School Programs
2008/09 School Program
Brochure
Pick a
program
that suits your class and come “experience” nature in these active
and hands on programs. Let your class explore our site with a
trained guide.
Wetlands Explorer
K – Grade 3
 Come and be a wildlife detective! Use your observation
skills to find clues and discover who lives in the wetlands.
Wetlands
EcoTour
Grades 4 – 6
What’s so important
about a wetland? Come be a tourist in your own backyard as we hike
around our site and learn about this diverse ecosystem.
Prey
and Predator
Grade 2 - 6
This lively program
of games and activities will engage students as they learn about the
web of life!
Beavers Plus
K - Grades 3
Animals have amazing
adaptations for living in the wetlands. Come discover the special
features of our wetland creatures.
Hectic
Herons
Grade 2 and up
(March April May)
Get close-up look at
over 300 Great Blue Herons nesting! Test your observation skills
and learn about the life cycle and behaviour of these beautiful
birds.
 Pond
Prowl
Grades 2 – 6 (May
June Sept)
This
dip netting program will give students a real field experience as
they explore pond ecology and insect larvae. Note:
This program is only
offered once per week.
New This
Fall
Fine Arts
Workshops with a Science focus. Each program has a different focus
aimed at Primary, Intermediate & Middle School students.
Introduction to Wildlife Art
Different workshops
are available for Primary, Intermediate and Middle School. Students
will use a
variety of media to create works of art depicting wetland flora and
fauna.
Wildlife Art Explorer
This extended 2 hour
wildlife art program is for intermediate and middle school
students with an emphasis on details.
 Wildlife
Photo Safari
A 2 hour extended
program. Your students will learn the basics of photography and
then head out for a real wildlife photography safari. Bring your
own cameras for a “look” at conservation though the lens!
MORE
Environmental Education Choices
Environmental Volunteers
Call us to see if your class can help us with a project on site!
Preschool Programs
Details on programs for preschools coming soon
Grades
7 - 12
If your middle or
high school class is interested in a visit please call the Great
Blue Heron Nature Reserve and a custom wetland tour or environmental
project can be arranged
Community Groups
Working on a badge or
want a special group outing? Pick a school program or tell about
your requirements and we will see what we can do!
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