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School Programs
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*New* Burrowing In with Burrowing Owls (4-6)
The burrowing owl is a unique grassland species, whose Canadian population has declined by 90% since the 1990s. The owl…
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*New* Conservation Science (10-12)
This program will have students examining the importance of wildlife conservation by utilizing the tools, strategies and…
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*New* Mission Climate Action (10-12)
This is an advanced-level program that delves deep into the scientific principles behind climate change. Through interac…
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Bear Necessities (K-3)
Students will gain an understanding of bear species native to Canada. They will examine the question, “How do humans imp…
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Biodiversity (9)
Students will be investigating three different levels of biodiversity: genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosyst…
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Biology 30: Population and Community Dynamics (12)
Conservation is the primary focus, drawing on important concepts such as biological and genetic diversity to bett…
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Changes (11)
The concepts of adaptation, classification, evolution, and speciation are brought to life through the observation of pri…
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Edu Trek: Destination Africa
Observe the unique animals of the African savannah and rainforest while being toured by a knowledgeable conservation edu…
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Edu Trek: Exploration Asia
Discover the spectacular animals that call Asia home while being toured by a knowledgeable conservation educator. Our ed…
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Edu-Trek: Plant Conservatory
There are a variety of plants that grow in natural harmony here, and each play a role in supporting our healthy environm…
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Fresh and Salt Water Systems (8)
Students will explore the relationship between water quality and living things, learn about the biofilter systems that k…
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Green and Gorgeous (3-5)
In this program students will act as budding botanists, learning about the importance of plants in our world. Through st…
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Interactions & Ecosystems (7)
From the tiniest puddle to the highest mountain range, our world is full of ecosystems in which plants and animals inter…
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Penguin Palooza (K-3)
Students will act as conservation scientists rescuing a penguin as they move through various stations learning about ada…
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The One and Only Ivan (4-6)
Inspired by the novel “The One and Only Ivan” by K.A. Applegate, this program compares the life of Ivan from the story t…
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*New* Edu Trek: Wild Canada
Wild Canada Edu-Trek is an unforgettable zoo tour that takes you on an adventure through various natural habitats found…
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*New* Arctic Adventure (K-3)
Arctic Adventure is an age-appropriate, hands-on, and engaging educational experience that introduces our young students…
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On Gossamer Wings (K-3)
Butterflies and moths have unique adaptations to live in their environments, but also share similarities with humans. In…
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Dino Styles (K-2)
From different styles of adaptations to different styles of families, this high-energy program explores the creation of…
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Dinos: Digging Deeper (3-6)
Get ready to solve the mystery of the fossil discovery. In this program students will act like paleontologists and use f…
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