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Program Description & Details

Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 2 pm. 10 am to 11 am timeslots are available December to February.

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 12 

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 12

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 12

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.

 

City: 
Duration: 
60
For Grades: 
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

Discover Coast Salish weaving and history through hands-on activities led by one of two Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson or Tsawaysia Spukwus. Each delivers a uniquely personal program, sharing elements of the history and culture of Sḵwx̱wu̓7mesh U̓xwumixw, and teachings around weaving. Following the completion of a simple, take-home weaving project, students head to the gallery for either a tour, scavenger hunt or storytelling. 

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Offered In French: 
No
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Step into the vaults at Lynn Valley for a hands-on investigation of local history. Students will analyze primary sources like diaries, maps, and newspapers, building essential primary source literacy through critical analysis and a "behind-the-scenes" cold storage tour. 

Program Highlights:  

  • Analysis of images and documents relating to topics in North Vancouver history  

  • Primary and secondary source game 

  • Behind-the-scenes cold storage tour 

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
5, 6
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Times Offered: 
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
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Enrich your Indigenous Studies course with this unique cultural immersion program led by an Indigenous Cultural Programmer. Students will take home a small weaving project completed during the visit, which also includes a scavenger hunt, tour and/or storytelling (each Indigenous Cultural Programmer delivers a uniquely personal program).

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
10, 11, 12
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Times Offered: 
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
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Explore how different world views from time immemorial to today have shaped the fate of North Vancouver’s forests. 

Program Highlights:  

  • Tree identification game  

  • Analysis of Coast Salish belongings and artifacts  

  • Moodyville image and/or document analysis  

  • Students try a cross-cut saw!  

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
4, 5
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Times Offered: 
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
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Students will explore the changing relationship between people and animals on the North Shore through hands-on activities, games and Coast Salish teachings.

Program Highlights: 

  • A Coast Salish legend, teachings and language 

  • Image and object analysis 

  • Bird beak adaptation game 

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
2, 3
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Times Offered: 
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
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With connections to the science and socials curricula, students will find out how the North Shore mountains and other landforms have impacted the development of communities here over time. 

Program Highlights:  

  • A Coast Salish legend

  • Image and artifact analysis

  • Hands-on erosion experiment

  • Exploration of common rocks and minerals from the North Shore mountains

Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
3, 4, 5
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Times Offered: 
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

UBC Farm welcomes Pre-K to Grade 12 students to our school field trips. There is a bounty of hands-on activities in our educational programs: exploring the apple orchard and honeybees, harvesting seasonal produce, foraging in the forest, and for older students, hands-on work in ecological restoration, gardening, and sustainable agriculture, just to name a few.
Our field trips provide an opportunity for children to see and learn about a working certified organic farm and to discuss important social and ecological aspects of food production in our area.

Pre-K to Grade 7:

Each field trip is led by our education team and features one of three seasonal learning experiences.

Pollinator Package:

  • Visit our apple orchard
  • Learn about pollinators and identify common species
  • Visit our honeybees
  • Play interactive pollinator games
  • Plant seeds to take home

Harvesting Package:

  • Harvest seasonal produce (such as kale, apples, squash, pumpkins, and more)
  • Explore herbs through hands-on sensory activities
  • Plant seeds to take home

Forest Package:

  • Explore our agroforestry trail
  • Learn to identify native plants
  • Search for mushrooms and birds
  • Experience seasonal foraging activities to take a small piece of the forest home

Activities vary throughout the year depending on the season.

Grades 8-12:

Each visit combines a guided tour of the UBC Farm with hands-on experiential learning.

Depending on the season, activities may include:

  • Ecological restoration
  • Forest stewardship
  • Gardening
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Food systems education

Every visit is tailored to provide meaningful, place-based learning connected to the Farm’s work.

City: 
Duration: 
Half Day
For Grades: 
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Offered In French: 
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Program Description & Details

Barkerville Historic Town & Park, situated in BC's central interior on the traditional territories of the Lhtako Dene Nation and Secwépemc Peoples, offers an immersive journey into BC’s gold rush era, with over 125 restored heritage buildings, museums, shops, and engaging living history programs. Declared a National Historic Site in 1924, Barkerville brings to life the story of the 1860s gold rush. Students and teachers can experience gold panning, stagecoach rides, live demonstrations, cultural programs, guided tours, and performances at the Theatre Royal. Barkerville’s 2026 Main Season programming begins on May 30th, and school groups receive a special admission rate, with most programming included except for the theatre, stagecoach, gold panning, and photo studio. Because some programs are very popular and fill quickly, teachers can book ahead and check availability; detailed information on booking, pricing, accommodations, and dining options is available at barkerville.ca/schools. With single day and two day admission rates and rich curriculum aligned activities, Barkerville provides an unforgettable educational journey into BC’s golden beginnings.

