts, toque, warm socks Meet Your Guides Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is Canada's leading astronomy organization, bringing together over 5,000 enthusiastic amateurs, educators, and professionals. www.rasc.ca Guest Speakers: Leigh Cummings - RASC Vancouver and LPA Chair Gordon Bosch - RASC Vancouver and Councillor At Large Norm Taylor - RASC Fraser Valley Meg Turner Program Director Program Director, Meg Turner, considers our wild spaces her second home. Raised in the Girl Guiding community and an active outdoor family, she feels comfortable leading others and sharing her passion for the outdoors. With multiple first-aiding certifications, including Remote First Aid, participants can feel safe exploring the trails with her. Having recently completed her BC Adventure Smart training, Meg will surely prepare everyone well for safe outdoor programs. She is stoked to head out into the wilderness with you hiking, snowshoeing, paddling, camping - whatever fun activity we have planned, she’s in her element and excited to create a memorable place-based learning experience with you. Cancellation: 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. Hope Mountain Centre reserves the right to change the location of a program for the safety of our participants and staff. No refund is offered when location is changed. 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 guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program. Special thanks to our sponsor(s): Program Partner(s):

World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Each year Hope Mountain Centre also puts on a Guided Paddle along the Fraser River on World Rivers Day. Check out Public Programs page for more information and to register. World Rivers Day Celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September 53213542906_2177067642_k 53213310288_97b1109e4e_k 53213847353_89276f657c_k 53213542906_2177067642_k 1/13 World Rivers Day World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of our rivers, strives to increase public awareness, and encourages the improved stewardship of all rivers around the world. Hope Mountain Centre, with a parallel focus on environmental stewardship, found a natural partnership with World Rivers Day and has supported their communication work for over 15 years working on global email communications, global event updates, website design/management, print ad design, video and mailing list compilation. Each year Hope Mountain Centre also puts on a Guided Paddle along the Fraser River on World Rivers Day. Check out Public Programs page for more information and to register. About the Founder of BC and World Rivers Day Mark Angelo hails from Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, and is an internationally celebrated river conservationist. He is the founder and Chair of both BC and World Rivers Day and is Chair Emeritus of the Rivers Institute at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Mark was also the long time head of BCIT’s Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Program. As well as being honoured with both the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada in recognition of his river conservation efforts, Mark has also received many more national and international awards. To learn more about the history of Rivers Day and its founder, Mark Angelo, please visit the World Rivers Day website. For over 15 years, Hope Mountain Centre has maintained a strong partnership with World Rivers Day working as their communication arm for global email communications, global event updates, website design/management, print ad design, video and mailing list compilation. World Rivers Day is celebrated globally each year on the fourth Sunday of September. For more information go to: https://worldriversday.com/

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

Silverhope Creek trail Silverhope Creek Trail Trail Stats Trailhead Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tea7aTpyT9ZvX1bN7 Round Trip Trail Distance in KM: 1.3km Elevation Gain in M: 7 Highest Point in M: 62 Dogs Allowed: Yes (on leash) 4 X 4 Needed: No Map Trail Access The trailhead and gravel parking lot are located on Flood-Hope Road on the northeast corner of where it intersects with Silver Skagit Road. Here is the google map for the parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KevZnyGQnFaFaGA87 The trail is located in the Silver Creek neighbourhood just outside the town of Hope. There is a no toilet along this trail. The nearest garbage can is across the road on Silver Skagit Rd by the large kiosk. When hiking this and every trail please make sure to carry The Ten Essentials and practice Leave No Trace principles. Trail Description After a very short little hill down from the parking area, a mostly flat trail takes you alongside Silverhope Creek to where it connects to the Fraser River. The trail travels over a few rocky and sandy areas underneath Highway 1 overpasses, and has a few areas where you can access the water. There is one small section of boulders to climb over. The river is an excellent spot for wildlife viewing, including birds, bears and salmon. Dogs on-leash are permitted on the trail, but please be responsible to ensure they are picked up after and do not wander off the trail to disturb wildlife or the surrounding habitat. There is cell phone reception on this trail but it's always best to download any electronic maps you plan on using beforehand such as Gaia GPS or AllTrails . Note the trail ends at the railroad as it is illegal and dangerous to cross railroad tracks except at designated crossings. 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.

