YNC is pleased to launch the Nature Mentors Circle a program
that matches local experts, educators and scientists interested in leading Explorer Day field trips with YN Clubs around the
province of BC.
Whether you are new to the Young Naturalist Club or an experienced YN volunteer if you are interested in leading future Explorer Days for young naturalists please join the Nature Mentors Circle.
By registering in the Nature Mentors Circle you will be tapping into opportunities to share your expertise, enthusiasm and passion for nature with a new generation of young naturalists in your community. You will be able to identify your preference of topics and your availability when you register so our Club Leaders can provide well-matched opportunities
The information you provide will be used for the purpose of matching nature mentors with local Explorer Day opportunities.
Will
you join the Young Naturalists’ Club’s Nature
Mentors' Circle and help connect children with the natural world?
About the Young Naturalists' Club of BC
YNC is an exciting club-based nature discovery and environmental action program for BC youth ages 5-12. Over 12,000 children have hiked, pond-dipped, bird-watched and stepped up for nature with the Young Naturalists' Club of BC.
YNC is an exciting club-based nature discovery and environmental action program for BC youth ages 5-12. Over 12,000 children have hiked, pond-dipped, bird-watched and stepped up for nature with the Young Naturalists' Club of BC.
YNC is looking for people interested in sharing their nature expertise and knowledge with young people on outdoor Explorer Day field trips.
What is a Nature Mentor?
A nature mentor is someone who shares their expertise, skills and
knowledge about the natural world with others. Our communities are replete with
potential nature mentors such as working and retired biologists, geologists,
naturalists and environmental educators.
What do YNC Nature Mentors do?
Generously volunteering a few hours throughout the year, YNC Nature
Mentors help bring the wonder of nature and the natural sciences to BC children
and their families by delivering a program or activity on a YNC Explorer Day Field Trip.
The Nature Mentors' Circle
YNC-BC has formed the Nature Mentors' Circle to match local naturalists,
educators, scientists and community experts with YNC Club Leaders who are
organizing engaging hands-on nature-themed activities for children in over 30 BC communities. The Nature Mentors'
Circle features a database that lists local nature mentors across the province
and lets Club Leaders find out about their availability and interests. This
will help Club Leaders to organize Explorer Days and include a variety of
individuals in the YNC's activities.
Benefits for Nature Mentors
By registering in YNC's Nature Mentors' Circle, you will access
opportunities to share your expertise and enthusiasm with young naturalists and
meet some amazing youth in your community. The Nature Mentors' Circle
registration allows each nature mentor to share their interests, availability
and preferences with YNC so our club leaders can provide well-matched
opportunities.
How to Include Yourself
Our
online form allows you to register and
join the Nature Mentors' Circle. This information will be imported to our
database.