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Beach Programs
Tide Ticklers
Preschool; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Search tide pools to view fish, crabs and other marine creatures on this gentle introduction to beach exploration. Offered at Island View Beach Regional Park at low tide.
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Feeling Crabby
Kindergarten-Grade 1; 1.5 hr (maximum 25 students)
Children are fascinated by crabs. Students will explore the intertidal zone and learn about the unique features and behaviors crabs use to survive in their changing seashore environment. Offered at Island View Beach Regional Park at low tide.
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Living at the Beach
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 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 Regional Park at low tide.
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Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening and Exploring - E.A.G.L.E Beach
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this 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 Regional Parks at low tide.
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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.
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Marvelous Mammals
Grades 1-2; 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.
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Beaver Engineever
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
Our national symbol, the beaver, is the focus of this interactive program. Students will discover how beavers “engineer” and enhance the biodiversity of wetlands. We explore the beaver life cycle, and the web of life in a diverse ecosystem where beavers have built their lodge. Offered only at Elk/Beaver Regional Park.
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Indigenous Cultural Programs - Education & Appreciation Garnered through Listening & Exploring (E.A.G.L.E.)
E.A.G.L.E. Storytelling
Preschool-Kindergarten; 1 hr (maximum 25 students)
Ravens, beavers, and bears…oh my! On this interactive program, we invite participants to explore the natural environment through Indigenous-centred storytelling. Students will be amazed at how Indigenous Peoples use this time-honoured tradition to share lessons and values with their children. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
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E.A.G.L.E. Rattle, Hum and Drum
Grades 1-2: 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this interactive program, we invite participants to explore the natural elements connected to the making of drums and rattles, while providing a ‘hands on’ opportunity to learn how and why they are used. Students will be amazed at how Indigenous Peoples use this time-honoured tradition, not only to celebrate but to share lessons and values with their children. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
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E.A.G.L.E. Layers of the Forest
Grades 2-3; 1.5 hrs (maximum 25 students)
On this interactive program we invite participants to explore through a First Peoples lens the cultural significance of plants and wildlife, thriving within the different layers of the forest. The cultural uses, lessons and values linked with respectful hunting and gathering by local First Peoples will amaze students. Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
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E.A.G.L.E. From Caretakers to Protectors
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 Offered at Elk/Beaver Lake, Francis/King and Witty's Lagoon regional parks.
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