{"id":10391,"date":"2021-10-14T14:29:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/bcparksblog\/?p=10391"},"modified":"2022-06-27T12:56:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:56:05","slug":"take-me-outside-day-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/bcparksblog\/2021\/10\/14\/take-me-outside-day-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Me Outside Day 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Take Me Outside Day 2021<\/h1>\n
Community Engagement<\/a>, <\/span>Education<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Get ready for\u202fTake\u202fMe Outside\u202fDay\u202fon October 20, 2021!\u202fBring your positive attitude, remember <\/span>that <\/span>a<\/span> <\/span>rain jacket,\u202fand\u202fa\u202fwarm pair of shoes.\u202fThis\u202fevent\u202fis for\u202fK-12\u202fstudents, teachers,\u202fand parents\u202fto encourage outdoor education\u202fand promote the wonders nature has to offer.\u202fSign up\u202f<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>!\u202f<\/span>Get a break from\u202fthe regular style of classroom activities\u202fto explore\u202fbeautiful\u202fBC\u202fParks in an\u202finclusive\u202fand\u202fsafe\u202fmanner.\u202fTake Me Outside\u202fDay supports\u202foutdoor education\u202fand being\u202fa respectful\u202fsteward in\u202fsociety and\u202fin\u202fnature,\u202fwhile having fun!\u202f The event ho<\/span>pes to\u202f\u201cdeepen your connections with Indigenous perspectives, strengthen your health and well-being with outdoor learning, and increase your knowledge on climate change and the environment.\u201d join in and spread awareness for Take Me Outside Day!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u202f<\/span>For Teachers<\/a>! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What a better way to spend the day outside than at one of BC Parks locations! This is not take me outside to the \u2018concrete jungle\u2019, but rather going to \u2018the great outdoors\u2019! Visit our <\/span>Teachers webpage<\/span><\/a> to find fieldtrip resources, such as grade specific fieldtrip guides and more! <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All grades: <\/span>Let\u2019s go to BC Parks<\/span>
<\/a>K-3: <\/span>Let\u2019s go to the pond<\/span>
<\/a>4-6: <\/span>Let\u2019s go to the grassland<\/span>
<\/a>5-7: <\/span>Let\u2019s go to the ocean<\/span>
<\/a>7-9: <\/span>Let\u2019s go to the forest<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are partnered with <\/span>GO Grants – HCTF Education<\/span><\/a> which has opportunities to cover transportation, project materials, and or program fees to help teachers take their students outdoors to learn about and experience some of BC\u2019s biodiversity. They also offer multiple <\/span>workshops<\/span><\/a>  aimed to get kids involved and engaged with place-based learning that is connected to <\/span>curriculum objectives<\/span>! If you are unable to make it to us, we will try to make it to you with an <\/span>Environmental Exchange Box<\/span><\/a>. Outdoor education is a great way to get younger generations interested in conservation, biodiversity, minimizing our ecological footprint, and being safe outdoors!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in learning more about BC Parks education resources? Join our session October 22, 2021 at the Classrooms to Communities conference<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Kids and Parents! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Want to know more about your surroundings and what the name is of that cool bug or flower<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 you see? Well, there is an app just for that called <\/span>iNaturalist<\/span><\/a>!<\/span> <\/span> It allows users to take photos and document what <\/span>is <\/span>organisms are around them, the app then generates suggestions on what the species is, and other community members can comment and help with identification. Be a community observer with iNaturalist to help BC parks identify and record what is in our areas! <\/span>Remember, everything has a purpose and role in nature, so please leave all natural and cultural objects undisturbed. Instead, take a photo to remember that cool thing you saw and build up your iNaturalist observations. <\/span>Jerry\u2019s Nature Quest<\/span><\/a> is also a great way for us to engage with the natural environment and get comfortable with our surrounding\u2019s! <\/span>Explore the park and <\/span>complete the Scavenger Hunt Bingo, the Search for Adventure Word Search, or the Crossword Puzzle.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u202f<\/span>Tips for everyone – <\/span>Nice People Make Nature Nicer!<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interacting\u202fwith nature in a safe,\u202frespectful manner allows\u202fother\u202fvisitors\u202fand future generations\u202fto receive\u202fthe\u202fbenefits\u202fand\u202fopportunities\u202fwe\u202fcherish. Acting\u202fresponsibly in parks\u202fcan be done\u202fby:\u202f<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n