LNT Trainer Course Leave No Trace Trainer Course Register When: Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 2024 Time: Saturday 10am-Sunday 2:00pm (overnight) Where: TBD Cost: $299/person, or FREE for Hope, Canyons and Cascades Residents* * proof of address required * grant funding is only available for locals to HCC * HCC includes Hope and Electoral Area B (see map here ) Y outh under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. For more information or questions, please contact Tunde at tmurphy@hopemountain.org or 604-869-1274 “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” - John Muir Are you an outdoor educator, guide, teacher, youth group leader, camp counsellor or are you in anyway involved with and passionate about environmental education? This LNT Trainer course is for you! Whether you experience the outdoors by hiking, kayaking, biking, snowshoeing, rock climbing, come and learn about minimal impact techniques involved in outdoor recreation from start to finish, the 7 principles of Leave No Trace on a 2-day training course. Over the course of the weekend (and a pre-meeting), you will get a blend of instructions and hands-on experience in a beautiful outdoor setting. We are all about making learning a fun and rewarding experience! Instructions and completion of teaching assignments will occur during the backpack weekend, which includes 1 night of camping in the backcountry after an easy hike to the campsite. Surrounded by old growth mountain hemlock, a beautiful lake and mountain views, you will get to learn about Leave No Trace, the mission and principles, and how to incorporate them in the backcountry and also in your everyday life! This course involves a pre-meeting, 16 hours of instructions as well as teaching assignments. All are mandatory for certification. After completion, you will be able to help others explore their personal outdoors ethics, describe, and explain the purpose and mission of LNT and the seven principles. Take an active part in protecting our beautiful nature and environment by teaching groups responsible outdoor recreation practices and how to minimize their impact on the natural world. Itinerary: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7-8 pm online ZOOM session In this 1-hour zoom session, p articipate in pre-meeting for Leave No Trace background, class assignments and administrative requirements. Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00am – Gather in Hope at the Rec Centre (1005 6 Ave, Hope ) check-in, sign waivers *Participants must arrange their own transportation. 10:30am – Depart to the trail (location TBD) 11:00am – Arrive at Trail Head (time depending on location) Sunday, May 26, 2024 Morning – After breakfast, students demonstrate more assignments and participate in LNT principles discussion. 02:00pm – Break camp and return to 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: Physical demand: The field session involves an overnight backpacking trip. Participants must have all their own gear including food and water, and be able to carry an overnight backpack and hike at least 5km with full packs on. What to bring: Whenever you are hiking, you should always carry The Essentials Here is a Trip Checklist 2+ days instruction from experienced LNT Master Educator Hope Mountain Centre is a proud partner and authorized provider of Leave No Trace Canada . Upon completion of this course, you will receive: Educator kit, trainer pin, certificate Certification by Leave No Trace Canada Leave No Trace Canada membership (1 year) Camping permit Meet Your Guides Moon Pruvost Angie Isaza 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. Meet Angie Isaza - the founder of Outdoors Together®. With over 15 years of experience as a marketing executive. Angie knows what it takes to develop successful health brands. But her true passion lies in the transformative power of nature. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, Angie found inspiration and healing in the great outdoors. She became a firm believer that nature can change lives, and that's why she started Outdoors Together - a group that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in BC and Canada. A platform advocating and creating space for not just POC (People of Colour), LGBTQ+, Allies and intersecting identities but also for newcomers to Canada. Angie is not just an armchair advocate - she's an avid hiker, a North Shore veteran mtn. biker, adventure-seeker, and certified Field Guide, Interpreter Guide, AST1, Mountain Biking, and Leave No Trace educator. She's a paella cook master and loves to share her knowledge and passion for the outdoors with everyone!. When she's not leading groups, you can find her tackling a DIY project, traversing Vancouver's food scene, cleaning up after her cat Coco, researching for camp gear, hiking boots and high heels - in that order, or perfecting her backcountry cooking skills. Her vision: Building Diversity in the Outdoors, and she’s equally comfortable doing it in hiking boots or 3-inch stilettos. Cancellation: 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 guardian in order to participate. Please contact us if you need this form prior to arrival at this program.

Hope Mountain Centre, in collaboration with environmental groups, seeks public support to document sightings of grizzly bears in southwest British Columbia. Call the toll-free sightings hotline 1-855-GO-GRIZZ (1-855-464-7499) if you see a grizzly bear in southwest BC, or email us. Grizzly Bear Conservation 1/1 Hope Mountain Centre, in collaboration with environmental groups, seeks public support to document sightings of grizzly bears in southwest British Columbia. Call the toll-free sightings hotline 1-855-GO-GRIZZ (1-855-464-7499 ) if you see a grizzly bear in southwest BC, or email us. Grizzly Bear Sighting? Email Us! In your message, please provide as much detail as possible. Include the date and time of your sighting(s), the location, number of bears or signs of bears you saw, if they were adult, juvenile or cubs and/or approximate size, what they bear was doing, and what made you think it was a grizzly bear or sign of grizzly bear activity. Please attach any photos or videos you have of the sighting. Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thanks for submitting! W hat We're Doing Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning, BC Nature, Conservation Northwest and other organizations are distributing informational posters at retail outlets, trailheads, public buildings and other facilities. Sighting reports are screened by trained personnel and forwarded on to BC government biologists who will follow up with field verification. Grizzly bears are extremely rare in most of southwest BC, particularly in the Cascades and the eastern slopes of the Coast Range. The public is being asked to report sightings because every individual grizzly is important to these populations. The BC government lists grizzly bears in Cascades, Garibaldi/Pitt River, Stein/Nahatlatch Rivers and Squamish/Lillooet populations as “threatened.” Government estimates that there are fewer than 35 grizzly bears on the east slopes of the BC Coast Range and the Cascades in the area stretching from Lillooet to I-90 in Washington. Grizzly bears are slow to reproduce and slow to recover from low numbers. BC biologists and their counterparts from the US have worked together for years on grizzly bear science and recovery. The project groups hope to invest citizens in a similar vein through “citizen science” and monitoring. Every verified sighting contributes to our knowledge about SW BC’s grizzly bears which in turn helps us understand how vulnerable they are to local extinction. Hikers, climbers, hunters, fishers, photographers, loggers and ranchers – anyone who is recreating or working in the mountains can potentially contribute. The more solid information biologists have about grizzly bear abundance and distribution the better their ability to monitor bear recovery.” Call the toll-free sightings hotline (1-855-GO-GRIZZ or 1-855-464-7499) if you see a grizzly in southwest BC. 

