Adventures in a Backpack

Adventures in a Backpack are original activity kits created specifically for the 10 Amazing Places within the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR). Designed to inspire youth to explore and connect with nature, each adventure encourages hands-on discovery while fostering a deeper appreciation for the region's unique ecosystems.

These activities were developed by undergraduate students in Environmental Stewardship courses at Vancouver Island University under the leadership of Dr. Aggie Weighill.

Click on the links to download the adventures:

Cathedral Grove Scavenger Hunt by Megan Fortune - fun for families
Exploring Little Qualicum Falls by Darryl Uhlmann - fun for 11+ years
Milner Bug Hunt by Colin Tearoe - fun for 6+ years
Notch Navigator (Notch Hill) by Taisa Andrushko - fun for 7-12 years
Our Tree-mendous Forests (Heritage Forest) by Kenzie Schroeder - fun for 6-12 years