Purpose:
To support youth to connect with wild spaces close to their community by accessing a NS Protected Area (i.e. provincial park, hiking trail, etc.). Up to $3,500 has been granted from the NS Department of Environment to connect youth to nature in their community!
What is a NS Protected Area?
It’s a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature. This includes provincial parks, Heritage Rivers, nature reserves and wilderness areas. Find a protected area close to YOUR community at: http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/protectedareas/map.asp.
Examples of Potential Wild Spaces Grants Projects:
Lead earth education activities in the outdoors, plan a hiking or camping trip for a youth group in your community, go snow-shoeing or skiing in the winter, do some bird watching, host a plant identification workshop, do a trail maintenance project, etc.
On-Going Application Process.
You must apply as a team and a team must include youth and supportive adults who want to work together to create a stronger, healthier, more diverse and inclusive community that welcomes and supports all youth!
Youth must be involved in a meaningful and equal way (be a part of discussions, decision- making, actions, learning opportunities and reflections).
The Pictou County Youth Council alongside with HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development will be supporting each team as it moves forward.
Questions?
Sarah Cooke (Northumberland Regional High School Student) at sarahcooke11@gmail.com
Taylor Bezanson (North Nova Education Centre Student) at bezansonwt@gmail.com
Isabelle LeVert-Chiasson (HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development) at isabelle@heartwood.ns.ca or (902-444-5885)
