Join environmental educator, Kathy Donahue as she travels by VIA Rail to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Watch in real time as "Polar Bears International" scientists and educators share with the world, the detrimental effects of climate change on polar bears and marine life in the Tundra Connections Internet Program. Be inspired - make a difference every day - understand the science - make simple eco-friendly lifestyle choices and advocate for policies that make life on earth sustainable.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Northern Studies Center Tour
We were able to get a tour of the new Leed certified Northern Studies Center outside of town in the Polar Bear Management Area. It houses arctic researchers, participants in their elderhostel eco-education programs and school eco-programs. It is an incredible building with labs, fitness center, cafeteria, beautiful living quarters, classrooms - all with gorgeous views, a dome to view the northern lights and a deck outside, out of reach of the polar bears which were numerous. What a great place!