Hikes, Education & Events

YCS has long been active in promoting greater environmental awareness and understanding in the Yukon.

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Curriculum

Climate Change North: The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) and its partners in NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon developed climatechangenorth.ca. This educational website was created for northerners by northerners, and is focused on understanding the effects of climate change, and what people can do about it. The site provides a multitude of resources for teachers, including background information, lesson plans, curriculum links, and resources. Materials cover all subject areas for K-12 students.

Welcome to the Magical Thread!  The Magical Thread tells a story of two 10 year olds who lost their way in the Yukon wilderness and undergo exciting adventures as they find their way home.
The Magical Thread is a curriculum linked tool for grades 2 to 4.  Kids can listen to stories and music, learn to read, watch films, and complete fun and interactive learning activities.  Check it out on-line at www.magicalthread.com    

Outdoor Ethics

Leave No Trace is a program designed to assist outdoor enthusiasts with their decisions about how to reduce their impacts when they explore the outdoors. The program provides awareness about impacts related to outdoor recreation and techniques to prevent and minimize such impacts. Scientific research is the foundation of the Leave No Trace program. YCS now offers Leave No Trace Awareness Workshops and Trainer Courses periodically throughout the year.  Contact YCS for the training schedule or for more information click here

Other Research/ Education Programs

On a case by case basis, we take on research projects in partnership with researchers. Depending on funding this can include the Albert Creek and Teslin bird banding stations, and research in conjunction with university graduate students. We also participate in important research into areas like forestry best practices, mining reclamation standards, contaminants, etc.

This page was last updated June 10th, 2011