Summer 2024

July 17, 2024

Summer has arrived in full swing, bathing the West Coast in warmth and sunshine. Have you had the chance to bask in the sun along scenic beaches or catch a glimpse of the majestic eagles soaring high above the treetops? As the days reach their peak length, nature flourishes with lush greenery, and the vibrant colours of wildflowers cover the landscape.

In the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region, summer is a season of exploration and adventure. From the serene calm of early morning hikes to the lively buzz of evening gatherings, there’s no shortage of activities to immerse yourself in. With so much to see and learn, the region is a wonderful outdoor classroom, bringing together learners from all over the world. 

In this newsletter, you'll learn about our upcoming events, outdoor activities, and workshops to help you make the most of these beautiful summer days!

Ucluelet: Wild Stories Youth Photography Camp
Join photographer Sam Phillips and guest speakers in Ucluelet August 12-15. Upgrade your storytelling skills through in-classroom and hands-on practice; learn about camera basics, storytelling, ethics, composition, editing, trail cameras, and more!
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Registration is open for the West Coast Fibre Art Retreat
Come meet, mingle, and learn with other fibre art enthusiasts during a series of workshops led by local and visiting instructors! You will have the chance to learn how to thrum knit, weave with cedar, create arched gusset mittens, and upcycle marine debris into macrame. Join us November 13-15, 2024 at the Black Rock Oceanfront Resort!
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Customized Group Planning
If you’re planning a trip to the west coast, let us work with you to create a unique learning experience for your group. Reach out to West Coast NEST staff to help connect you with over 30 organizations and businesses that provide exceptional educational experiences, helping you meet your learning objectives.
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Fishy Forests Walk - Redd Fish and Wild Pacific Trail
Join the Wild Pacific Trail and Redd Fish Restoration for this educational walk investigating the link between ancient forests and Pacific salmon, their decline, their futures, and how we can make a difference.
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Parks Canada Shoreline Explore Walk
A guided tour of the fascinating world that exists where the land meets the sea. Led by a Parks Canada Naturalist, you will learn captivating facts about the ecology of Wickaninnish Beach.
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Marine Invertebrates of the West Coast Course
In this weekend field course, get up close and personal with the invertebrates that inhabit the shallow waters of our western shores! Learn about survival strategies, reproduction methods, and more!
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2024 is the 10th year of sea star surveys at Tonquin Beach! Every month during the summer, a dedicated team of volunteers led by Redd Fish Restoration gathers in the intertidal zone as part of the Sea Star Stewardship Program, which monitors Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS) all over Western North America. Discover how Citizen Science can help protect sea stars - and how you can get involved!