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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