Outdoor Environmental Education

WORT 2017-2018 Agenda

Outdoor Environmental Education

September18thBike Hike

October 19thOrienteering/GPS

November 16thFish Hatchery

January 11thConservation in Saskatchewan

February 8thWilderness Snowshoe Trek

March 1stCross-Country Skiing

April 26thQu’Appelle Valley Geolog Tour

May (Date to be determined)Canoeing Wascana Creek

June (Date to be determined) Camping Trip

Please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend an event

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585 (Cell)

306- 523-3153 (Office)

Lori Milligan306-550-3976(Cell)

306-523-3152(Office)

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Ed Office)

Bike Hike

Sept. 18th, 2017

Welcome to WORT! Our first planned outing is a bike hike along Wascana Creek. Much of the day will be spent touring by “Pedal Power” on the bike path from Dorothy St. to the waterfall on Lakeshore Drive across from the marina. Biking is an environmentally- and health- friendly mode of transportation and a great way to see different parts of the city and natural landscape.

Activities along the hike will include aquatic studies, bird observation, animal track identification, stops at some of Regina’s well known land marks and attractions, and an introduction to journaling. We will also play an ice breaker game and participate in team building activities so everyone can get to know each other.

Please check the list below for things you need to have with you for our first WORT activity of 2017.

□A bicycle in good working condition (please ensure the brakes and gears are tuned up and ready for an extensive day of riding)

□A bike helmet

□At least 1L of water (no juice mix or pop)

□Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions

□Bagged lunch and snacks

□Journal and pencil or pen

□Camera

□A backpack to put it all in

Please meet at the bike path parking lot at Dorothy St. and Ritter Ave at 8:45 AM. The pick-up location is the Lakeshore Drive parking lot by Pine Island (just off Broad St.) at 3:15 PM. See attached maps.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Orienteering/GPS

October 19th, 2017

A basic skill for people who love the outdoors is a knowledge of compass and GPS use. Our WORT experience will include learning the parts of the compass, compass terminology, and setting and following a bearing.

AGPS (global positioning system) devise will also be used for navigation purposes. WORT students will learn how to enter coordinates and navigate using a personal GPS device.

On this day the following is required:

• Weather appropriate apparel
• Bagged lunch and snacks
• 1L of water
• Journal and pencil
• Backpack

Students are to meet at the J.A. Burnett Education Centre at the rear entrance (north side) of the building at 8:45 AM and to be picked up at the same location at 3:15 PM.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Fort Qu’Appelle Fish Hatchery

November 16th, 2017

Our day will include a tour of the Fort Qu’Appelle Fish Hatchery and a study of different species of fish used for stocking lakes in Saskatchewan. Students will participate in a hands-on activity of “milking” male and female trout as part of the reproduction and stocking program.

All the necessary protective clothing will be provided by the hatchery while we are working with the fish. We will be having lunch outside for approximately 1 hour and may be outdoors for part of the afternoon, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We will be lighting a fire for lunch so you may choose to bring hotdogs, marshmallows, etc. to cook on the fire. Please ensure that you come prepared with:

□Weather appropriate apparel and extra layers/socks (don’t forget toques & mitts)

□Bagged lunch (may include hotdogs and marshmallows if you choose)

□At least 1L of water

□A hot drink in a thermos

□Journal and pen or pencil

□Toiletries

□A backpack to put it all in

Please meet on the north deck of the school board office at 8:45 am. We will be back at the board office at 3:15 pm.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale 306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Conservation in Saskatchewan

January 11th, 2018

We are lucky to have an abundance of renewable natural resources and wild spaces in our province. We have forests, lakes, rivers, vast prairie grasslands, barren tundra, and rugged badlands. We have wildlife small and large, feathered, finned, and furred. With these things that make our province great, we have the responsibility to manage it all properly to ensure their existence for future generations.

We have an awesome day of activities for you. You will get to participate in a conservation project, learn how to identify wildlife,learn to think like a conservation officer, gain some of the skills that wildlife biologists use for their work and hopefully meet a special guest.

The day will be spent inside the school board office. Please bring the following

□Bagged lunch

□Water bottle

□Journal and pen or pencil

□Camera

□Folder or binder

Students are to meet at the regular meeting spot at 8:45 AM and will remain at the school board office for the day. Pick up is at 3:15 PM.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Wilderness Snowshoe Trek

February 8th, 2018

Snowshoeing is a great winter activity that can be combined with many outdoor pursuits when snow covers the ground. This day will be spent roughly 45 minutes from Regina, outside taking in the scenery and doing some team building and exploring the area. For lunch you get the opportunity to use your skills to make a fire and then cook over it.

