Essential information
Why only 9 days?
It's not, actually (more like 9.5!). Work for the course begins part-time at your own pace a few weeks in advance with preparatory readings. The field component is intense. You'll be living and breathing the course for the nine days on Galiano--we start early, work long enjoyable days, and kick back only after the sun goes down. There is an assignment due shortly after the field component, a significant amount of which you will complete while on Galiano.
It's not, actually (more like 9.5!). Work for the course begins part-time at your own pace a few weeks in advance with preparatory readings. The field component is intense. You'll be living and breathing the course for the nine days on Galiano--we start early, work long enjoyable days, and kick back only after the sun goes down. There is an assignment due shortly after the field component, a significant amount of which you will complete while on Galiano.
Why Galiano Island?
Like all the Gulf Islands, it's incredibly beautiful. For me, Galiano is distinctive because to the tenacious, creative approach to ecological restoration, conservation and food security. For more than twenty years, the Galiano Conservancy Association has practiced a particular form of forest restoration that was ahead of its time. Creating the Learning Centre in 2012 was a significant demonstration of commitment to learning, and we enjoy a partnership with the Conservancy that allows us to use these facilities.
Like all the Gulf Islands, it's incredibly beautiful. For me, Galiano is distinctive because to the tenacious, creative approach to ecological restoration, conservation and food security. For more than twenty years, the Galiano Conservancy Association has practiced a particular form of forest restoration that was ahead of its time. Creating the Learning Centre in 2012 was a significant demonstration of commitment to learning, and we enjoy a partnership with the Conservancy that allows us to use these facilities.
Will my work make a difference?
Yes. We work in close partnership with staff of the Galiano Conservancy Association and members of the Galiano community on a wide variety of restoration, conservation and food security projects. Typically working in small teams, you will develop a practical project that will integrate your learning on site and provide vital research for the Conservancy. Several student teams have continued relationships through restoration initiatives, historical research, and educational opportunities.
Yes. We work in close partnership with staff of the Galiano Conservancy Association and members of the Galiano community on a wide variety of restoration, conservation and food security projects. Typically working in small teams, you will develop a practical project that will integrate your learning on site and provide vital research for the Conservancy. Several student teams have continued relationships through restoration initiatives, historical research, and educational opportunities.
Why am I paying for?
There are many expenses involved in operating a field course in a community setting, including food, accommodation, classroom and site rental,, Galiano Conservancy staff time, and field supplies and equipment..
There are many expenses involved in operating a field course in a community setting, including food, accommodation, classroom and site rental,, Galiano Conservancy staff time, and field supplies and equipment..
Where will I sleep?
In tents in a very lovely campground. Nestled alongside a forest edge and within close distance of the classroom building, students have found the experience very enjoyable.
In tents in a very lovely campground. Nestled alongside a forest edge and within close distance of the classroom building, students have found the experience very enjoyable.
Who cooks the food?
It's unlikely you'll be disappointed. Food for most preferences and inclinations. Food has been very well received by students.
It's unlikely you'll be disappointed. Food for most preferences and inclinations. Food has been very well received by students.
Where will I work?
Mostly in the classroom building, which is an off-grid facility powered by solar. There's a full kitchen, and a large adaptable room that we used for seminars, eating, project work and socializing. Read more about the classroom building in my blog post.
Mostly in the classroom building, which is an off-grid facility powered by solar. There's a full kitchen, and a large adaptable room that we used for seminars, eating, project work and socializing. Read more about the classroom building in my blog post.