Duration: 
Full Day
For Grades: 
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

How does the geography and ecology of Delta affect its development? Learn how a delta is formed through a live water table demonstration, explore Delta’s four ecosystems through a hands-on activity and complete a thematic TRAIL scavenger hunt.

City: 
Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
3, 4
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

Bring your class to The Reach for an interactive field trip that connects art, history, and culture to the curriculum in fun and meaningful ways. Students explore exhibitions through guided tours, hands-on activities, and creative projects that encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Tour Options:

  • Tour & Try – Exhibition tour + art activity (70–90 min) – $10/person

  • Tour Only – Exhibition tour (30–45 min) – $7/person

  • The Reach + Clearbrook Library – Tour & Try + Storytime and new Library Cards (2 hrs) – $10/person at The Reach, free at the Library

Exhibitions & Activities:

  • Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border – Explore how borders shape communities, cultures, and ecosystems. Includes a scavenger hunt for added fun!

  • Collective Making – Get hands-on by painting your own “Personal Geography,” exploring Stó:lō waterways on an interactive map, and learning about the border through creative activities.

  • Voices of the Valley – Discover Abbotsford’s past through artifacts, photos, and documents. Interactive touchscreens let students dig into primary sources while exploring stories of how our community has grown and changed.

Details:

  • Open to groups of all ages and abilities

  • Available Tuesday–Friday

  • Maximum group size: 90 at The Reach / 120 with Library partnership

  • One adult chaperone per 10 students - teachers & chaperones free entry

Make history and art come alive for your students—book your group tour today!

City: 
Duration: 
90
For Grades: 
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers Only
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Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

Researchers gather samples to investigate the health issues facing salmon populations. In this outreach program, students will explore indigenous sampling methods alongside western techniques for analyzing fish scales and otoliths. By utilizing these approaches, they will also examine the most pressing threats to salmon and their habitats, while analyzing current methodologies. 

Grades: 8-12                          Length: 1 hour                Maximum group size: 30 students

Program Components:

  • Analyze samples to investigate growth and migration patterns of salmon populations.
  • Explore Indigenous sampling methods and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of different methods.
  • Learn about western techniques for analyzing fish scales and otoliths to determine age. 
  • Examine the most pressing threats to salmon and their habitats and how to make informed conservation decisions.

For more information, visit our website or email us. 

Online booking form here

Duration: 
60
For Grades: 
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

Salmon undergo a laborious journey to return home to their natal stream. In this outreach program, students will become familiar with salmon migration in the Lower Mainland. They will be introduced to the challenges of salmon during their journey home and how their physical structures are adapted to overcome such obstacles. One of the main challenges addressed is the blockages of the river, which prevent salmon from completing their migration. As such, tools known as fish passes are created to support salmon survival and are monitored through PIT tagging procedures.

Grades: 4-7                          Length: 1 hour                Maximum group size: 30 students

Program Components:

  • Learn how salmon migrate up the river and the obstacles they face along the way.
  • Discover new technologies and how the design of fishways must be adapted to fish behaviour. 
  • Learn about existing fish passages infrastructure and use this to design their own models. 
  • Perform biological tests on a model salmon, such as taking measurements and determining characteristics.

For more information, visit our website or email us. 

Online booking form here

Duration: 
60
For Grades: 
4, 5, 6, 7
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

In this engaging outreach program designed for students in grades K-3, children will explore the fascinating world of ecosystems and discover what contributes to their health or decline, while focusing on salmon habitats. They will gain an understanding of the essential needs of both plants and animals, as well as the adaptations these species have developed to thrive in their environments.

This program requires a large space, in a gymnasium or some other large open space.

Grades: K-3                          Length: 1 hour                Maximum group size: 30 students

Program Components:

  • Introduction to healthy salmon habitats and salmon life cycle.
  • Understand the need of plants and animals to help salmon thrive in their environments.
  • Discover adaptations salmon species have developed within different environments.

For more information, visit our website or email us. 

Online booking form here

Duration: 
60
For Grades: 
K, 1, 2, 3
Maximum Students: 
Offered In French: 
No
Program Description & Details

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