Lesser Slave Forest Education Society Annual Report · 2014. 4. 5. · CTS Forestry ‐Understand...
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Lesser Slave ForestForest
Education Society
Annual ReportAnnual Report
September 2011 – August 2012
Dear Friends and Supporters,Dear Friends and Supporters,Thank you to everyone who supports us in everything we do – with your assistance we have
seen over 47 700 students in the last 12 years Every year we get bigger and better at whatseen over 47,700 students in the last 12 years. Every year we get bigger and better at what
we do, thanks to your continuous support. It always amazes me the number of people and
organizations that volunteer with the Lesser Slave Forest Education Society so that we can
provide first‐class environmental education programming to hundreds of students every year.
Hats off to all of you!
Here’s to a prosperous future as we move forward with new funding opportunities, fresh new p p g pp ,
programming ideas, and challenging new ways to inspire young people to become responsible
stewards of the environment.
Yours gratefully,
MJ Munn ‐KristoffExecutive Director
Who We AreWho We Are• Non‐profit educational organization committed to “Forest Focused
Environmental Education”Environmental Education .
• In operation since March of 2000
P id i l l t d th h i t ti fi ldt i• Provide curriculum related programs through interactive fieldtrips
and classroom presentations.
• Offer programs to schools and community groups• Offer programs to schools and community groups
• Deliver special event programming to summer camps and other
organizationsorganizations.
• Host workshops for educators to help enhance their environmental
curriculum.curriculum.
Forest Educators
CoriKaley
MJAdam
1. MJ Munn Kristoff, Executive Director, Lesser Slave Forest
Tanis Education Society (LSFES)
2. Cori Klassen, Boreal Educator LSFES andEducator, LSFES and the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation (BCBC)
3 T i Bl k C t t3. Tanis Blocka, Contract Forest Educator LSFES
4. Adam Rooke, Summer Student Interpreter, BCBC
5. Kaley Donaldson, Summer Student , BCBCBCBC
Other Forest Educators
Leah Brandy NicolePatti
1. Patti Campsall, Executive Director, Boreal Centre for Bird
Trina Conservation (BCBC)
2. Leah Lovequist, Alberta Environment andEnvironment and Sustainable Resource Development (AESRD)
3 B d W lt3. Brandy Walters, Contract Forest Educator, LSFES
4. Nicole Linfoot, Researcher, BCBC
5. Trina Vercholuk, Contract Forest Educator, LSFESEducator, LSFES
LSFES Board of DirectorsExecutive
• Chris Schischikowsky – President
Directors
• Bob Jackle – Slave Lake Pulp Corp• Chris Schischikowsky President Vanderwell Contractors Ltd.
• Gordon Sanders – Vice President lb l d
Bob Jackle Slave Lake Pulp Corp.
• Sherman Horsman – Alberta Plywood
• Sue Deas – EG Wahlstrom SchoolAlberta Plywood
• Trina Vercholuk ‐ TreasurerPublic Member
• Keith Branting – Buchanan Lumber
• Nelson Lutz – Northern Lakes College
• Donna Moore – SecretaryNorthern Lakes College
• Laura Ross– Vanderwell Contractors Ltd.
• Allan Bell/Barb Cornish – Tolko Industries Ltd.
• Corinna Horsman – CJ Schurter School
• Patti Campsall – Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation
• Leah Lovequist – Alberta Environment and
Sustainable Resource Development
Lesser Slave Forest Education Society Region
LSFES provides programming for:LSFES provides programming for:
• 7 school boards operating in our region
• 25 schools
• 9 schools in aboriginal communities
Objective 1To develop and implement forest education programming for schools in the Lesser Slave Lake Region.
What is forest education?
Kindergarten – Explore and investigate the wonders of the boreal forest
Grade 1 – Study plants and animals y p
Grade 2 – Search for small, crawling d fl iand flying creatures
What is forest education?
Grade 3 – Learn about rocks and minerals
Grade 3‐ Understand animal life cycles
What is forest education?
Grade 4 – Collect data on plant growth and changes
Grade 4‐ Discover natural forest regions and forestry jobs in the community
Grade 4 ‐ Appreciate nature’s recyclersGrade 4 Appreciate nature s recyclers
What is forest education?
