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Williams Lake Field Naturalist Membership Form

Please complete the form below, or download a PDF copy here, which can be emailed to membership@williamslakefieldnaturalists.ca OR dropped off/mailed to:

Williams Lake Field Naturalists
1305A Borland Rd.
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 5K5

Note: To participate in any field activity or work party the Assumption of Risk (below) MUST be signed for each adult and child (under 19 years), and consent given to allow for member insurance coverage. Information on this form is used by BC Nature for member insurance coverage.

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Personal Information

Adult 1

Full name

Phone

Adult 2

Full name

Phone

Children’s names (if applicable)

Mailing address

Emergency contact name

Emergency contact phone

This information will be used by Williams Lake Field Naturalists (WLFN) and BC Nature to send newsletters and email updates. It will not be sold or distributed to anyone else. Images of you at events may be used in articles and on the WLFN, Scout Island Nature Centre, or BC Nature websites.

By checking this box, you consent to this use.

Please remind a field trip or event coordinator if you do NOT want your image or information used in a public article.

Type of Membership

Single membership $30

Family membership $35

Day pass membership $5

Copy of BC Nature Magazine $5 extra

Student membership $10

Date of birth if student is under 19

I would like a paper receipt for my membership (such receipts are not usable for income tax purposes) Note: fees include membership with BC Nature.

For payment, please choose one of the following:

E-transfer: membership@williamslakefieldnaturalists.ca
Send cheque addressed to Williams Lake Field Naturalists
Drop cash off at the Nature House (1305A Borland Rd., Williams Lake, BC)

Communications

BC Nature magazine is $5 via mail or free via email. Please indicate how would you like to receive your copy of the following:

WLFN “Muskrat Express” Newsletter:

Email Mail

BC Nature Magazine

Email Mail ($5 extra)

I would like to receive BC Nature “Monthly E-News” newsletter via email

Acceptance of Terms & Conditions

In consideration of the acceptance of my membership in the Williams Lake Field Naturalists (or my child/ward’s), I, the participant (and/or parent/guardian on behalf of a “Student” member under age 19), agree as follows:

To abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Williams Lake Field Naturalists.
I have reviewed the Assumption of Risk agreement and my signature aﬃxed hereto indicates my agreement with such Assumption of Risk agreement.
I accept sole responsibility for my (or my child/ward’s) personal possessions and equipment (if applicable).

Adult 1: I acknowledge that I have read this form in its entirety and that I have executed this membership agreement voluntarily.

Adult 2: I acknowledge that I have read this form in its entirety and that I have executed this membership agreement voluntarily.

Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement

WARNING! By signing this document, you will waive certain legal rights. Please read carefully.

DISCLAIMER

This is a binding legal agreement. As a Participant in the programs, activities and events of the Williams Lake Field Naturalists and the Federation of BC Naturalists, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

The Williams Lake Field Naturalists and the Federation of BC Naturalists and their respective directors, oﬃcers, commitee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suﬀered by a Participant during, or as a result of, any program, activity or event of the Organization, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the programs, activities and events of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF RISKS

I am participating voluntarily in these activities, events and programs of the Organization. In consideration of my participation in the programs, activities and events of the Organization, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to any such programs, activities and events of the Organization and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

a) Field trips and outings;

b) Nature walks;

c) Bird counts and watching;

d) Road cleanup;

e) Animal atacks, including but not limited to, bears, cougars and snakes;

f) Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke, hypothermia, frostbite, or lightning strikes;

g) Inhalation of viruses or infections including but not limited to, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome;

h) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques including climbing and hiking;

i) Vigorous physical exertion;

j) Grass, turf and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes;

k) Falling to the ground due to uneven, slippery, steep, rocky or irregular terrain or surfaces;

l) Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;

m) Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed; and

n) Travel to and from activities, events and programs.

Furthermore, I am aware:

a) That injuries sustained can be severe;

b) That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events and programs;

c) That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and

d) That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:

a) That I do not know of any medical condition I might have that could make it unwise from me to participate in the Organization’s activities, events or programs, including but not limited to heart conditions;

b) To freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in such activities, events and programs;

c) To forever release the Organization from any and all liability from any and all claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of my participation in the activities, events and programs of the Organization.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Adult 1: I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and understand it, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

Adult 2: I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and understand it, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.