SUNSHINE COAST BIOBLITZ - MAY 24 and 25
The first ever Sunshine Coast BioBlitz will take place the weekend of May 24 and 25. The Iris Griffith Centre will serve as the Base Camp for this exciting event which will bring community members together with scientists and naturalists to count as many species from as many different taxonomic groups as they can within a 24-hour period. Click here for to learn more about the Sunshine Coast BioBlitz.
If you would like to be a BioBlitz volunteer, taxonomic group leader, guest speaker, or sponsor, please contact Katie White at 604-740-2542.
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY - CENTRE ASSISTANT
The Lagoon Society is seeking an enthusiastic high school student for the position of Iris Griffith Centre Assistant this summer. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2008. Click here for to learn more about the position and how to apply.
LAGOONIES FUN FOR KIDS
For the younger crowd, the Lagoonies Club meets this spring every Monday after school from 3:30-5:00PM. Kids aged 5-13 are invited to the Iris Griffith Centre to play, explore and make new friends. They will explore the weird and wonderful creatures of wetlands and forests, build artistic and scientific skills, and learn to act as stewards of the environment.
GREENING YOUR HOME WORKSHOP SERIES
Community members are invited to participate in the exciting new "Greening Your Home" Workshop Series. The series provides participants with information, demonstrations and hands-on activities, and the opportunity to consult with experts on a variety of Green Home topics and technologies. The next workshop will be Photovoltaic Solar on June 21st
SHARE A RIDE TO REDUCE IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT
Visit the Sunshine Coast Ride Share page at SuncoastCentral.com. Folks with cars and folks without can benefit from using this webpage which links people in need of a ride with drivers who are looking to reduce their fuel costs and impact on the environment.
The Iris Griffith Centre Nature School Program
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The Iris Griffith Nature School offers a unique learning environment where on-site classroom sessions are reinforced by extended periods of time spent in the outdoors observing a diversity of habitats and plant and animal species and recording thoughts through art, poetry and prose. Elementary school teachers from the Sunshine Coast have the opportunity to move their classrooms to the Iris Griffith Centre for an entire week for hands-on exploration which is a catalyst for further environmental learning at school.
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How You Can Help
The Lagoon Society is a Charity and the Board of Directors and Committee members all volunteer their time and expertise to the Society. We are also proud to employ skilled and talented people.
We rely on your generous support to allow us to carry out our many community, school, and interpretive programs. Please help support the Lagoon Society today by becoming a member, making a donation, becoming a volunteer, buying Lagoon Shop products, participating in our Legacy Program, or becoming a corporate or private sponsor.
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The Lagoon Society acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia
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Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society
RR#1 Site 20 C16
Madeira Park, BC, V0N 2H0
Phone/Fax: 604-883-9893
Email: info@lagoonsociety.com |
Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre
15386 Sunshine Coast Highway
101 North (1KM south of Ruby Lake)
Phone: 604-883-9201
Open Daily 10AM to 4PM
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