Education & Interpretive Programs

The RES offers a variety of education and interpretive programs for visitors and local residents. If you don't see what you need below, please contact us to ask!

Programs for local and visiting school groups

During the school year (September to June), we regularly visit local schools to deliver natural history and environmental education programs right in the classroom. These programs have been developed over ten years with hundreds of hours of experience in the classroom with assistance and feedback from teachers, parents, and other educators. They are designed to complement existing BC school curricula, but we are also pleased to tailor them to your classroom needs, and to develop new programs for you (with sufficient notice and resources). We can deliver indoor programs to your visiting group in the classroom of the Clayoquot Field Station in the Tofino Botanical Gardens.

Year-round, we also deliver outdoor environmental education programs to local schools and to visiting school groups, and other groups (such as Girl Guides, (ESL) English as a Second Language groups, photography clubs etc). Our skilled naturalists can take your group on a rainforest walk, a beach exploration, a mudflat expedition and more! We're also happy to tailor a program to fit your needs.

Click here to download a pdf of our classroom programs.
Contact us to book your program!

Summer interpretive programs

During July and August, we offer a range of interpretive walks and programs in Tofino and Ucluelet for families and children/youth, including the ever popular "Young Naturalists Program." These programs are tons of fun, and a great way to learn more about the natural and cultural history of Clayoquot Sound.

Click here to download a pdf of our summer program schedule.

Slideshows and Presentations

Throughout the year, we host slideshows and presentations from local and visiting researchers, scientists, students and speakers. Topics include scientific research, environmental sustainability, natural history, cultural history, travel stories and more. If you'd like to present your work or deliver a talk in Tofino or Ucluelet, please contact us! We will help you book a suitable venue, advertise your talk, and provide advice on content, length, and audience suitability. In limited cases we are also able to assist with travel and accommodation costs; please enquire!

Please click here for a list of upcoming events.

Raincoast Host

How much does it rain in Tofino and Ucluelet? Is Lone Cone Mountain on Meares Island a volcano? What is the Biosphere Reserve?

Front line staff working in restaurants, hotels, and stores are asked these questions, and many more, thousands of time every summer. Raincoast Host is a one-day “crash course” about the natural and cultural history of the Tofino/Ucluelet area. Taught by skilled naturalists and guest speakers such as Gisele Martin of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations and Tla-ook Cultural Adventures, the course covers topics from beach to forest, from geology to ecology, from Nuu-chah-nulth history to European arrival. It’s designed for front line staff, whether this is their first season or fifth season in Tofino, but you don't have to be in the service sector to get a lot out of this fund and educational course. Raincoast Host is usually offered in May and June each year. Group discounts available. Non-profit discounts available.

Please click here for more information about upcoming Raincoast Host courses.

Don't forget to check out our stewardship programs and special events.





			Education & Interpretive Programs The RES offers a variety of education and interpretive programs for visitors and local residents. If you don't see what you need below, please contact us to ask! Programs for local and visiting school groups During the school year (September to June), we regularly visit local schools to deliver natural history and environmental education programs right in the classroom. These programs have been developed over ten years with hundreds of hours of experience in the classroom with assistance and feedback from teachers, parents, and other educators. They are designed to complement existing BC school curricula, but we are also pleased to tailor them to your classroom needs, and to develop new programs for you (with sufficient notice and resources). We can deliver indoor programs to your visiting group in the classroom of the Clayoquot Field Station in the Tofino Botanical Gardens. Year-round, we also deliver outdoor environmental education programs to local schools and to visiting school groups, and other groups (such as Girl Guides, (ESL) English as a Second Language groups, photography clubs etc). Our skilled naturalists can take your group on a rainforest walk, a beach exploration, a mudflat expedition and more! We're also happy to tailor a program to fit your needs. Click here to download a pdf of our classroom programs. Contact us to book your program! Summer interpretive programs During July and August, we offer a range of interpretive walks and programs in Tofino and Ucluelet for families and children/youth, including the ever popular "Young Naturalists Program." These programs are tons of fun, and a great way to learn more about the natural and cultural history of Clayoquot Sound. Click here to download a pdf of our summer program schedule. Slideshows and Presentations Throughout the year, we host slideshows and presentations from local and visiting researchers, scientists, students and speakers. Topics include scientific research, environmental sustainability, natural history, cultural history, travel stories and more. If you'd like to present your work or deliver a talk in Tofino or Ucluelet, please contact us! We will help you book a suitable venue, advertise your talk, and provide advice on content, length, and audience suitability. In limited cases we are also able to assist with travel and accommodation costs; please enquire! Please click here for a list of upcoming events. Raincoast Host How much does it rain in Tofino and Ucluelet? Is Lone Cone Mountain on Meares Island a volcano? What is the Biosphere Reserve? Front line staff working in restaurants, hotels, and stores are asked these questions, and many more, thousands of time every summer. Raincoast Host is a one-day “crash course” about the natural and cultural history of the Tofino/Ucluelet area. Taught by skilled naturalists and guest speakers such as Gisele Martin of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations and Tla-ook Cultural Adventures, the course covers topics from beach to forest, from geology to ecology, from Nuu-chah-nulth history to European arrival. It’s designed for front line staff, whether this is their first season or fifth season in Tofino, but you don't have to be in the service sector to get a lot out of this fund and educational course. Raincoast Host is usually offered in May and June each year. Group discounts available. Non-profit discounts available. Please click here for more information about upcoming Raincoast Host courses. Don't forget to check out our stewardship programs and special events.