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When it comes to combining travel with education, adventure with learning, and outdoor discovery with transformative experiences, the majestic west coast of Vancouver Island is full of eye-opening opportunities.Please check back regularly! We will be adding more courses, programs, and events in the coming weeks. You can also sign up for our E-Newsletter and we will keep you informed about west coast learning opportunities.
Our Education Coordinator can assist you to customize your group learning experience. Find out more here, or contact our Education Coordinator.
Wild Stories Photography Camp - Tofino
Clayoquot Instructional Tour - August 2024
Wild Stories Photography Camp - Ucluelet
![SKILS Kayak Fishing Touring Level 3 – Clayoquot Sound Expedition](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/654d2255a5f5f/list/SKILS-Kayak-Fishing-Touring-Level-3--Clayoquot-Sound-Expedition.jpg)
SKILS Kayak Fishing Touring Level 3 – Clayoquot Sound Expedition - August 2024
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/5ad7a64493997/list/Jeanne-kayak-fishing.jpeg)
Saltwater Kayak Fishing – Level 2 - August 2024
![Intermediate Expeditions: Tofino to Hot Springs Cove Expedition](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/654d26ca493be/list/Intermediate-Expeditions-Tofino-to-Hot-Springs-Cove-Expedition-SKILS.jpeg)
Intermediate Expeditions: Tofino to Hot Springs Cove Expedition - August 2024
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/66a12f56c22f2/list/449662003_1410944732919471_8949858996278140164_n.jpg)
Tree Dance Workshops with Aeriosa Dance Society - August 2024
SKILS Surfing in Sea Kayaks - September 2024
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/589ab5aaef56b/list/Level3_skills.jpg)
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - September 2024
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583df45cae87a/list/SKILS_sunny-day.jpg)
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide (Ucluelet & Clayoquot Sound) - September 2024
![Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor Course SKILS in Clayoquot Sound West Coast NEST](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/653c244b0610d/list/Paddle-Canada-Level-3-Skills-Course-in-Clayoquot-Sound-West-Coast-NEST.jpg)
Paddle Canada Level-3 Skills (Broken Group Islands) - September 2024
![SKGABC Sea Kayaking Course in Ucluelet SKILS](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/653812be716d9/list/Sea-Kayaking-Course-in-beautiful-Ucluelet.jpg)
SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide (Ucluelet) - October 2024
West Coast Fibre Art Retreat - November 2024
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/60b665d9019fd/list/wildsafebc.jpg)
Bear Safety When Recreating - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/5ad51e4f8de1c/list/IMG_2499-crop.jpg)
Cedar Weaving Workshop: Custom Group Programs - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/5d1e2bd37c3b5/list/IMG_2861.jpg)
Clayoquot Wild Wildlife and Custom Tours - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/5d379259ea71c/list/_DSF4348.jpg)
Customized Group Programs: Cedar Coast Field Station - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583e0079b6c07/list/Seaweeds.jpg)
Customized Group Programs: Raincoast Education Society - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/5af4d893439b5/list/IMG_1371edit.jpg)
Customized Programs: West Coast NEST - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/606f382f21f36/list/grow-local-workshops.jpeg)
Grow Local West Coast - Ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/605901d8a59b2/list/201702181224201284_AS.jpg)
Navigation for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
![Image of youth learning about a whale bone on a rainbow towel. Photo Credit: Melissa Renwick](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/6070a3599bcf7/list/melissarenwick.jpg)
Ocean Literacy Program - Ongoing
Sea State for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
Weather for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/618ab77250ff6/list/Wild-Origins-Photo.png)
Wild Origins: Forage & Feast Culinary Adventures - Ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/60b66ddb79a2b/list/WildSafeBC.jpg)
Wildlife Awareness & Safety - Level 1 Certificate - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583df29375f21/list/Mud-Flats_Hélène-Descoteaux.jpg)
Nature Kids Programs - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583dfe1f22724/list/salt-zone-study02_photo-credit_-Sylvia-Harron.jpg)
Conservation of Amphibians in Coastal BC - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583f29ae54e3b/list/TCHM_Vintage_01.jpg)
Customized Group Programs: Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum - ongoing
![](https://www.westcoastnest.org/files/courses/583dfd599fb97/list/Beach-Seine-Ucluelet-Aquarium-Little-Beach.jpg)