Teacher Open House - Pro D Day
Create Memories, Embed Learning.
Grouse Mountain invites Teachers to join us on the Province-wide Professional Development Day, October 23, 2015. It's a day packed with adventure including an opportunity to meet Wildlife Ambassador Cleo, the Barn owl; an inspiring talk by Lori Bartley, Park Interpretation Specialist with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks; and a special First Nations Welcome from Squamish Elder, Willie “Kwel-A-A-Nexw” Nahanee.
The focus of the day is on creating memories featuring the importance of play and how to embed learning and create long-lasting memories. Create some of your own memories and see how we take “playing” to a higher level on Grouse Mountain.
There are two sessions. For those wishing to do the Grouse Grind (weather permitting), arrive in time to join the 9:00 Session in Lupins at the Chalet.
Itinerary – First Session
8:00 Arrival – Registration at Guest Services. Receive Skyride tickets, itinerary and parking pass
8:15-9:00 - Meet ‘n Greet in Lupins:
- Coffee and muffins in Lupins
- Special appearance by “Cleo”
- Displays with Q&A: Education, Snow School, Patrol, Lori Bartley, Call Centre and Education
9:00-10:00 - Presentations in The Theatre in the Sky:
- Traditional First Nations Welcome and Song
- Grouse Mountain team speakers
- Lori Bartley
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Guided Ecowalks to Feasthouse around Blue Grouse Lake
10:45-11:30 Hiwus Presentation and Q&A in Feasthouse
11:30-12:00 Guided walk to Grizzly Habitat and Yurt
12:00 Opportunity to drop-in at The Eye of the Wind (weather dependent)
Itinerary Second Session
8:45 Arrival – Registration at Guest Services. Receive Skyride tickets, itinerary and parking pass
9:00-10:00 - Meet ‘n Greet in Lupins:
- Coffee and muffins
- Special appearance by “Cleo”
- Displays with Q&A: Education, Snow School, Patrol, Lori Bartley, Call Centre and Education
10:00-11:00 - Presentations in Theatre:
- Traditional First Nations Welcome and Song
- Grouse Mountain team speakers
- Lori Bartley
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-11:45 Guided Ecowalks to Feasthouse around Blue Grouse Lake
11:45-12:30 Hiwus Presentation and Q&A in Feasthouse
12:30-1:00 Guided walk to Grizzly Habitat and Yurt
1:00 Opportunity to drop-in at The Eye of the Wind (weather dependent)
Bio for Guest Speaker, Lori Bartley
Lori Bartley is a Park Interpretation Specialist with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks with over 25 years
experience presenting nature programs to children and adults. She is a naturalist, puppeteer, singer and story
teller and especially enjoys sharing her skills with people who work with children in the outdoors. Lori is an award
winning heritage interpreter with a background in public programming.
Her credentials include Museum Education Technician, Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Environmental Education
coursework and plenty of years in the field.
We look forward to welcoming you on October 23rd!