Snowshoeing is a very low-impact endurance sport. It is a great way to see the natural beauty of the winter landscape and can be a great cardiovascular activity. At full pace, snowshoeing can burn nearly 500 calories per hour and have you sweating heavily. Therefore what you choose to bring for food and dress can drastically affect your experience. As with all outings, it is important that you dress appropriately, but it is advised that you revisit the ‘wise weather wears’ hand out in your WORT package to review how to dress smart with layers that will help keep your body dry and warm, leaving you with the ability to strip layers in periods of high activity, and put enough on during times of rest to keep you comfortable. You can’t put on the layers you leave at home. Please avoid cotton clothing. Toques, mitts, boots, and winter coat/pants are musts. If a student is improperly dressed for a winter outing, they will be unable to participate. We need to stay safe out there. Please check the list below for items you will need for the outing:

□Warm layers of clothing, full coverage, with long wool socks in your boots and a spare pair in your bag (cotton socks should not be considered for winter outdoor recreation; and consider that putting many layers of socks on will only cut off the circulation, making the foot colder.

□At least 1L of water (Hydration is as important in winter as it is in summer; and please do not freeze water bottles as they will not thaw. You can warm your water and insulate with a wool sock or cozy to keep it from freezing throughout the day)

□Thermos with a warm drink

□A bagged lunch (Hotdogs and marshmallows are allowed if you wish) and snacks

□Journal with pen and pencil

□Camera

□We will provide equipment, but you may bring your own snowshoes if you prefer

Students are to meet at the regular meeting spot at 8:45 AM and to be picked up at the same location at 3:15 PM. Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day

Gloria Eskdale 306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Cross Country Skiing

March 1st, 2018

Cross country skiing is a fantastic life-long sport; being great cardiovascular exercise, while at the same time being low impact, it is an activity suited to all ages.

We will begin the day with a lesson to help you get started on your cross country skis before we head out to explore the White Butte trail system. We will take a break for lunch to warm up and refuel before the afternoon ski challenge!

As with all outings, it is important that you dress appropriately, and in layers, leaving you with the ability to strip layers in periods of high activity, and put enough on during times of rest to keep you comfortable. You can’t put on the layers you leave at home. Please avoid cotton clothing. Toques, mitts, and winter coat/pants are musts. You will need some sort of material that will shed snow (it sticks to hoodies and jeans, then melts and makes you wet and cold!) If a student is improperly dressed for a winter outing, they will be unable to participate. We need to stay safe out there. Please check the list below for items you will need for the outing:

□Warm layers of clothing, full coverage, with long wool socks in your boots and a spare pair in your bag (cotton socks should not be considered for winter outdoor recreation; and consider that putting many layers of socks on will only cut off the circulation, making the foot much colder.

□At least 1L of water (Hydration is as important in winter as it is in summer; and please do not freeze water bottles as they will not thaw. You can warm your water and insulate with a wool sock or cozy to keep it from freezing throughout the day)

□A bagged lunch and snacks

□Journal with pen and pencil

□Camera

□We will provide all skiing equipment

Students are to meet at the regular meeting spot at 8:45 AM and to be picked up at the same location at 3:15 PM.Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale 306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Fort Qu’Appelle Geolog Tour

April 26th, 2018

The Geolog Tour is a great day exploring historic and natural sites in the Qu’Appelle valley. We will be making 12 stops throughout the day as we travel from Pasqua Lake to the far end of Katepwa Lake where you will be showing us all the hard work you’ve put into researching the topic you chose. This is a great project that you are urged to put your own creative spin on and utilize props, skits, images, sounds, and activities to teach your peers about topics ranging from historic cemeteries to topographic land features.

We will be in and out of vans all day, so don’t bank on the warmth of the heater to keep you comfortable. You will still need to dress appropriately to stand for times and listen to your peers and participate in the activities they have planned.

□Proper clothing for the weather

□At least 1L of water

□Bagged lunch and snacks

□Notebook and pencil or pen

□Camera

□Anything you need for your presentation

This assignment is a requirement to attend our end of the year camp. This day is a a lot of fun and a great way for you to learn how to public speak and interact with peers.

To allow each student equal and fair time for presenting their report, students are to meet at the regular meeting spot at 8:30 AM but are to be picked up at the same location at 4:00 PM.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office)

Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585

Canoe Day Trip

May, 2017 (Date to be determined)

Canoes are a fantastic mode of transportation and recreation. Their use dates back thousands of years in different indigenous cultures around the world, and they played an important role during the establishment of Canada! In Saskatchewan today they are used mainly for recreation. Canoeing is a favourite pass-time for many Saskatchewanians, and we hope this introduction can make it one of yours as well!

For this day trip, we will be starting on Wascana creek at Pasqua Street and ending at Rick Hansen Park. The day will consist of paddling, canoe tripping skills, and portaging techniques. Each WORT will be paired up with another to paddle this route for the day. You will need to bring the following items:

• Dress appropriately for the weather
• Old pair of shoes or sandals (to use in the canoe they might get wet, no rubber boots)
• Old towel to kneel on when paddling
• Waterproof bag to carry your items
• Sunscreen
• Lunch
• At least 1L of water
• Journal and pencil
• Extra change of clothes
• You may bring your own life jacket if you prefer but all paddling equipment is provided

Students are to meet at the J.A. Burnett Education Centre at the rear entrance (north side) of the building at 8:45 AM and to be picked up at the same location at 3:15 PM.

Please let us know if you will not be attending class this day.

Gloria Eskdale306-523-3150 (Outdoor Education Office) Wayne Tranberg 306-570-2585