Part 1: Participants will learn how oceanographers track ocean temperatures using different technologies, how kelp forests are affected by rising temperatures, impacts on local communities, and possible mitigation strategies.

Part 2: Participants will create a mural using temperature sensitive paint that turns invisible at the temperature that kelp generally begins to perish. A sign with messages of hope and solutions as well as how to interact with the art will be placed on the exterior of EMCS. Students will learn manual skills and understand the power of art as metaphor.

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Register: emcsprograms@sd62.bc.ca

Cost: FREE

Ages: 14+

Dates: 

Register: March 5 - April 30

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Science Presentation: May 12: 4 pm PST.

One session of presentations regarding the importance of kelp forests, challenges due to rising temperatures and initiatives to protect/grow kelp in BC by ocean scientists.

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Art Workshop: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4th:

Four 2.5 hour workshops to create mural panels

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