As referenced in the March 2008 Leader Magazine, on page 26, Robert Bateman has started a concept called Get To Know. The latest development with Get To Know has been a resource CD packed with educational activities. Robert Bateman believes that having youth learn local species’ names and characteristics will create increased awareness and understanding for wildlife, which will in turn instill increased empathy for their well being. In short, he wants to facilitate young Canadians to connect with nature because he believes this is an important first step towards raising a generation who will care for the earth’s well being.”  Read more...

For Scouting this isn’t a new idea and one where we and Get To Know have a common goal. You can also check out the Get To Know web site at www.gettoknow.ca.

Click here for resource material on Trees.

Click here for resource material on Outdoor Photography & Digital Cameras.

Click here for resource material on Mapping

Click here for resource material on Dissecting Owl Pellets

Keep watching this page for more material from Get to Know.

 

Click here to view some Robert Bateman "Get To Know" Videos - available specially for Scouting members.  Thanks very much to the "Get To Know" team!