Scroll down for member notices; here are the latest:
*March 2, 2016:
- See our NEW Updated Online Store Payment Policy on the Online Store Information
- The Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications until July 31, 2016
Junior Forest Wardens is an exciting and educational opportunity for young people and their families to have fun, develop skills, and get educated in the many and diverse aspects of our natural environment. The Junior Forest Wardens have built their programs foundation using the four components of:
Forestry – Ecology – Outdoor Skills – Leadership
Young people between the ages of 6 – 18 can join a local club, and enjoy age specific programming in one of the four appropriate age classes. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children, in any aspect of the club program; from providing their expertise in a leadership or resource role, parent supervision, to learning right along side of their kids.
Junior Forest Wardens is an outdoor oriented program, with an emphasis on the experience. The program is committed to providing opportunities to get outdoors: camping, backpacking, canoeing, mountaineering, tree planting and more! And to prepare for adventures like these, education is offered and promoted in wilderness skills development, first aid, trip planning and survival. To provide a greater appreciation of the natural resources while outdoors, Wardens are taught about tree, plant and animal identification, soil types, weather and water, resource management, threats to the environment and our resources and the list goes on...
Clubs typically meet once per week to provide evening programming, and add to the calendar an outdoor trip once per month. This schedule is augmented by offerings through the District, Regional and Provincial councils that give the opportunity to share the experience with a larger audience, networking with other clubs, and enhancing the experience. Clubs set their own meeting and activity location and schedule, as well as fees - your local club leader can provide specific information on your club, or the club you are interested in joining.
Join the Adventure! It’s a great time to be a Junior Forest Warden!
| Important Notices for Members |
| Spring Conference and AGM will be held April 22-24 at the Holiday Inn Sherwood Park - Conference Centre. AGM reports will be posted here. |
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Click here to read the June 2016 edition of TREE MAIL! We welcome you to submit your stories and ideas to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
. Submissions for the July/August 2016 issue are due by August 10.
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| Read a harrowing account of a Rescue in the Bugaboos. |
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Click here to see a video slideshow of highlights from National Camp 2014!
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We have a new page outlining current volunteer recruitment info...see it under Get Involved/Volunteers Needed for Events!
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The JFW Online Store has moved to Calgary. All items will have a shipping/handling charge added, and items will be shipped by Canada Post Xpress Post. Pickup will no longer be available.
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See National Camp photos here, and download your own too!
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June 20-22 was the Alumni 20th Anniversary Open House, click here for more info on the Alumni Association.
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| Click the "Member Photos" tab under Member Resources to find out how to send us your best JFW photos - and check out the photo galleries! |
| BACKPACKERS & FIRST AIDERS! Check out this article from the Edmonton Journal (February 13, 2012) regarding two hikers injured on the All Stones Creek Trail. Edmonton Journal article from February 13-2012.pdf |
| JFW colours flying high over South Korea! Flyin' Bob performed at National Camp 2008, and he is obviously a Junior Forest Warden at heart! Check out the video! |