 For more information go to: coasttocascades.org/sightings

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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.

Young Stewards of our Watersheds Grade 5 The banks of the Fraser River provide an outdoor classroom for this exploration of how water moves through our watershed. Students learn how watersheds capture, store, and release water through the seasons, and how humans and wildlife benefit from these natural forces. A hands-on stream table demonstrates the power of rivers in moving vast amounts of sediment, creating deltas, gravel bars, and salmon habitat. 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 : Watersheds of the Fraser and Skagit Rivers. Grade : 5 Curriculum Overview : Watersheds Program: learning outcomes, pre-trip, field trip, post-trip. CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Teacher Feedback: “Again the watershed project was very well organized. Always tricky working around dates but your group was very flexible . It meets the needs of all learners. I had a difficult class but they seemed to be engaged and on task for the most part. There was a lot of visual stuff and hands on stuff which was terrific.” “It was very well organized and the kids responded very well!” “The props that you use are fantastic. They really motivate the students.” “The water plant is a great tour. Students were able to see how the resource of water can be developed and shipped abroad. It also shows jobs available to them which ties into career education.” “Lessons were well designed. Different types of learning were involved (auditory, reading, interactive) which I thought was terrific. ” “The plant tour is quite fascinating. One of the kids mentioned it was like the tv show “How do they do that?” but only they were there to see it. The tour takes them from the pond station where they see the water flow rate to the whole process of what is involved. Kids are fascinated that a small test tube like device can transform into a flexible water bottle. My class this year said they really enjoyed the tour.”

Manning Park Interpretative Programs Entertaining and educational for the whole family, naturalist programs held at E.C. Manning Provincial Park teach visitors about the park's history, its inhabitants, and its unique features. Offered from June to September, Manning Park interpretive programs are a collaborative effort supported by Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning, Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission, BC Parks, and Manning Park Resort. See the event calendar posted on our Fa cebook and Insta gram page and on the Manning Park Resort website for upcoming dates. Manning Park interpretive programs are free educational programs for all ages during the summer season, held multiple times throughout the day, seven days a week. Activities include nature walks, amphitheater shows, and other special events. Topics include plants, animals, and human history with BIG concepts such as climate change, keystone species, light pollution, seasonal migration, and adaptation woven into several of the programs. Nature Walks Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an interpretive walk of one of Manning Park’s many trails. These events are appropriate for all ages, and everyone is welcome. Themes and locations will vary. Please wear good footwear and dress appropriately. Rain or shine! Most interpretive walks last approximately one hour. Amphitheater Shows Join Manning Park Naturalists and guest speakers for entertaining and educational evenings at the Lightning Lake Amphitheatre throughout the summer. The area is wheelchair accessible, located in Lightning Lake Campground and accessed from Spruce Bay Beach parking lot. These events are for the whole family to enjoy, and last approximately one hour. Amphitheater programs will be held rain or shine so please dress appropriately. Special Events Special events are held throughout the summer months. You can always find us in the Lightning Lake Day Use area for Parks Day on the third Saturday in July. Other programs and events may vary year to year, including guest speaker programs, and more. Want to Work as a Park Interpreter? Every winter/spring , we hire seasonal Park Interpreters to work throughout the summer months at Manning Park. Contact our Board Director and Senior Interpreter, Jo Hughes at jo@manningpark.com to express interest. You can also subscribe to our email list, follow our social media accounts on Fa cebook and Insta gram , or check out our Jobs Page where we announce upcoming job opportunities.

Jobs Available jobs will be listed below. Feel free to subscribe to our e-news to receive an email when new jobs become available. You can also follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram . Current Jobs Not currently hiring. Summer Jobs TRAIL CREW Every winter/spring, we hire trail crew members and trail crew leaders to work throughout the summer months to help us build and maintain trails in and around Hope. Positions typically begin in May/June and finish August/September. Often these positions are funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, requiring crew member positions to be filled by persons aged 15 to 30 years. Learn more about trail work on our Trails webpage . Contact our Trails Director Kelly Pearce at kpearce@hopemountain.org or call (604) 869-0166 to express interest. MANNING PARK INTERPRETERS Every winter/spring, we hire naturalists to work throughout the summer months as park interpreters living on site at E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Positions typically begin in May/June and finish August/September. Often these positions are funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, requiring positions to be filled by persons aged 15 to 30 years. Learn more about this program area on our Manning Park Interpretation webpage and on the Manning Park Resort webpage . Contact the hiring manager Jo Hughes at jo@manningpark.com to express interest. Volunteer Learn more about volunteer opportunities with Hope Mountain Centre on our volunteer webpage .