Junior Forest Wardens Mission Statement
Junior Forest Wardens is a challenging
and rewarding, family oriented, forestry youth program
that emphasizes the responsible use of our natural
environment. We develop a respect for our natural world
by creating an awareness and appreciation through our
unique "Hands On" approach to learning outdoor skills.
There are several active
groups in Newfoundland, and across the Country. The new
provincial Executive is interested in helping to expand
the number of clubs in the province. Read on to
consider if JFW is right for your family, and contact
any member of the executive to learn how to start a new
club, or to join an existing club.
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Provincial Headquarters
The Junior Forest Warden Association is
sponsored by the Forest Resources Division of the
Department of Natural Resources. Our headquarters is
located at the Forest Ecology Centre on Brookfield Rd.
in St. John’s, where clubs learn about forest ecology,
plan events a and hold meetings.
Each June the Annual Tree Sale takes
place. A portion of trees for this sale is grown from
seed by the wardens. Proceeds from the sale aid groups
across the Province with funds for programming
throughout the year.
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Annual Tree Sale
The annual tree sale at the department’s
Forest Ecology Centre on Brookfield Road raises funds
for Junior Forest Warden (JFW) activities throughout the
Province. Neil Benson, Conservation Officer and Manager
of the Centre, teaches and assists the clubs to raise
and care for trees in the nursery. These are sold to the
general public in a one-day only, all-volunteer event
each June. The sale offers approximately 5,000 trees of
25 different species and varieties, starting at five
dollars. The next annual tree sale will be held in
mid-June at the Nursery on Brookfield Road.
The tree sale contains a mix of nursery
grown trees and one, two and three year old seedlings
propagated by children in our Avalon Peninsula clubs.
JFW parent leaders take the children on seed gathering
expeditions where we learn about different tree types,
gather the nuts and seeds, and plant them in the
Brookfield Road Greenhouse. All ages enjoy watching the
seeds sprout, and eventually, be offered for sale at
the annual Tree Sale. Locally grown trees are very hardy
and ideal for Newfoundland horticulture.
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Contact Information
There are Junior Forest Warden clubs in
Torbay and in St. John’s. New clubs are being recruited.
The provincial executive can help you start a new club.
For further information or to become a
volunteer, please contact the provincial executive by
email:
juniorforestwardens@gmail.com,
or contact any of the flowing members of the provincial
executive:
Brian Marshall
President
Tel. (709)
437-5059
Brian McShane
Vice President
Tel. (709)
754-0848
Diane Hollett
Regional Representative
Tel. (709) 747-8321
Dan Farrell
Treasurer
Tel. (709) 738-2479
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Additional Information
Are you a family with school-aged kids?
A club is comprised of about 7 to 12
families, who chose a parent council of leaders to
organize outings and manage the clubs affairs. The
leaders must have security clearance from the Royal
Newfoundland Constabulary. The leaders plan the year’s
activities using the JFW manuals and resources and
can utilize the recreational equipment shared by all
clubs, including canoes, a canoe trailer, snowshoes and
the green house facility. The JFW families will
typically gather biweekly for an enjoyable multi-family
outing designed around JFW themes of forest related
outdoor activity.
Are you a person who loves the outdoors?
If you have a passion for the natural
world, you probably want to pass it on! Junior Forest
Wardens gives you the chance to help others discover the
wonders of nature and develop caring and responsible
attitudes.
You will have many opportunities to
expand your own knowledge, meet many fascinating people
and may choose to travel to JFW events throughout
Canada.
Are you employed by, or
involved with, an outdoor-focused organization?
Employees of forestry companies,
governments and schools are often found helping out with
Junior Forest Wardens, lending their particular
expertise and resources to the program.
Members of conservation-minded
organizations, community service groups and outdoor
recreation clubs are also frequently involved, each
bringing their own perspective and particular area of
interest to the program.
It is important that the Junior Forest
Warden program be well grounded in the 'real world', and
people like you keep us on the right track!
Do you have knowledge, skills,
experiences or talents that you
would like to share?
Our program is centred on four main
elements:
Within each of these areas is an amazing
variety of teaching (and learning) opportunities. Read
through our curriculum, and see if there is something
that appeals to you! We'd love to have you work with us
- even in a small way.
Does any of the above sound like you?
If so,
contact us
today!
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