Field Trips - Primary Junior
Covid19 Update
Dear Teachers and Group Leaders,
We recognize that this is a year like no other and are committed to bringing your favourite programs to life in new and creative ways! You can find our 2020 virtual, school yard, and small group program listing here.
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the pandemic we are not accepting bookings for traditional in-park programs more than one month in advance to ensure we are able to meet your needs within Public Health guidelines. As the situation is continually evolving, please check back often or feel free to contact Education Manager Brenna Bartley at bbartley@hrca.on.ca for more information.
Yours in the Outdoors,
The Conservation Halton Education Team
Build.Collaborate.Engage.Inspire.
Educational programs at Mountsberg and Crawford Lake are designed to engage and delight children with experiential, hands-on learning that supports Ontario curriculum expectations. Please submit a booking request form for the desired program for your group by clicking the link under ’Booking Information’. A representative will contact you within 48 hours in regard to your booking request.
Grade | Program Title | Location | Length | Description | Fee | Booking Information |
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K-1 |
Nature Play (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
Play based learning belongs outside! Bring your class for a day of hands on exploration and fun in the outdoors. Dress to get messy, we will be following the children’s lead as we explore all that the current season has to offer; be that frogs, snow, wildflowers, squirrel drays or forts. This program aims foster curiosity and let kids be kids in the outdoors. |
$9/student
-1 free adult for every 5 students |
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K-3 |
Elf Academy (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
A special holiday program |
$9/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students (gr.2&3) |
Complete and submit the booking request form here. |
K-3 |
Owl Prowl (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
Come "nose to beak" with live owls native to Ontario. Learn about their fascinating adaptations, their habitats and homes, hear their calls, and feel their soft feathers and sharp talons. |
$9/student - 1 free adult for every 5 students (gr. K&1)
- 1 free adult for every 10 students (gr.2&3) |
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K-6 |
Maple Syrup Time! (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
A Mountsberg Classic! Take the horse-drawn wagon to Mapletowne to tap a maple tree, smell the boiling sap, and taste fresh maple syrup. An optional lunch of fresh pancakes and syrup can be purchased for your entire group. |
$9/student - 1 free adult for every 5 students (gr. K&1) -1 free adult for every 10 students (gr2-6) |
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3-6 |
Snowshoe Adventure (Not Available) |
Crawford Lake |
1.5 hrs |
Begin your adventure with a multimedia presentation that explores the history of the snowshoe then suit up and hit the trails. There are no shoes like snowshoes when it comes to exploring the winter landscape. |
$9/student -1 free adult for every 10 students |
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4-5 |
Life in the Longhouse (Not Available) |
Crawford Lake |
3 hrs |
Students discover the rich First Nation’s heritage of our region as they explore a 15th century reconstructed Longhouse Village. Hands- on opportunities abound when students engage in games, craft making, longhouse exploration and a hike to learn about what life was like in a longhouse village over 600 years ago. Activities include: longhouse exploration, circle gathering and fire starting, traditional games, craft making, multimedia presentation, and guided hike |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students |
Complete and submit the booking request form here. |
4-6 |
Birds of Prey (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Learn about the adaptations and biodiversity of the different types of raptors found in Ontario. This program explores how raptors interact with their environments and features "nose to beak" experiences with live birds of prey. Activities include: live birds of prey, guided tour of the Wildlife Walkway trail, hands-on exploration of bioartefacts, and interactive games and activities
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$16.00/student -1 free adult for every 10 students -Please call to ask about 1.5hr program options |
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4-6 |
Map and Compass (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
Students learn about map symbols and legends, then use local maps to explore the watershed and find connections between human features and the natural world. Students will also learn how to use a compass as they travel the on-site orienteering course. Lesson plans are geared for both primary and junior grades. |
$9/student -1 free adult for every 10 students |
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4-6 |
Instincts for Survival (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
An outdoor education classic! This is a VERY active program in which students assume the roles of herbivores, omnivores and carnivores in a terrestrial ecosystem. Students learn about the relationships between various species and their habitat. Food chains, adaptations and habitat requirements are all explored in this program. |
$9/student -1 free adult for every 10 students |
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1 |
Living Things (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Through up close encounters with live animals and hands-on outdoor exploration, students learn about the characteristics and needs of living things. Students will meet Mountsberg’s raptors, snakes, and farm animals in this jam packed program! |
$16/student -1 free adult for every 5 students |
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2 |
Exploring Animal Life (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Amazing animal encounters help students learn about the physical/behavioural characteristics and seasonal/life cycles of Mountsberg’s raptors, snakes and farm animals! This program focuses on interactive learning to build understanding of how animals may be affected by human activity. |
$16/student -1 free adult for every 10 students |
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2 |
SPLASH (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
Through exploration of Mountsberg’s wetlands, students will investigate the similarities and differences in the characteristics of various organisms that call this habitat home. Using dip nets and magnifying lenses students will discover how important wetlands are and our need to protect them. |
$9/student -1 free adult for every 10 students |
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3 |
Green Thumbs (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Students will dig in and explore a natural area, and use role play, games, activities and crafts to learn: how humans past and present depend on plants and soils for their survival; how plants and soils support our planet, and how each student can protect plants and soils today. Warning-creepy crawly and messy hand zone! Dress to get messy!
