wcf news >> Sustainable Living Leadership Program Can you imagine traveling down the Fraser River from its headwaters near Valemont, BC, all the way to the Pacific Ocean? The Rivershed Society of BC’s Sustainable Living Leadership Program does that, while working with its young participants to dream up sustainability projects they can implement in their own communities. The program educates through hands-on experience, and opens the door to a network of community leaders in the Fraser River watershed. Anyone with an interest in sustainability or community development is encouraged to apply for this year’s program. Participants must be 19 years of age or older and physically fit. Community volunteer experience is an asset. The application deadline is May 18th. For more information or to apply, visit:
www.rivershed.com/sustainable-living-leadership-program_2012/about-the-sllp
>> Peekaboo Beans Play Revolution >> Pedalheads Treasure Hunt Come have a great time on your b i k e, w h i l e s u p p o r t i n g l o c a l neighbourhood houses and family resource centres! There will be lots of riding, activities, and prizes for all ages. The hunt will take approximately one hour so bring your bikes and your helmet (trikes, training wheels and run bikes welcome too). Get on your bikes and clues will lead you from station to station. At the finish there will be prizes for everyone. You will also be able to enter your name into a prize draw, prizes courtesy of Norco and Rack Attack Vancouver. Don’t forget, you are welcome to bring friends and family! The event is by donation.
WHEN AND WHERE? The Great Pedalheads™ Treasure Hunt will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. You don’t have to be there right at 10:00am. It will take about an hour to complete the hunt, so anytime before 12:00pm is great! • • • •
Pt. Grey, Jericho Beach, May 27 Coquitlam, Blue Mountain Park, June 2 North Vancouver, Princess Park, June 9 Langley, Alex Hope Elementary, June 10
Call to sign up! 604-874-6464 or visit www.atlantisprograms.com
According to a 2011 report card from Active Health Kids Canada, Canadian children were given an “F” in active play! Peekaboo Beans playwear company means to change all that through an awareness campaign to educate parents on the importance of unstructured play. This campaign includes a partnership with Play it Forward, an initiative to raise money for playgrounds in war-torn areas, and a dedicated webpage with play resources, inspiring videos and a place to donate to the Playground Builders organization. For more information, visit www.peekaboobeans.com/playrevolution
>> My Fave Things Photo Contest Join the North Vancouver Museum and Archives in a game of social media show and tell! In conjunction with their latest exhibit, “Made In BC: Homegrown Design,” the Museum and Archives want you to show them your favourite things and explain why you love them. Using your digital camera or preferred smartphone photo app, submit images of your favourite things to Facebook and Twitter. Keepsakes, cultural items, mementos, heirlooms, even that hot new acquisition! If you love it, they want to see it and know why. If your image wins, you could win great prizes including an Arc’teryx hoodie, a behind-the-scenes tour (for two) at Nuytco Research Ltd., gift certificates for North Vancouver’s Café for Contemporary Art, or a prize package from Cove Bike Shop.
TO ENTER • post your photos of your favourite things on the museum’s Facebook page or • post on Twitter (using the #MyFavouriteThingBC hashtag) or • email your photos to nvma.thenandnow@gmail.com The NVMA will regularly post all entries to this Facebook photo album. Winners will be announced in North Vancouver at the Lynn Valley Day on May 26, 2012. This contest is open to all residents of British Columbia.
www.northvanmuseum.ca/program5.htm
>> BCCH Too Hot for Tots Burn injuries are a leading cause of emergency room visits for children under the age of five. Every year, approximately 130 children under five are treated at BC Children’s Hospital for serious burns. Scalds from hot liquids, hot tap water and hot surfaces are the most cause of burns for young children – not fire, as most parents may believe. Developed by Frances MacDougall, a nurse at BC Children’s Hospital Burn Unit, The Too Hot for Tots program aims to educate caregivers in order to reduce the number of preventable burn injuries that often happen to young children in the home. The program is aimed mostly at health care educators, however, parents can visit the For Parents page where they will find helpful tips on preventing childhood burn injuries.
www.bcchildrens.ca/KidsTeensFam/ChildSafety/SafeStart/too-hot-for-tots/Too+Hot+for+Tots.htm May 2012 29