Grade 5 – Know and value wetland ecosystems
Grade 6 ‐ Identify trees and explore the t l i f t tnatural processes in forest ecosystems
Grade 6 – Learn about forest industry and sustainable forest managementsustainable forest management
What is forest education?
Grade 7 – Experience a variety of ecosystems
Grade 7‐ Discuss the sustainability of the yboreal forest
Grade 8 – Study invertebratesGrade 8 Study invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems
What is forest education?G d 9 A i t bi di it O td Ed ti l f f t iGrade 9 – Appreciate biodiversity Outdoor Education ‐ plan for forest science careers
Discover biotic and abiotic CTS Forestry ‐ Understand forestry Biology 20/Science 20 ‐components of various ecosystems
y yand forest industry
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Objective 2To educate the public about the forest, forestry and other natural resources byforestry and other natural resources by providing workshops, summer day camps and other special eventsother special events.
Boreal Forest Discovery CampEvery summer we develop day camp programming for communities operating youth programs We provide hands on interactive learning programs where youth areprograms. We provide hands on interactive learning programs where youth are immersed in various environmental activities in the boreal forest. Campers learn about the plants and wildlife that make the boreal forest so unique, while learning the reasons why we need to manage the forest in a sustainable manner.
Lots of Fun Games! Forest Scavenger Hunt
Building Beaver Dams Creating Bird Feeders
Bear Essentials
Boreal Forest Discovery Camp Boreal Forest Olympicsy p
Team SpiritParade of Teams with “Balsam the Bear”
Egg Drop Challenge
FireSmart Relay Race Boreal Chorus Frog JumpBoreal Forest OlympicsTotem Pole
Alberta Forest Week
Arriving at forestry tour siteLooking for mountain pine beetle Identifying types of trees
Learning about bear awareness Understanding forest ecology Measuring tree heights
Alberta Forest Week Poster Contest WinnersPoster Contest Winners
Keygon Okemow Grade 6, Troy Sloan pilot, Morgan Laboucan Grade 7, Brendan Smith Grade 6, Chris Grainger AESRD, Joslin Gladue Grade 4, MJ Kristoff LSFES
Forestry 1000Forestry 1000
The LSFES assists Northern Lakes College students participating in a dendrology lab requiring them to learn how to identify trees and plantsidentify trees and plants.
Oilfield Operators Trainingl dEnvironmental Education
Northern Lakes College offers a course called Oilfield Operator Training (OOT) and students are required to do an environmental d ti t Th LSFESeducation component. The LSFES provides a fieldtrip to various ecosystems in the region where students identify trees plantsstudents identify trees, plants, wildlife and soils of the boreal forest. After the fieldtrip students understand the importance of pbiodiversity and how the flora and fauna have adapted to this cold, dry, environment.
WebinarsTwo webinars were completed last year with rave reviews from participants
by M.J. Munn‐Kristoff and Terry Kristoff
November 7, 2011
Mossy and Moosey
Exploring the Mystery of a Sphagnum Mossp g y y fSpruce Bog
Frost FestIncorporated a new educational game into our repertoire called “Winter Wildlife”. It is a great family outdoor game to play for a couple of hours on a nice winter day. This fun‐filled sport was done to celebrate “Frost Fest” in February 2012February 2012.
LSFES Stats For 2011 ‐ 2012
2011 – 2012 Total
• 5296 students
12 Year Grand Total
• 47 700 + students• 5296 students
• 42 classroom presentations
186 fi ldt i
• 47,700 + students
• 570 classroom presentations
1302 fi ldt i• 186 fieldtrips
• 9 forestry school tours
• 1302 fieldtrips
• 154 forestry school tours
Objective 3Objective 3To advance education by providing scholarships bursaries awards and otherscholarships, bursaries, awards and other forms of financial assistance to individuals pursuing studies in forestry natural resourcespursuing studies in forestry, natural resources or environmental sciences.
