• Student activities will link to: “Characteristics and Needs of Living Things”, and “Growth and Changes in Animals”
  ( Gr.1 & 2 Science, Life Systems.)
• “Sensational Scavenger Hunt” – Identifying the needs of living things ( food, air, water, light and space ) by going on a
  scavenger hunt.
• Exploring the forest’s flora and fauna with your senses.
• Nosey Activities will get the student to recognize the smells of the forest.
• Looking Here and There to find familiar animals and describe physical, behavioural characteristics and how animals adapt.
• Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Is to what makes up the forest “orchestra”.
• Touchy Stuff explores the textures of the forest.

Available Facilities

• 93 acres of forest with over 17 different species of trees

•  A portable classroom which is undergoing some interesting changes as a
  nature center.

• Interpretive signage which is suitable for various ages and abilities through the use of colour photographs and short, simple informative text.

• 2 loop trails of different lengths totalling 1.6 km.

• Ramps, railings and other features that make it universally accessible.

•  A series of wetland pockets that are the lifeline to many local animals and plants.

• A variety of amphibians, 6 species of frogs alone.

• An event tent for picnics and special events.

• Clearings in the woods where educational activities can be conducted.

• Accessible washroom facilities

We Provide You With

• Leadership by two experienced teachers who are members of various local
  nature organizations and enthusiastic naturalists.

• An 80 page program binder that meets various curriculum expectations.

• Activities that are child centered.

• Materials needed to conduct programming