Society for Conservation Biology, Kingston Chapter
Department of Biology
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
Phone: 613-533-6000 x75136
Fax: 613-533-6617
E-mail: scb@biology.queensu.ca
Web: biology.queensu.ca/~scb/
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News:
- Weekly Meetings - will continue to be held on Thursdays at 2:30 in BIOSCI Rm 4338. New members are always welcome!
Last updated January 31st, 2010
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The goal of the Kingston SCB is to educate students, faculty and members of the Kingston community on issues pertaining to the conservation of biodiversity, and to work to reduce the loss of biodiversity.
Fish and Frogs Forever
What is Fish and Frogs Forever?
Fish and Frogs Forever is an educational program designed to provide information about the impacts of water pollution on local aquatic ecosystems. In the City of Kingston, storm drain runoff enters local water bodies including Lake Ontario without filtration and treatment, ending up directly in the ecosystem. As most of Kingston’s drinking water comes from Lake Ontario, these pollutants can affect us as well.
This program, run jointly by the Society for Conservation Biology, Kingston Chapter (SCB) and the City of Kingston, brings a half-day educational program to school and youth groups within Kingston.
Children will paint “yellow fish” and “green frogs” beside storm drains within their local community, and distribute fish- and frog-shaped door hangers to nearby homes. This will provide a lasting reminder about local aquatic ecosystems and the importance pollutants play in them.
Three additional educational activities about water pollution and frogs are also available and can also be presented along with painting, or alone.
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for ages 8 and older, including school classes and youth groups.
We will run the program for any group interested and are happy to tailor it to your curriculum.
We have also prepared educational activities that can be presented to complement painting or on their own.
How to get involved?
We are now booking groups to take part in the program. For parents interested in bringing this activity to their teacher or youth group, download this flyer and feel free to pass it on. We also also looking for adult volunteers to help run the program.
Contact
If you are interested in booking a program or volunteering, please contact Dragana Rakic and Vidya Sri at scb(at)queensu.ca today for more information or to arrange a date for this educational activity.
Questions? Comments? Contact us!
Phone: 613-533-6000 x75136
Email:
scb(at)queensu.ca
Fax: 613-533-6617
Photo credits (left to right): "Mantis" by Sam Hudecki; "Toi Toi and Mt. Ngauruhoe - Tongariro National Park, New Zealand" by Ann Bull; "Poppy Power" by Dan Wainman; "Arctic fox Alopex lagopus - Coats Island, Nunavut, Aug 2000" by Kerry Woo; "Bullfrog" by Barry Hanna; and "Walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus - Coats Island, Nunavut, Aug 2000" by Kerry Woo.
Website created by Beverly Wong (2003).
Website maintained by Erin Murray
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http://biology.queensu.ca/~scb/
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