BSS GIRLS INSPIRED



As an educator and academic, I can honestly say that my experiences with Salthaven’s educational program were awe-inspiring, heartening, and life transforming.

Upon first meeting Brian Salt and his dedicated staff at a conference in May of 2009, I quickly recognized their obvious passion for Ontario’s wildlife and natural environment, especially when they shared stories about their patients’ journeys toward healing and release. I was so moved during the presentation that I did not want to leave, and in leaving, I felt deeply affected and motivated to work with the Salthaven team within a classroom context.

My Grade 8 Geography students had already explored environmental and wildlife issues in class, and they were very much anticipating the Salthaven presentation. To them, Brian Salt and his team members were heroes. Needless to say, my students greatly valued the opportunity to learn from the experts, and to personally encounter some truly majestic wildlife.

--- Erica Frail, Teacher, Bishop Strachan School




LUCAS STUDENTS ENAMOURED

Science/Geography Colleagues - I wanted to bring to your attention an educational opportunity that I believe would benefit your students.

Salthaven is a volunteer wildlife rehabilitation facility located in Mount Brydges. During the spring, summer and fall Salthaven receives 25 to 30 calls a day regarding displaced, sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife. These animals are treated and then released back to their appropriate habitat in the wild.

Salthaven’s Student Education Program has a variety of one hour presentations aimed at reacquainting students with animals, birds and nature. This program also helps students realize the impact of their everyday activities upon the environment they share with wildlife. Presentations have been designed to meet the expectations outlined in the Ontario Science and Geography Curriculum.

Brian Salt is the founder and director of rehabilitation at Salthaven. He has personally informed, engaged, and inspired many of my grade 12 Environment and Resource Management students over the past 7 years. Brian has also presented to countless number of other A.B. Lucas’s geography/science classes. In the past, the presentation has included one of Salthaven’s wildlife ambassadors. Seeing a bird of prey up close definitely kept my students attention.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call - 519-452-2600.

--- Dwayne Campbell, Geography Department, A.B. Lucas Secondary School