250-402-8661
education@discovery-centre.ca
School programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area are available for elementary and high school students. Programming for preschool and post secondary students is available upon request.
Programs are educational, investigative and immersive in nature. Programs are outdoors and offer opportunities for hands-on exploration and learning.
If you are interested in a field trip to the wetland, please book now (details below on how to do that). We usually fill up, so please get in touch early to book a program.
Please see below for program details.
Spring Programming 2024
Elementary Programs
Wetland Excursions!!
K/1: Nature Detectives, Using Our Senses
Explore, observe and learn about the ever changing wetland and the plants and animals that live here by using your senses…
Cost: $4 per student • Duration: 2 hours
Gr. 2/3: Water Everywhere
Discover the water cycle and how the wetland plays a vital role in maintaining clean water
Cost: $4 per student • Duration: 2 hours
Gr. 4/5: Adaptations to Life in a Wetland
We will showcase the amazing adaptations plants and wildlife have to survive, reproduce and interact in the wetland ecosystem!
Cost: $4 per student • Duration: 2 hours
Gr. 6/7: All About Birds
What makes a bird a bird? We will learn all about bird biology as well as some pretty sweet skills that set these creatures apart from others…
Cost: $4 per student • Duration: 2 hours
All programs include a guided walk with activities and dip netting component. We will be adding new program components to each of the programs!
To book use our online form or email us with the following information: School, Grade, Class Size, 2 possible dates and preferred time of day.
Canoe Tours!! For Grades 4 & up
Part the cattails to look for nests, taste some wetland treats and learn more about the plants and animals that live here. Add this onto our other programs for a fun filled day!
Cost: $5 per student • Duration: 1 hour
High School Programs
Gr. 8-12: Stewardship Program
Perform hands-on habitat restoration activities such as removing invasive plant species and shoreline cleanups.
Cost: TBD (dependant on program chosen) • Duration: 2+ hours
For high school students, we can work with the teacher on other programming options that compliment the learning objectives of the class subject.
Canoe Tours!!
Explore the wetland by paddling the ponds and channels, learning about wetland ecology, adaptations and the wildlife that call the wetland home. Add this onto the stewardship program for a fun filled day!
Cost: $5 per student • Duration: 1 hour
How to Book
Phone: (250) 402 8661
Email: education@discovery-centre.ca
Online Program Booking Forms:
Please provide choice of 2 dates, class size & school/teacher contact info
Program Availability 2024: Spring – Onsite (May 13th to June 26th); Fall – Onsite (September 16th to October 25th)
For onsite programs, there is a $60 minimum charge for the Elementary Program and a $50 minimum charge for canoe tours. Canoe tours not available in fall.
Upcoming Events
Spring School Programs
Book your spring wetland excursion now!... Read more
Discovery Centre Opens May 13th
We are open to the public, with programs running, on May 13th... Read more
Explore the Wetland
The Discovery Centre offers a variety of guided tours, as well as school programs and events througout our season - May to October.
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