LSFES ScholarshipLSFES ScholarshipThe LSFES has collaborated with NAIT Boreal Research Institute to provide two $500 scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in forestry, natural resources or environmental sciences. Successful applicants are also eligible for an additional $500 from Northern Alberta Developmentfor an additional $500 from Northern Alberta Development Council. The winners for 2012 were:
1 M thi D l ll d i th F t T h l1. Mathieu Duval ‐ enrolled in the Forest Technology program at NAIT
2. Corbin Cooper ‐ enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering at p y g gthe U of A
Successful Partnerships
Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation (BCBC) Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC)
Slave Lake Tri‐Council and FireSmart Education
Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)
Joint Relationship with the B l C t f Bi d C tiBoreal Center for Bird ConservationSince May of 2005, The Lesser Slave Forest Education Society and the y yBoreal Centre for Bird Conservation have been successful at partnering on several projects. The goals of this joint relationship are:
• To provide the best environmental education programs as possible• To provide the best environmental education programs as possible• To educate ourselves, youth, students, teachers, families and communities• To provide support for each other’s organization• To share expertise and decrease costsTo share expertise and decrease costs• To sustain this joint venture relationship• To provide the best partnership and have a mutual win‐win relationship• To build on communication, trust and understanding
This collaboration has benefited both organizations where staff, resources and professional expertise are shared and utilized for the ultimate benefit of both societiesof both societies.
Lesser Slave Watershed Council dFunding
Searching for invertebrates Exploring spruce bogs Testing water quality
The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) has been funding water educationThe Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) has been funding water education programs through the LSFES since 2009. With their generous donation we are able to educate students about the importance of healthy water ecosystems. Last year we did 64 presentations where 1537 participants learned about water quality!
Forest Resource Improvement f lb ( ) dAssociation of Alberta (FRIAA) Funding
In partnership with the Boreal C t f Bi d C ti thCentre for Bird Conservation, the LSFES received a $200,000 grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association ofImprovement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) through a project sponsored by West Fraser in January 2012. This funding will beJanuary 2012. This funding will be disbursed in three installments over 3 years. The primary focus of this project is to promote understanding and awareness of the boreal forest through ecology based education programming for students, teachers and the general public.
Slave Lake Tri‐Council Funding
In partnership with the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation, the LSFES received a $20,000 grant from the Slave Lake Tri‐Council in February 2012. With this funding FireSmart Education Programs for youth were developed Thefunding FireSmart Education Programs for youth were developed. The FireSmart magnetic poster board in the above picture was created to teach youth how to protect their homes from wildfire.
Who Benefits from the LSFES?Youth benefit byy
• Engaging in interactive outdoor experiences
• Learning the curriculum in a fun way
• Receiving annual scholarships g p
Teachers benefit with• Better fieldtrips• Access to unique resourcesAccess to unique resources• Access to professional expertise• Happy students
Industry benefits throughy g• Interaction with local communities• Opportunity to share knowledge• Inspiring future employees• Demonstration of stewardship• Demonstration of stewardship
Families and Communities benefit with:• Family leisure opportunities• Current forest information• Up to date Fire Smart knowledge • Community Spirit
Thank you to our Membership
EG Wahlstrom School CJ Schurter School
Thank you to our Supporters
Slave Lake Tri‐Council•Brenda Gagnon •Edith Mackenzie & Pat PotvinBrenda Gagnon•Carson Forestry Services•Chris & Chrissy Schischikowsky•Darcie Acton & Nelson Lutz•Dr. Paul Caffaro and Priscille Caffaro
Edith Mackenzie & Pat Potvin•Joussard School Altruistic Society•Leslee Tanasiuk•Sarah Carson
Dr. Paul Caffaro and Priscille Caffaro•Dr. Teresa O’Keeffe & Dr. John Keaveny
•Alberta Culture and Community Services ‐ •Inside Education
Valuable Resource Organizations
yCommunity Spirit Program •Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development
•Alberta Forest Products Association
•Junior Forest Wardens•Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory•Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park•Milestone Consulting
•The Business Factory•Cattail Cabins•Cat Rentals
g•Nash Giroux, LLP•Northern Alberta Development Council•WOLF (Woodland Operations Learning Foundation)
Join Our Current Supporters
Your donation is key to our success and is tax deductable
Join Our Current Supporters
Your donation is key to our success and is tax deductable.
Send your gift to: Lesser Slave Forest Education SocietyLesser Slave Forest Education Society
1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB, TOG 2A3
Or contact: Chris Schischikowsky Ph: 780‐805‐3069 yor email: [email protected]
The Lesser Slave Forest Education Society is aThe Lesser Slave Forest Education Society is a non‐profit educational organization and a registered charity.
Registered Charity No. 86445 4095 RR0001
THANK YOUTHANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS USTO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS US
IN EVERYTHING WE DO!
Photo Credit: Edith Mackenzie