Sea-to-soil expeditions throughout the Salish Sea
As we set sail on our next Land Healing Stewards Initiative trip, let’s take a look at what the last youth group got up to.
We are looking forward to welcoming eight Indigenous, BPOC, and 2SLGBQT+ youth from throughout the Salish Sea aboard our research and education vessel, Achiever, for a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. As we prepare to set sail on our spring expedition, we are taking a moment to look back and reflect on our trip from last fall.
As land healing is a central goal of our trips, last fall, the group of seven youth got knee-deep in restoration at KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest on S,DÁYES (Pender Islands). We worked together to transplant trees into decommissioned trails, tackle invasive reed canary grass, and plant native wetland species in exclosures. Youth also had the opportunity to connect with nature and each other through forest bathing, tree measuring, and naturalist activities.
Through immersive education, hands-on restoration, and by creating space for peer-to-peer connections, the Land Healing Stewards Initiative strives to increase community capacity for conservation and inspires youth to pursue natural science-related and land stewardship pathways. This initiative is grounded in partnership with local people, culture, and organizations, and the coastal ecosystems we call home.
As we embark on our second year of the Land Healing Stewards Initiative, we are excited to forge new partnerships, strengthen community connections, and support Salish Sea youth in their unique learning journeys.Read more about our spring 2025 and fall 2025 educational expeditions.
