UPDATE January 12, 2022

Classroom Programs 

Buzzing with Bees 

Discover the importance of pollinators through the life cycle of native bees and learn bee identification. Understand issues impacting bees and how you can help. View our observation beehive with live honeybees! Each student will leave with a stick of local honey. 

Pre K – Gr 2  

1 hour program 

Cost: $ 78 

Butterfly Beauties 

Uncover the importance of pollinators through the life cycle of a butterfly. Identify a variety of native species and learn all about the Monarch. Raise a class set of Painted Lady caterpillars and have a butterfly release party*. Our instructor will leave you with a pack of seeds to plant for future pollinators to enjoy! 

Pre K – Gr 2  

1 hour program 

Cost: $ 78 

Wild Water Cycles 

Investigate the water cycle and determine the connections between lakes, rivers, and streams here in the Alouette Watershed. Analyze the effects of pollution on waterways through use of an EnviroScape. Learn what storm drain markings mean and discover new ways that you can help protect the local watershed. 

K – Gr 7  

1 hour program 

Cost: $ 78 

Wildlife Habitat Building 

Build a bird nesting box with recycled cedar kits. The workshop includes a short presentation on wildlife species and step-by-step building instructions with our instructor. All building equipment is provided. The completed product can be taken home by students or can be placed in suitable habitats around the school yard. 

Gr 2 – 7**  

1.5 hour program 

Cost: $ 55 + $ 10/kit 

Please email education@alouetteriver.org for future booking enquiries.

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