Saskia Vaisey
“This is a great opportunity to learn about conservation,” said 14-year-old Saskia Vaisey, of Port Moody, British Columbia, who attended the Great Greenwing Adventure in 2008. “I love nature and being outdoors, and I want to make sure it’s there for others in the future. Wetlands are an important part of our ecosystem.”

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DUC is now accepting applications for teen eco-adventure of a lifetime

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Oak Hammock Marsh, Man., March 3, 2009 – Ten talented teens from across Canada will be selected by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) to spend August 8 to 14, 2009 at an eco-adventure camp at Oak Hammock Marsh and Delta Marsh in Manitoba. Throughout the action-packed week, they’ll meet many new people and participate in exciting activities like duck and songbird banding, radio telemetry, geocaching, decoy carving, wilderness survival, camping, canoeing, fishing and much more.

“Outdoor-savvy teens will love working with DUC’s scientists and interpreters to learn more about wetlands and the waterfowl and wildlife that depend on them,” said Rick Wishart, Director of Education for DUC. “Plus, the hands-on activities offer a great way to learn new skills while nurturing an appreciation for conservation.”

Youth age 13 to 17 that care about wetlands, love spending time outdoors and want to take part in this thrilling eco-adventure are encouraged to apply by June 1, 2009. In the application, they will be expected to outline what they’ve done for the environment, their outdoor interests, hobbies, volunteer work and leadership experience. DUC also wants to know what the applicants’ plans are after high school including university and career goals.

“This is a great opportunity to learn about conservation,” said 14-year-old Saskia Vaisey, of Port Moody, British Columbia, who attended the Great Greenwing Adventure in 2008. “I love nature and being outdoors, and I want to make sure it’s there for others in the future. Wetlands are an important part of our ecosystem.”

Past Great Greenwing Adventure participants have gone on to careers in science, conservation and resource management, while others use their new skills and conservation ethic in different ways. Brandon Hicks, a 2007 participant who has gone on to study resource management in post-secondary school, said the experience will have a huge impact on everyone, no matter what path they follow in life.

Apply for the 2009 Great Greenwing Adventure Today!

For more information please contact:

Karli Reimer
National Communications Coordinator
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Phone: (204) 467-3279
k_reimer@ducks.ca

 
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