WATERSHED WEDNESDAY
JUNE 9
Streams, rivers, and creeks all run together and eventually find their way into the ocean. Even if you don’t live directly on the coast,
you do live in a watershed!
#oceansweekvictoria
Daily Action Goals
Go for a walk and discover where the nearest stream, river, creeks, or lake is to where you live.
Where is the nearest storm drain?
Draw a picture or snap a photo of the different animals and plants you saw. Share with us by using the hashtag #oceansweekvictoria and tag us @oceansweekvictoria!
Salish Sea Snippet
Click the image to learn more about today’s theme and meet some local ocean people with Brett Soberg from Eagle Wing Tours.
Activities to Try
Parental Involvement Level Guide for Kids Category:
LOW
Children and youth can grab a device and join us on their own.
MED
Parents will need to help with this activity from time to time for things like printing, cutting, or downloading.
HIGH
This is a family activity that suggests going out of the house together or working with more complicated materials.
Best for: Kids (up to 10 years)
Parental Involvement Level:
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Outdoor Activity: Where does your Storm Drain GO? from the Capital Regional District
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Video: Ollie the Otter’s Guide to Watershed Stewardship from the Capital Regional District
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Video Game: Explore Watersheds from Project WET Discover Water
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Multimedia: Oceans Week Reading Challenge from LIVE IT (posted at 11 am PDT)
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Experiment: Build a Watershed from the Maritime Museum of BC
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Best for: Young Teens
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Fact Sheet: Olympia Oyster from Seaquaria Ocean Education
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Video: What is a Watershed? from BC Tomorrow Society
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Activity Sheet: Watershed Story from the Capital Regional District
Best for: Teens & Adults
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Video: How to Save Fresh Water Flow from World Wildlife Fund
Best for: The Whole Family
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Virtual Tour: From Tides to Tin: Gulf of Georgia Cannery from Parks Canada
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Poster: Pacific Salmon Life Cycle from Fisheries and Oceans Canada