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Diana Skillen 604 483 2445
4H is an International organization that promotes leadership in youth and welcomes youth 9 – 19 years of age. Our motto is “Learn to Do by Doing”. 4H offers a great program of communication skills, leadership, judging and skill development. There are a wide variety of camps and activities available to club members. 4H is a lot of fun!!
The Horse Club offers projects for young people that own or lease a horse.
Animals for Community Care and Emotional Support Society (ACCESS)
Westcoast Access
Elaine Langhamp 604 485 4001
Pauline Galinski 604 485 5410
Director:
Dr. Brian Barnes (w) 604 485 5111
Trains dogs for people with special needs. Operates one of two schools in BC approved to train dogs for certification as dog guides. Specializes in, but not limited to, training wheelchair assist dogs and dogs for seniors. Also sponsors:
Youth Volunteers
c/o 7372 Nootka Street, V8A 1K6
Anne Seale 604 485 6062
Youth that work with dogs in early training animal care.
Back Country Horsemen, Powell River Chapter Provincial Website
RR1 Padgett Road, Powell River V8A 4Z2
Mike Schulkowsky 604 485 4265 Email
Promotes responsible ("leave no trace -
Laurence Edwards 604 483-
We work with the community to reduce number of bear / human interactions in our neighbourhoods. There is a voluntary group providing education about bear attractants and alerting public about bears in their area.
Caroline Stoddart 604 485 5232
Graham Lyon 604 485 6130
Bees must not be brought into Powell River from anywhere else.
Ruby Rash 604 485 6223 Email
Bird keepers are invited to join the Powell River Bird Club to share information and experiences.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
PO Box 394, Powell River V8A 5C2
Audrey Hill 604 483 3506 Email
A non-
Therapeutic Riding Association
4356 Myrtle Road
C6 Valley Road, Powell River V8A 4Z2
Office Phone: 604 485 0177
Lynne Nott, President
Vanessa Sparrow, Program Coordinator
Joyce Lennox, Program Administrator Email
A volunteer operated therapeutic program using horses and riding for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers needed to assist riders (no experience necessary), raise funds, and serve as board members, etc.
Schedule: Adults: Tuesday mornings; Children: Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Preschoolers: Monday afternoons.
Trail Riders Club, Powell River
Bev Dunn, President 604 487-
Heather Dickson, Secretary 604 485-
For horse enthusiasts with meetings, clinics, seminars, lessons, horse shows, and
clubhouse rentals. Co-
Meetings: 1st Monday 7:30 pm at Clubhouse, Paradise Exhibition Park.
Animals, Birds & Insects
Community groups with an interest in birds, bees, horses and other animals.
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