Bears
What are the types of bears at Mount Robson
Black bears & Grizzlies
What hiking trail at Mount Robson Park reopened this year for the first time since being damaged by flooding?
True or false: leaving the designated hiking path is good for the forest since your footsteps help compact the soil, thus making plants grow faster.
False
What's the name of the process by which plants use sunlight, water, & C02 to create oxygen and energy?
Photosynthesis
True or false: BC Parks are privately-owned land
False: they are on highly protected Crown land (& traditional Indigenous territories)
True or false: Making noise attracts bears.
False
True or false: Mount Robson is the tallest mountain in the Canadian rockies?
True
Why are healthy forests important for climate change mitigation?
Because they can act as carbon sinks and absorb C02
Name 3 animals which act as pollinators
Possible answers: bees, butterflies, moths, some wasps, some beatles (although this is rare), hummingbirds.
What is BC Parks' mascot and/or what is his name?
Jerry the Moose
Small groups of how many people are most likely to be attacked by bears?
1-2 people
True or false: Mount Robson is the 10th oldest provincial park in BC
False (its the 2nd oldest)
How long does an orange peel take to decompose?
Typically ~6 months
What type of bird can fly backwards?
Hummingbird
What is the maximum number of nights one can camp at (most) BC Parks?
14
What is a group of bears called?
A sloth (although the terms 'pack', 'maul', or 'sleuth' are also acceptable).
How tall is Mount Robson?
3,954m (12,972 ft)
What's the number to call to report a wildfire in BC using a mobile phone?
*5555
What is the largest rodent in Canada?
The beaver
What is the oldest Provincial Park in BC?
Strathcona Provincial Park
What type of bear is BC's provincial animal?
Spirit Bear
What year was the Mount Robson Provincial Park first established?
1913
What is the BC Parks Foundation's conservation goal for 2030?
Have 30% of BC Protected
What tree in BC is sometimes called the 'Tree of Life'?
The Western Red Cedar
Parks & protected areas account for what % of BC's land base?
14% (technically 14.26%)