Beach Programs
Tide Ticklers
Preschool; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Search tide pools to view fish, crabs and other marine creatures on this gentle introduction to beach exploration. Offered at Island View Beach and Witty’s Lagoon regional parks.
Feeling Crabby
Kindergarten-Grade 1; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Children are fascinated by crabs. Students will explore the intertidal zone and learn about the unique features and behaviors crabs use to survive in their changing seashore environment. Offered at Island View Beach and Witty’s Lagoon regional parks.
Living at the Beach
Grades 1-2; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
Living at the beach is no picnic! Thoughtful exploration and activities allow students to investigate how a diversity of marine creatures survive in an environment where they’re either all wet, or left high and dry. Offered at Island View Beach and Witty’s Lagoon regional parks.
Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring - E.A.G.L.E
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this interactive program, we invite participants to explore the seashore environment, through an Indigenous lens. The cultural uses,
lessons and values linked with seasonal harvest, hunting/fishing and gathering by First Peoples will amaze students. Offered at
Island View Beach and
Witty’s Lagoon regional parks.
Forest Programs
NEW Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring E.A.G.L.E. Storytelling
Preschool; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Ravens, Beavers, and Bears…oh my! On this interactive program, we invite participants to explore the natural environment through Indigenous-centered storytelling. Students will be amazed at how Indigenous Peoples use this time-honoured tradition to share lessons and values with their children. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
Slugs and Slime
Kindergarten-Grade 1; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Slugs are one of nature’s greatest recyclers. Students explore the fascinating world of slugs, their unique features and behaviors and discover the important role they play in our forest ecosystems. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
Marvelous Mammals
Grades 1-2; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this engaging program, we introduce children to the world of mammals. We’ll explore the adaptations of mammals and what makes them (and us) different from other animals. Learning about skulls, tracks, and movement, students will gain a deeper appreciation of being a mammal themselves! Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
Beaver Engineever
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
Our national symbol, the beaver, is the focus of this interactive program. Students will discover how beavers “engineer” and enhance the biodiversity of wetlands. We explore the beaver life cycle, and the web of life in a diverse ecosystem where beavers have built their lodge. Offered only at Elk/Beaver Regional Park.
Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring E.A.G.L.E. Forest
Grades 4-5; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this interactive cultural program, we invite participants to explore the forest environment through a First Peoples lens. From the practice of time-honoured traditions to the effects of colonization, students will better understand the transition of Indigenous peoples from caretakers to protectors. We will identify how stewardship and sustainable practices of First Peoples can help reduce our impact on the environment. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.