Nature Detectives

Last updated on
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

Discover the hidden secrets and stories of the forest in this sensory journey through nature. Awaken your senses as you explore the temperate rainforest. Use magnifiers and look for tiny life forms, meet bugs, feed trees, and transform into a bat while learning how all of these forest elements are connected.

Keywords: nature, park, parks, outdoor, outdoors, ecology, forest, hands-on, interactive, explore

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Big Ideas
  • Objects have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared.
  • Objects and shapes have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared.
  • Objects and shapes have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared.
  • Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.
  • Plants and animals have observable features.
  • Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
  • Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.
  • Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
  • Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    K, 1, 2, 3
    Days Offered: 
    Times Offered: 
    Duration: 
    90 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
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    Also Offered For: 
    Guides
    Packages Provided: 
    Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 

    1.5 hour program: $285 for up to 30 students.

    Each year, we try and accommodate some schools with greater financial need; if this applies to you, and these costs are prohibitive, please inquire and email us school@stanleyparkecology.ca.

    Payment is due within four weeks of booking. We accept credit card, cash, or cheque. 

    Rescheduling Policy: Programs can be rescheduled up to four weeks before the scheduled program date. Rescheduling with less than four weeks' notice is subject to availability. Please contact us to reschedule programs with less than four weeks' notice. 

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than four weeks before the program date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations within four weeks of the program date. 

    Weather Conditions: Our tours typically run rain or shine. However, in rare cases, programs may be postponed or cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, such as high winds or extreme heat. We will notify you by email if the program needs to be rescheduled. If rescheduling is not possible, refunds will be offered, subject to a 20% administration fee. 

    Additional Notes

    Morning and afternoon programs offered, for 90 minutes. Our outdoor Park-based Field Trips run rain or shine. Please see www.stanleyparkecology.ca for more information. Call 604-257-6908 ext. 103 or email school@stanleyparkecology.ca with any questions or...

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