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Special Celebrations
These are few of the annual special events in which our department takes an active role:
YBAM - Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month 
(April)
Preserving biodiversity is one of the most critical issues of our time … and Yukoners can play a part! YBAM brings many celebrations, including Earth Day (April 22) under one umbrella. Do some activities from the Backyard Biodiversity and Beyond learning resource and celebrate life!
Environment Fair (April 17)
An interactive day-long event bringing the public together with a diverse range of organizations and government involved with protecting or enhancing Yukon's environment. Come celebrate Biodiversity in Your Backyard at the Canada Games Centre 10 am -- 3 pm. Free admission.
Environment After Hours (April 17)
Award-winning anthropologist and author Wade Davis will speak on the crisis of disappearing human languages and the role that climate change and loss of biodiversity plays. 7 pm at the Beringia Centre. Free tickets are needed for this event since seating is limited -- call 667-8118 or email to reserve.
National Wildlife Week (mid-April)
For the last decade, the department has sent out National Wildlife Week (NWW) posters and teacher's kits to schools. Special events and talks are often planned. The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is the lead agency in Canada for National Wildlife Week.
Celebration of Swans (mid- to late-April)
It just gets bigger and better every year! And the swans keep coming back! Our Wildlife Viewing staff offer interpretive events and school activities at the Swan Haven Interpretation Centre south of Whitehorse. Book early for your class!
Earth Day (April 22)
Wednesday, April 22nd -- 10 am to 3 pm -- Come to the Earth Day celebration in the Elijah Smith Building (in downtown Whitehorse) to see displays in the Atrium, watch movies, try out the electric bikes, and meet the department Green Teams
Faro's Crane and Sheep Viewing festival (mid-May)
Behold the migration of ¼ million Sandhill Cranes over the Tintina Trench and view unique Fannin Sheep, a colour phase of Dall (Thinhorn) Sheep. This yearly festival includes free bird, plant and sheep viewing tours, presentations, a community barbeque, entertainment and much more!
Oceans Day (June)
Celebrate the world's oceans and the end of the school year at the same time! If you are interested, there are teacher's kits and posters available.
Weekend on the Wing (mid-June)
Welcome the return of northern and alpine bird specialties by joining free interpreted walks and talks at Tombstone Park. This is also an excellent time to view a plethora of alpine flowers, some unique to this region.
Parks Day (July)
July 18, 2009 is Parks Day. Click here to find out what happens throughout Yukon that day.
Wildlife Viewing Special Events (year-round)
Walks, talks, and guided trips on various wildlife and environmental talks are coordinated under this program. A calendar of events comes out on a regular basis during these months.
Contact
or Conservation Education Coordinator Fax: 867-393-6206 |
