SD83 OUTDOOR LEARNING

Directions:Turn east at the stop light in Enderby on Highway 97 and cross the bridge. Continue on the Mabel Lake Road for 25 km and watch for the sign on your right just after the Cooke Creek Recreation Site.

STA access map here.

 

Description of site:

 

 

The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS) is a not-for profit, volunteer driven community based salmon hatchery and environmental education centre.  KICS was established almost three decades ago in response to the near extinction of salmon stocks in the Shuswap River. 

 

The KICS runs programming through the spring and fall. This is a part of the Salmonids in the Classroom program that most SD Schools are a part of. These field trips are free and the programming is of a very high quality. Schools can use the space if available at no cost, particularly when school programs are not in session. Lots of snow accumulation here and great snowshoeing opportunities await. Call 250-838-6569 to book a day.

 

 

Click here for additional info and trail updates on this location from the Shuswap Trail Alliance website.

 

View the Kingfisher website here.

 

 

Suitable for grades: k-12

 

 

Teaching space:

This space is set up perfectly for classes. Lots of open areas to gather kids and there is a nice 30-45 minute trail that starts behind the campground. The river offers a sandy beach - a perfect lunch spot when warm. Consider inviting our district's First Nations educators to support your field study here.

 

Other pertinent details: 

Picnic tables: No

Bathrooms: Yes (Flush toilets in hatchery and 2 outhouses in parking lot)

Cell phone reception: No

Adequate parking if necessary: Large parking lot

Shelter for students: Yes

Other useful amenities: River, hatchery, Kekuli

 

Lesson plans: awaiting submissions from teachers

 

Curriculum connections: Science, Social studies, Art, Physical Education, L.A.