Ducks Unlimited Canada invites youth to participate in ‘trip of a lifetime’
Oak Hammock Marsh, Manitoba, May 7, 2007—Do you know a teen (aged 13-17) who loves to spend time outdoors, make new friends and learn about nature and the environment? Then get them to apply for the eco-adventure of a lifetime with the Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) 2007 Great Greenwing Adventure!
Ten lucky teens from across Canada will be sponsored by DUC to spend July 28 to August 3, 2007 at Oak Hammock Marsh, Manitoba. Throughout the action-packed week, they’ll participate in exciting activities like duck and songbird banding, radio telemetry, wilderness survival, camping, canoeing, fishing, geocacheing and much more! Plus, they’ll learn more about the important role wetlands play in a healthy environment that benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and people, and how they can help conserve these vital habitats.
“I love nature in all its forms, and ducks in particular. I was excited to try bird and duck banding and learn more about how to conserve waterfowl and wetlands,” said Guillame Pellerin of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, who took part in the 2006 Great Greenwing Adventure. “One of the best parts of the Great Greenwing Adventure has been meeting new people who not only enjoy the same things as me, but also are from other provinces. I’ve learned many new things,”
Pellerin’s fellow Adventure participants couldn’t agree more. Justin Richard of Sackville, New Brunswick says “Definitely apply [for the 2007 Adventure]. It’s the best you could ask for, the trip of a lifetime!” The Great Greenwing Adventure also offers teens a rare glimpse into future career opportunities. Lauren Bessey of Winnipeg, Manitoba said that “it was neat to see the interpreters and scientists work. It narrowed down my thoughts of what I want to do and made it easier for me to understand what its like.”
Dr. Rick Wishart, DUC’s director of education says that the Great Greenwing Adventure is an important part of DUC’s national youth membership and education programs. “The Adventure not only puts youth in touch with nature through a week of engaging activities,” he says, “it instils a greater understanding and appreciation for wetlands and conservation in the young people who will be tomorrow’s conservation leaders.”
To apply for the Great Greenwing Adventure, teens should visit www.ducks.ca to tell DUC about the environmental and outdoor activities they’ve already been involved in, and why they’d make a good addition to the 2007 Great Greenwing Adventure team. But hurry—the deadline to apply is June 1! For more information, please call 1-800-665-DUCK (3825).
Since 1938, DUC has conserved, restored and managed wetlands and their associated habitats for the benefit of North America’s waterfowl. These habitats—nature’s water filters—also benefit other wildlife and people.
