Bring the wonders of the Alouette River right into your classroom! Our expert educator leads hands-on workshops that spark curiosity, inspire exploration, and give students a deeper understanding of local ecosystems. Through interactive lessons, engaging activities, and real-world stories from the field, students discover the magic of salmon habitat, creek life, and the importance of caring for our watershed, all without leaving the classroom.

For questions regarding programming, please contact education@alouetteriver.org

Wild Water Cycle Classroom Program

Scales & Tales Classroom program

Wildlife Habitat Building Classroom program

Check out our available Classroom Programs for 2026

Scales and Tales $90 | Gr.K-7

Learn about a keystone species and how salmon fit into this complex Pacific ecosystem. Watch the salmon transition through a life cycle story. The types of Pacific Salmon and their life cycle are introduced in this program. Students will participate in interactive demonstrations and activities and will come away with an understanding of the trials and tribulations that salmon must face.

Offered February 1 – March 31 & June 1 – 24

Wild Water Cycle $90 | Gr.K-7

Learn about the water cycle and how water moves through lakes, rivers, and creeks in the Alouette watershed. Analyze the effects of pollution on waterways through the use of an EnviroScape. Learn what storm drain markings mean and discover new ways that you can help protect the local watershed.

Offered February 1 – March 31 & June 1 – 24

Wildlife Habitat Building $60 + $11/kit | Gr.2-7**

Build a bird feeder from reclaimed cedar. This hands-on workshop includes a presentation on the wildlife species that will use these feeders, as well as step-by-step building instructions from our educator. The completed product can be taken home by students or placed in suitable habitats around the schoolyard. All building equipment is provided.

Offered February 1 – March 31 & June 1 – 24

Buzzing with Bees $90 | Gr.K-2

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!

Offered June 1 – 24

Butterfly Beauties $90 | Gr.K-2

Uncover the importance of pollinators through the life cycle of a butterfly. Learn how to identify a variety of native butterfly species. Complete a craft to support pollinators with our instructor and raise a class set of Painted Lady caterpillars!

Offered April 1 – May 15

Stay tuned… Booking link coming soon!

How do I book a Field Trip for my class?

We have a booking system where you can select the classroom program or field trip that you would like to book. From there you can see the calendar and dates available to book. Once you have entered in your information and confirmed the booking, it will stay pending on our side until our Environmental Educator confirms. You will receive a confirmation email once it has been approved.

What payment is accepted?

We accept cheque, credit card & e-transfer.

Who do I contact with questions regarding Classroom Programs?

For questions regarding programming, please contact education@alouetteriver.org

Did you know you can book an ARMS education program in any school district! That’s right! We will come to your classroom anywhere in the Lower Mainland. *Travel charges may apply.

“Thank you ARMS for presenting such a wonderful program, the kids were so excited to watch their caterpillars grow over the past couple weeks and learn all about butterflies”