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$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students -Please call to ask about 1.5 hour program options |
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4 |
Reading with Raptors (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
1.5 hrs |
What better way to marry the grade 4 Science and Language Arts curriculum than through aprogram featuringinteractive storytellingand a visit with a live Great Horned Owl?Reading with Raptors can be delivered in the spectacular scenery of Mountsberg Conservation Area or, if going off site is not a possibility for your class, we can bring the program right to your school. This program includes classroom testedpre and post visit lesson plans (science and language arts). |
$9/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students |
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4 |
Habitats (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
An exploration of plants and animals in a variety of habitats and the adaptations organisms use to survive. By engaging in the role playing activity Instincts for Survival, students assess the needs of the community and portray the roles of specific organisms within food chains (herbivores, omnivores and carnivores). |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students -Please call to ask about 1.5 hour program options |
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4 |
Species at Risk (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
This program explores the issues surrounding Ontario’s species at risk, what it means to be "at risk" and what students can do to help at risk species in their own backyards. Experiences with live birds of prey will help students understand the threats to Ontario’s wildlife. Activities include: visits with live birds of prey, storytelling, and interactive games and activities |
$16.00/student -1 free adult for every 10 students - Please call to ask about 1.5hr options |
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5 |
Dig in and Discover: Archeaeology! (Not Available)
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Crawford Lake |
3 hrs |
Dig in, get dirty and find out how we know what we know about the past. Through hands-on exploration students learn how archaeologists uncover the secrets of past civilizations. |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students
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5 |
Watts the Difference (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Students explore how energy is used, how we can use less energy, and how energy can be generated in a renewable way. As students attempt to solve Mountsberg’s energy dilemma, they explore the pros and cons of different energy sources. This program strives to show how seemingly small changes in our energy consumption habits can have a tremendous impact. |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students - Please call to ask about 1.5 hour program options |
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6 |
Biodiversity (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
This program provides students the opportunity to sample the living things in a specific habitat and to classify these organisms using dichotomous keys. Students will learn that biodiversity includes diversity among individuals, species, and ecosystems and why it is so important to us all. |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students -Please call to ask about 1.5 hour program options |
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6 |
Flight (Not Available) |
Mountsberg |
3 hrs |
Students will enjoy a unique experience learning the properties of air that make flight possible, design and construct a flying device and identify environmental impacts and hazards. Staff will use live raptors to demonstrate the natural flying abilities and aerodynamics of birds of prey using the four forces of flight. |
$16.00/student - 1 free adult for every 10 students -Please call to ask about 1.5 hour program options |
If you’re experiencing issues with the booking request form, please contact the appropriate park per program. You can email Mountsberg at mtsberg@hrca.on.ca, or call them at 905-854-2276 ext 3300. If you need to contact Crawford Lake, email Crawford Lake at clbookings@hrca.on.ca, or call the park at 905-854-0234 ext 3200.