Nab the Bully Plant is a new resource package developed by the Fraser Basin Council to help teachers and leaders of youth clubs (4H Clubs, Cubs, Girl Guides and others) educate young people about invasive plants in BC and their impacts on local ecosystems and economies. The program is a great way to encourage children — ages 9 to 11 — to be responsible stewards.
Read more from the Fraser Basin Council…
Through program activities, kids become agents on a special mission
to nab bully plants in their neighbourhood and surrounding areas. They
receive the tools they need to solve a mystery (why are invasive plants
a problem?), identify the suspects (top invasive plants in the area),
recognize the getaway vehicles (methods of spread) and figure out how
to nab them (methods of prevention and control).
The kit
offers youth leaders background information and activity plans —
everything needed to undertake an exciting exploration on invasive
plants, regardless of background knowledge. Here is the place to start!
The “Nab the Bully Plant” program, developed by Fraser Basin Council,
is designed to help leaders of youth clubs (4H Clubs, Cubs, Girl
Guides, etc.) and teachers educate youth (age 9 – 11) about invasive
plants in BC and their impacts. During the program, youth become agents
on a special mission to nab bully plants in their vicinity. They are
given the tools they need to solve a mystery (why are invasive plants a
problem?), identify the suspects (top invasive plants in your area),
recognize the getaway vehicles (methods of spread) and figure out how
to nab them (methods of prevention and control). As their leader, you
are provided with all the information and tools you need to run the
program, regardless of your background knowledge. This hands-on 1 ½
hour program (which can be divided into three ½ hour sessions) includes
everything you need for the program (except basic supplies like tape,
pens, scissors, etc.).
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