While we enjoy the heat, a Hanover teen and Williamsford teen are going to enjoy the fresh Arctic air.
17 year old Megan Schlorff is calling it a once in a lifetime opportunity.
She is spending the next few weeks traveling the Arctic with an international team of scientists, polar experts and educators.
Also going is Nathanael Cormier of Williamsford.
Schlorff is one of select group of students chosen from across the nation and the world for this expedition.
The goal is to promote environmental education and leadership.
A big emphasis will be placed on climate change and how the poles are affected.
This includes everything from habitat to rising sea waters.
The “Students on Ice” will be traveling by ship and making many stops along the way including: Nunavik, Diana Island, Walrus Island, Cape Dorset ,the North shore Hudson Strait and Butterfly Bay.
Schlorff is particularly looking forward to visiting the arctic circle, seeing some ice bergs and of course shes hoping to spot a few polar bears a long the way as well.
Schlorff’s departs for the Arctic today and returns to Ottawa on August 20th.
The Students on Ice program provides youth from across Canada and around the world with ship-based educational adventures.
Their mandate is to educate and inspire the next generation of polar scientists, researchers and environmental leaders.
Schlorff was sponsored through Youth Science Canada for the trip.
