In “Seashore Wonders”, host Nicole Busby guides children as they learn how to read a tide table, and what causes the ocean to rise and fall. Viewers discover that the beach is comprised of four different intertidal regions and that a rich diversity of creatures inhabit each region. Periwinkles, limpets, sea stars and a variety of other animals and plants are identified.
Languages: English
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The Deathbed
The deathbed scene is changing along with the legal and ethical issues surrounding it. This program addresses these issues and the role and meaning of traditional and personal rituals.
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The Secret Forest
The first installment “The Secret Forest” goes on a journey into an old growth rainforest in southwestern British Columbia. Here, children discover there is more to a forest than trees, and that all things interact and depend on each other.
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Grief and Bereavement
Grief is an essential element of the healing process. This program explores the psychology and role of grief, artistic expressions of grief and bereavement, and how the community manifests grief following great tragedy.
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Wetland Wonders
In “Wetland Wonders”, children discover some of the secrets of a wetland, an ecosystem that most children will have access to, possibly in their neighborhood. Nicole Busby and Tim Johnson host the show and help young people discover the plant and animal life in a wetland. Topics covered include: how to identify a wetland; types of plants you find growing around and in a wetland; life cycle of frogs; why do frogs live in ponds; and some of the unique birds that live around wetlands. Viewers also learn about bird migration and international RAMSAR sites. Canada Geese and the life cycle of a family of geese are also profiled.
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A Child’s View of Death
From childhood to adolescence, our concept of death changes. This program examines a child’s response to the death of another, coping with a terminal diagnosis in childhood, and adolescent attitudes and issues involving death.
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Disc Golf – Beginners to Intermediate
This video covers the basic grips and throws as well as some of the more sophisticated throws and playing strategies. Long-time disc golfer and aficionado, Nick Longo shows you how to get started with one basic disc and some of the beginner grips and throws that will get you to the target. Putting in Disc Golf (like regular golf) is important and Nick thoroughly explains techniques and the subtleties of getting the disc in the basket or hitting the tonal. Nick demonstrates grips and throwing techniques: The Power Throw, Backhand, Forehand, The Hook Thumb, The Hammer Throw and more. All the elements are explained in a step-by-step fashion.
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Sudden Death
“Unexpected death” can have especially traumatic effects. This program explains how professionals constantly exposed to unexpected death integrate it into their lives, discusses grief patterns among survivors, and reveals the psychological legacy of suicide.
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Equine Serendipity
This DVD is a horse lover’s delight. Segments include: an old fashioned wagon trek across the Western Canadian prairie (complete with buffalo), young foals running in the paddock with their moms for the first time, young riders at a 4-H Horse Camp and more. Filmed in rural Western Canada, people that enjoy “Equine” pursuits will love “Equine Serendipity”. Gentle acoustic guitar and stunning images from award-winning filmmaker Edward Homer will transport you to the world of horses.
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Facing Mortality
Sometimes we are confronted with experiences in life and we are forever changed. This program looks at life events that make us aware of our own mortality, the coping measures of professionals facing death in their line of work, and a society in denial – relying on workouts, cosmetic surgery and cryogenics to stay young.