| Collaborative High-School Action Mentorship Program 2023 (CHAMP) | Collaborative High-School Action Mentorship Program 2023 (CHAMP) | <div class="ExternalClassA457E4EB3C6D474CBCC93C2440BB6674"><p>What is the Collaborative High-School Action Mentorship Program (CHAMP)? </p><p>CHAMP equips high school youth with the knowledge, skills, inspiration, and support to influence sustainability in their school communities and beyond. Through skill-based learning, community building, and participation in regional Youth4Action Leadership Clinics, participants from across Metro Vancouver will: </p><ul><li>Learn more about regional sustainability </li><li>Get to know students and community leaders of all ages who share a passion for sustainability </li><li>Exchange ideas, strategies and tools for action </li><li>Receive support for collaborative action projects </li><li>Gain volunteer service hours and a certificate of participation </li><li>Develop leadership skills and be part of a fun and dynamic team to sustainability at school and beyond</li></ul><p>
<strong>CHAMP 2023 is open to students in grade 8 to 11. Applicants are asked to participate in all sessions scheduled from September 2023 to November 2023, including:</strong></p><ul><li>Five online CHAMP sessions (via Zoom) – held 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm </li><li>Three in-person CHAMP sessions – held at times and locations indicated below</li><li>Two in-person Leadership Clinics – held at times and locations indicated below </li></ul><p>
<strong>NOTE: CHAMP 2023 Application Deadline is Friday August 25, 2023</strong></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2227 | Multiple locations | 9/17/2023 12:00:00 AM | 1/24/2024 1:00:00 AM |
| Solid Waste Management Plan Update | Solid Waste Management Plan Update | <div class="ExternalClass9BE61A2B6A15408EAB04F0C486A4526B"><ul><li><a href="https://metrovancouver.civilspace.io/en/projects/solid-waste-management-plan-update/engagements/solid-waste-management-plan-update/sections/1" target="_blank">Online questionnaire</a> open until November 3</li><li>Virtual Workshop - October 13</li><li>In-person Workshop - October 24<br></li><li>Community Event - Diwali Fest - November 5<br></li></ul><p>To participate in any of the above, visit the <a href="/services/solid-waste/solid-waste-management-plan-update">Solid Waste Management Plan webpage</a>.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2289 | Multiple locations in Metro Vancouver between September 19 and November 5 | 9/19/2023 7:00:00 AM | 11/6/2023 7:00:00 AM |
| Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects: Barge Berth Open House | Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects: Barge Berth Open House | <div class="ExternalClass686C9846D75947A68B6ED60D40415832"><p>Metro Vancouver invites you to attend an open house for the proposed barge berth project that will support construction of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects.</p><p>On October 5, 2023, Metro Vancouver will host an information session and an opportunity for community members to share their feedback on potential impacts of the barge berth. The session will provide updates on the measures that Metro Vancouver will undertake to mitigate impacts on residents. </p><p>We look forward to meeting you at the upcoming open house, and to sharing updates on the project with you. <br></p>
<br></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2288 | Dunbar Community Centre Room 208 – 4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver BC V6S 2H2 | 10/6/2023 1:00:00 AM | 10/6/2023 3:00:00 AM |
| Creatures that Glow-in-the-Park | Creatures that Glow-in-the-Park | <div class="ExternalClassFA834161946243BF8E14D67C6773D7EC"><p>See the forest in a whole new light. Set out with a park interpreter to search for owls, insects, and mushrooms and delve into their secret world where they glow under UV light.</p><p>Registration required<br>Ages 9+<br>$15 per adult, $7.50 per youth/adult 65+<br><br>Children must be accompanied by an adult; all attendees (including adults) must be registered.<br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2257 | | 10/7/2023 2:00:00 AM | 10/7/2023 4:00:00 AM |
| Piper Spit Bird Count | Piper Spit Bird Count | <div class="ExternalClassFF56CEA18F264C519E71F7881D2E1810"><p>Whether you’re just getting to know the birds in your backyard or are on the lookout for rarities, grab your binoculars and join a park interpreter to watch the seasonal changes of birds at Burnaby Lake.</p><p>Ages 15+<br>Free<br>Registration required</p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2258 | | 10/10/2023 4:00:00 PM | 10/10/2023 6:00:00 PM |
| CANCELLED - Magic Microscopes | CANCELLED - Magic Microscopes | <div class="ExternalClassE7F4E872548E434A9A934AB2191E925C"><p>Learn to use magnifiers and microscopes to reveal the tiny world living in the forest. Not only will you get a close up look at mosses, bugs and bark, but you’ll likely never look at a forest the same way again.</p><p>Ages 9+<br>Registration required<br>$10 per adult, $5 per child/youth/adult 65+</p><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult; all attendees (including adults) must be registered.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | | https://metrovancouver.org/events/Event/2259 | | 10/13/2023 4:00:00 PM | 10/13/2023 6:00:00 PM |