Forest Explorers
Learn about native plants and invasive species and discover what tracks and scat can teach us about the creatures who leave them behind! Understand the importance of wildlife trees and nursery logs in our ecosystem. Participate in an impression activity to learn how to identify tracks of animals here in the Alouette Watershed, while learning everything and more about our forests.
$90
Night Creatures
Uncover the mysteries of nocturnal creatures wandering the night. Discover how these animals use their adaptations and tools to thrive in the dark. Observe a preserved Western Screech Owl and various bat bones encased in resin to determine what makes these creatures so unique. Engage in a food web activity to understand how all these creatures are connected.
$90
Scales and Tales
Learn about keystone species and how salmon fit into the complex Pacific ecosystem, along with the trials and tribulations they must face. Watch the salmon grow and transition through a lifecycle story, understanding how each species of Pacific salmon varies. Observe interactive demonstrations of salmon anatomy through a salmon dissection*.
$90 *Dissection pending availability
Sweet Suet Feeders
Build a class set of suet feeders from reclaimed cedar wood. This hands-on workshop includes a short 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 school yard. All building equipment is provided.
$60 + $11/kit
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