Early Shift was a co-created evening event for all ages, facilitated by Learning at the Royal BC Museum. In celebration of the artists in residence program, the galleries were infused with creative play with the help of University of Victoria Anthropology of Sound students and local families.

The Stanley Park Ecology Society has opportunities to volunteer with invasive plant pulls, bird monitoring, and the Eco-Stewards Program. They also offer school and public programs and you can always explore the Stanley Park Nature House. Visit http://stanleyparkecology.ca/education/ to find out more! 

If you're looking for a hands on volunteer opportunity in the lower mainland, this is it. OWL is open for tours daily during the summer and also offers educational programs for schools and special events. My volunteer experience there is unforgettable & your's will be too. Check out www.owlcanada.org for more information. 

This episode of the fifth estate explores funding cuts to research institutes and programs, and some of the dynamics between science and policy in Canada.

We asked the Robert Bateman Centre Gallery staff what species they would save.  We paired their answers in a video with thumbnail photos of Robert Bateman's art.  When we spoke to Robert Bateman, he said his biggest concern is the gradual reduction of songbirds.  We spoke about how migratory birds are affected by the loss of habitat.

Created especially for the Species at Risk project as an activity for summer camp participants.  Watch what happens when artists inspire each other.  

Chinese Brush style painting is an ancient style using simple ink strokes to represent nature.  This style was adapted to use with watercolour paints.  Following the three steps helps the painter notice the details of vertebrate amphibians while still creating an impressionist result.  The Great Basin Spadefoot Toad is a species at risk.