Delta Watershed
Adults
BC Lower Mainland Parks
10AM to 3PM
350 + tax: Community rates availaBLe
Program Description
The Nature Mentor Apprenticeship is an opportunity to deepen your connection with nature, develop practical outdoor skills, and learn how to mentor young learners in a joyful, curiosity-led environment at Soaring Eagle Nature School.
This year, we’re offering a more accessible 4-Saturday cohort designed for adults who work or have other weekday commitments. Through 3 hands-on training days and 1 supervised practicum, you’ll develop practical skills and facilitation techniques that support SENS’s nature-based, child-led approach to learning.
Program Highlights
- Develop land-based naturalist, bushcraft, and outdoor survival skills
- Learn how to facilitate curiosity-led, child-centred learning in nature
- Explore sensory games, nature-based activities, stories, songs, and play
- Develop practical skills for engaging children in outdoor environments
- Learn about forest safety, risk awareness, and caring for yourself and others outdoors
- Deepen your awareness and sense of belonging to local land and community
- Explore technologies and teachings from the natural world and their influence on human culture and daily life
- Receive supportive feedback from experienced SENS educators and fellow participants
Future Opportunities
Participants interested in gaining experience working directly with children may have opportunities to join future SENS programs as volunteers or paid educators, depending on their experience, fit, and program availability. Anyone working directly with children will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening before participating.
This program is ideal for aspiring nature educators, ECEs, teachers, parents and guardians looking to enrich their child’s learning, youth leaders, and anyone interested in developing their skills in nature-based education.
Program Details
4 Saturday sessions:
October 10, 2026 – Training
October 24, 2026 – Training
November 7, 2026 – Training
November 21, 2026 – Facilitation Practicum
Sessions will run approximately 10am–3pm and take place in Lower Mainland parks.
On the final day, each participant will have the opportunity to prepare and facilitate a short nature-based activity for the group – such as a game, story, craft, sensory activity, naturalist activity, or outdoor skill. Participants will receive supportive feedback from SENS educators and peers, helping them develop confidence and their own facilitation style.
Community Rates
We’ve opened up three rates for this special apprenticeship cohort.
Choose the rate that best reflects your circumstances and ability to contribute.
STANDARD – $350 + GST
Our regular apprenticeship rate, helping us cover the cost of delivering four hands-on training days and supporting our educators.
COMMUNITY – $325 + GST ($25 savings)
For participants who would benefit from some additional flexibility with the cost.
Code: APPRENTICE325
ACCESS – $275 + GST ($75 savings)
For participants for whom cost would otherwise be a significant barrier to taking part.
Code: APPRENTICE275
