Education Programs

TopicProgramGradeDescription
BirdsMigrationGrade 1 – 4Students will play an active game to learn about bird migration and the importance of habitat
BirdsLearn to BirdGrade 1+Students learn why birds are important and how to identify common birds using their eyes and ears. Students will learn how to use binoculars and will do a bird observation walk to count and identify birds in the schoolyard or neighbourhood.
BirdsOwl PelletsGrade 3 – 6Students will learn about an owl’s special adaptations and will work in groups to dissect an owl pellet
BirdsPlovers in PerilGrade 5+Students will learn about species at risk in New Brunswick and how they are placed on the species at risk list. Students will play a game about the endangered Piping Plover to learn why it is at risk, current conservation efforts, and what we can do to help.
MammalsGoing BattyGrade 3-6Students will learn all about bats in New Brunswick by dressing as a bat, comparing bats to another flying animal (birds), and playing an echolocation game
MammalsTracks, Scat, and SkullsPre-K +Students will learn about different New Brunswick mammals by acting as detectives in a murder-mystery game, where clues are the tracks and scat that animals leave behind.
InvertebratesCritter DippingGrade 1 +Students will visit a wetland and use nets to catch invertebrates, tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders. Students will learn about wetlands and invertebrates and why they are important.
InvertebratesInsect SafariPre-K +Students will learn how to identify insects, why they are important, and how to handle them with care. Students will catch and release insects in their schoolyard and try to identify them.
InvertebratesMonarchs Gotta GoGrade 1+Students will play an active game that simulates Monarch butterfly migration, and will learn about the needs and challenges of butterflies as they migrate
InvertebratesMonarch BlitzGrade 4+Students will learn about monarch conservation and conduct their own milkweed survey and contribute data to Mission Monarch. (Active milkweed patch necessary.)
InvertebratesMilkweed PlantingGrade 2+Students will learn the lifecycle of the Monarch and the importance of Milkweed. Choose what planting method fits your classroom needs and let’s get a little messy and plant milkweed.
PlantsBudding BotanistsGrade 3-5Students will learn why plants are important, and will “build a plant” to learn plant structures and their functions
PlantsMeet a TreeGrade 1-3Students will learn about the structures of a tree and their functions, as well as why trees are so important for our ecosystems. If time allows, students will find trees in their schoolyard and learn how to identify them.
EcologyCoastal ConnectionsGrade 6+This friendly competition will have students exploring the connections between terrestrial, coastal and ocean ecosystems through the lens of Eelgrass, a misunderstood keystone species that plays a crucial role in all three regions. Topics include food webs, erosion, climate change solutions, career exploration.
EcologyBiodiverstiy BioblitzGrade 3+Students observe and record different organisms in their schoolyard. Students will learn about native plants and animals and how to conduct a scientific investigation.
Community ScienceBiodiverstiy BioblitzGrade 3+Students observe and record different organisms in their schoolyard. Students will learn about native plants and animals and how to conduct a scientific investigation.
Community ScienceLearn to BirdGrade 1+Students learn why birds are important and how to identify common birds using their eyes and ears. Students will learn how to use binoculars and will do a bird observation walk to count and identify birds in the schoolyard or neighbourhood.
Community ScienceStewards in NatureGrade 7+By conducting a Stewardship Survey of their local Protected Natural Area, students will learn about land conservation in New Brunswick and how they can take an active role in their protection. With a bioblitz component students will observe and record the biodiversity of the area and make connections between habitats, wildlife and the threats they face.
OtherCritter DippingGrade 1+Students will visit a wetland and use nets to catch invertebrates, tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders. Students will learn about wetlands and invertebrates and why they are important.
OtherFrog FortunesGrade 1 – 5Students will learn about frog communication, frog life cycles, and the challenges frogs face in day-to-day life
OtherMy Senses in NaturePre-K – Grade 1Students will learn about their senses and explore nature through them.
OtherNature JournalGrade 1+Through a series of prompts, students will be encouraged to observe their local environnement. Draw, write, and measure – nature journaling has something for everyone!
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