Over 400 elementary students took part in the Burns Bog Conservation Society’s fourth annual Stepping into Nature Festival, making the week-long event the largest one yet.
“This year, we wanted the festival to really promote environmental stewardship and inspire the next generation,” said Mark Robertson of the Burns Bog Conservation Society. “This year was the largest festival yet, and I was thrilled with how many students we were able to accommodate. Having the students experience the beauty of Burns Bog first-hand is an experience like none other.”
Held from Oct. 2 to 5, the festival had eight activity stations in partnership with organizations like Cougar Creek Streamkeepers, Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society, the Fraser River Discovery Centre, AdventureSmart and the Jericho Stewardship Group.
Each day of the festival was opened with a warm greeting from Thelma Stogan, who was born and raised in Musqueam, and her grand-niece, Felicia.
Throughout the festival, students from South Delta Secondary’s STRIVE leadership program ran the activity stations, with mentoring from the partnership organizations. Lunch was provided each day from Panago Pizza, Krispy Kreme and Superstore. Vancity also provided equipment and volunteers for the event.
