Presenter will be Kristi Gordon

Grasslands Curriculum For Elementary Students

Grasslands are one of BC’s most endangered ecosystems, yet many students in Kamloops (and beyond) don’t have the opportunity to learn about them. In this presentation, Kristi will share her experiences in helping develop and expand an elementary-level grassland curriculum program that connects students to their local landscapes through hands-on, place-based learning. The program aligns with BC curriculum standards and provides teachers with practical, ready-to-use lessons, field activities, and stewardship projects. The goal is to help students build an understanding of, and a lasting connection to, grassland ecosystems.

Kristi is an instructor in the Department of Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and a part-time Conservation Technician at the BC Conservation Foundation. Kristi represents TRU on the Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee, and she enjoys working collaboratively to develop engaging educational resources for all ages.