Beach Programs
Tide Ticklers
Preschool-Kindergarten; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Search tide pools for 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
Grades1-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
Children are fascinated by crabs. Through respectful discovery, students 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.
Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring - E.A.G.L.E Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this new 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.
Living at the Beach
Grades 4-5; 1.5 hrs (maximum 30 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.
Forest Programs
Seasonal Safari
Preschool-Kindergarten; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Bring your little ones on a forest walk and discover signs of spring in the park. Using keen ‘knee-high’ observation skills and engaging activities we’ll connect with nature and learn about seasonal changes happening in the park. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
Marvelous Mammals
Grades 1-3; 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.
Plant Power
Grades 4-5; 1.5 hrs (maximum 30 students)
Plants are the only organisms able to both produce their own food as well as provide food and shelter for animals and humans. By examining local plants, students discover why plants are important and what they provide for us. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring - E.A.G.L.E Grades 4-5; 1.5 hrs (maximum 30 students)
On this interactive cultural program, we invite participants to explore the 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.