About WildED

WildED…Nature is Our Classroom!

WildEDThe BC Spaces for Nature Wilderness

Education Program


Who We Are

BC Spaces for Nature 30 year history protecting parks and

wilderness in BC

Worked to protect 3 million hectares of world-class wilderness, eg:

Nitinat Triangle Tatshenshini Central Purcell Wilderness Height of the Rockies Spatsizi Chilcotin


Our Mission

To protect world-class wilderness, wildlife and biodiversity in British Columbia now and for future generations

To ensure our parks and wilderness legacy is passed on to future generations who see it as fundamental to their identity and will therefore be responsible for its ongoing stewardship and care


Focus on Future Generations: WildED

Today, there is a generation growing up without any real experience or knowledge of wilderness or nature

WildED ensures young people experience and understand the value of nature, parks and wilderness, and why and how it needs to be cared for

“What I liked about WildED was seeing the waterfall…that was the first waterfall I’ve seen without it being on TV.” Haile, Grade 3


What is WildED?

Award winning, experiential, school-based nature education program

Curriculum linked for grades 4 to 12

Educational program that provides catalytic in-nature experiences for young people

Experienced by over 55,000 students and teachers to date


Our Approach

Engaging, hands-on, fun, interactive

Nature is our classroom

Delivered by teachers who are outdoor explorers/guides

Involve, train, support and work with school teachers “Wow! Everyone, including the

parents, had a wonderful, engaging, educational experience. A lot of kids don’t get to spend the day in the forest anymore. It is so vital to their understanding and interest to make personal connections.” Elementary Teacher


WildED Programs

In-school Programs

• Brings nature into the classroom Multi-media slide show Interactive games Outdoor activities

• Key Learning Themes Conservation and the importance of Parks,

Wilderness and Wildlife Areas BC Ecosystems and Landscapes BC Plants and Animals


Outdoor Programs

• Nature is our Classroom Guided interpretive hikes in Provincial

and Regional Parks Students actively explore and learn about

nature, parks and wilderness• Learning Themes

Appreciating nature, parks, wilderness Understanding local ecosystems The Nature of Our Changing Climate Knowledge of local plants and animals Stewardship and no trace skills

WildED’s Outdoor ClassroomAnd Nature Hikes


Workshops and Resources for Teachers

• Workshops Pro-D days Teacher Conferences and Event Public Education Events

• Resources Curriculum linked activities and lesson plans In-class demonstration and training Ongoing support via phone/email


Parks Education Outdoor Classroom

• Working together: Elders Council for Parks,

BC Parks and WildED

• Outcomes/Goals: Inspire connection to nature and BC Parks Increase public’s use of BC Parks Increase physical activity levels and promote healthy

lifestyles Integrate outdoor park education initiatives into curriculum


Working with us on common goals & objectives

Providing funding to make WildED possible

And Our Individual Donors and Schools!

WildED Partners:

WildED Supporters:


“WildED taught us how fortunate we are to have these beautiful parks.”

Douglas, Grade 7

“I learned that there is so much out there…and so much to explore. I also learned about the effect we have on wilderness, and how we can help preserve it.

Kailey, Grade 12

“I loved the fresh air and that I got to go outside. I never go outside anymore, for a month anyway. My nose felt weird for a bit but I got used to it.”

Diya, Grade 7


“(Your educator’s) energy and enthusiasm were infectious. The materials presented were beautiful and inspiring. This was the finest workshop for students that I have seen in seven years of teaching.”

Secondary Teacher

WildED was an enormous inspiration for us as a staff. Four of our intermediate teachers decided to make (it) the focus of our field trips this year, which all together throughout the year will total 19 - possibly a…record!”

Elementary Teacher

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