Maximum of 30 children plus adults.
Available March to June and September to November. Monday to Friday.

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Stream Ecology

10 am to 12:30 pm. Grades 4 to 7

A wondrous world exists below the chilly waters of Lynn Creek. What’s living there? Most of the creatures in the creek are much smaller than salmon and trout. Invertebrates form the basis of the aquatic food chain. During this program, you’ll discover how aquatic invertebrates have adapted to, depend on, and survive in their environment. Students will identify aquatic invertebrates and use simple chemical tests to measure water quality in Lynn Creek.

BC Biodiversity

10 am to 12:30 pm. Grades 4 to 7

British Columbia is rich in plants, animals, and habitats! This program explores the concept of biodiversity with a fun indoor introduction, followed by a hands-on outdoor field study. By exploring microhabitats in the park, students gain an appreciation for the biodiversity of the rainforest and discover how different animals and plants survive in this wet and diverse environment.

Building a Rainforest

10 am to 12:30 pm. Grades 4 to 7

What makes the temperate rainforest unique? Discover how our forest is different from other ecosystems around the world. Through field studies, we will learn about the building blocks of ecosystems and discover how light levels, water, and nutrient cycles help build a temperate rainforest in Lynn Canyon Park. Head outside to explore the connections between the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest, and peer into the miniature worlds of the rainforest with our magnifying projector.

No Bones About It

10 am to 12:00 pm. Grades 4 to 7

Discover the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. Take a close-up look at the interesting features of vertebrate skulls, bones, teeth, and claws. Learn about the amazing adaptations that help temperate rainforest animals thrive in this cool, wet environment.  

These group programs are for a maximum of 30 children plus adults.
Cost: $3.00 per child*. Minimum cost of $30.00 for groups of less than 10 children.

Eye Spy

Grades K to 2 – maximum 30 children plus adults
30 minute self-guided Ecology Centre tour – $3.00 per child

Go on a scavenger hunt to discover nature pictures hidden in the Ecology Centre displays.

Optional: enjoy a short nature film in our theatre.

Eco Quest

Grades 3 to 7 – maximum 30 children plus adults
45 minute self-guided Ecology Centre tour – $3.00 per child

Go on a quest for nature knowledge! The Eco Quest takes your students through the Ecology Centre’s displays. Get interactive with our displays as you find the answers to the scavenger hunt questions and decode the secret message.

Optional: enjoy a short nature film in our theatre.

Forest Quest

Grades 2 to 7 – maximum 30 children plus adults
1.5 hour self-guided rainforest tour – $3.00 per child

Take your students on an educational adventure that combines a treasure hunt and ecology knowledge! Led by clues and a forest map, your students will decode the mysteries of temperate rainforest plants and animals, searching for the secret of life in the rainforest. You’ll also have a chance to view forest life up close with our amazing projector!

*For classes coming on a guided program, you can add on an Eye Spy or Eco Quest at a discounted rate. Fees are $50 for larger classes (13-30 students) and $25 for smaller classes (up to 12 students).

Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 2 pm. 10 am to 11 am timeslots are available December to February.
Cost: $3.00 per student (minimum cost of $60 for groups with less than 20 students).

What Bug Is That?

Kindergarten to Grade 7

Get excited about the tiny creatures that live in Lynn Canyon Park. This online program features a short introduction to invertebrate biology and a live video session with some local animals such as slugs, worms, and woodbugs. We’ll also take a close-up look at a few of our tiny friends under a powerful magnifier.

No Bones About It

Kindergarten to Grade 7

Discover the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. In this workshop, you’ll take a close-up look at invertebrates and then look at the interesting features of vertebrate skulls, bones, teeth, and claws. You’ll also learn about the adaptations that help temperate rainforest animals thrive in this cool, wet environment.

Once Upon A Tree

Kindergarten to Grade 7

What is a tree, and how does it work? Your students will learn how trees make their own food and how they are part of the soil, air, and water cycles of the temperate rainforest. They will also discover how a diversity of trees and other plants creates habitat for local wildlife.

Take Flight

Grade 4 to Grade 7 

Hop, dive, and flutter your way to this on-line workshop about birds! In this program, you’ll learn about the evolution and adaptations of birds. We’ll discover the feeding and nesting habits of local birds and the remarkable ways that different birds find niches in the temperate rainforest ecosystem.

The World Under Your Feet

Grade 4 to Grade 7

Soil is much more than rocks and old leaves – it’s a vibrant ecosystem. Since people walk on top of the soil, we often don’t consider what’s underneath. Your students will explore how soil is made, the layers of the soil, and the animals, plants, and fungi that both rely on and help create a healthy ecosystem.

BC Biodiversity

Grade 4 to Grade 7

What is biodiversity, and why is it important? In this on-line field trip, your students will learn about genetic, species, and habitat diversity. We will explore British Columbia’s diverse ecosystems from deserts to rainforests and learn how local plants and animals are well-adapted to our temperate rainforest ecosystem.