Soil Superstars (Grades 1-3)
December 18, 2024
Let’s all be soil stewards! Investigate what soil is made of, why it’s important, who lives in it, and how we can help keep it healthy.
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Wrigglers at Work (Grades 1-3)
December 18, 2024
Worms worms worms! Learn all about them and their role as nature’s recyclers and create a worm composting bin to keep in your classroom.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopSeed Specialists (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
Why do seeds come in so many shapes and sizes? How do they know when to sprout? Uncover the secrets behind seed anatomy through exploration.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopWorm Bin Harvest (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
If your worm bin is starting to look like soil, it’s time for a harvest! This follow-up workshop revisits the compost recipe and worm anatomy through the exploration of the finished compost.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopPollination Relations (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
What is a pollinator? Why are bees so important? Learn about the importance of pollinators, explore little-known facts about native bees, and engage in hands-on activity. Discover how to care for and protect native pollinators and learn about their integral role in local ecosystems. This spring and summer workshop is jam-packed with new information and involves opportunity for exploration.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopSoil Stewards (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
Dive into the world of soil as we unearth the many things soil tells us and explore what it means to take care of this important habitat.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopWorms Eat My Garbage (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
Learn all about worm anatomy, the red wriggler worm’s role in the compost cycle and create a worm compost bin to keep in your classroom.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopSustainability Site Tour (Grades 4-8)
December 18, 2024
Explore the Compost Education Centre Teaching Gardens and Demonstration Site, with explorations of composting, native plants and pollinators, veggie gardens, aquaponics, and more. The tour offers inquiry-based education and applied learning allowing students to relate our gardens to the surrounding world.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopExploring Citizen Science (Grades 6-12)
December 18, 2024
What is citizen science? How can we connect with the biodiversity in our neighbourhoods? In this workshop, students will conduct a biodiversity survey near their school and publish their data using the iNaturalist platform.
Posted in Child & Youth Workshop, WorkshopPutting the Garden to Bed
December 12, 2024
Fall is the time to put the garden to rest. Whether you have overwintering crops in the vegetable gardens, perennials that need pruning back and tucking in, autumn is the time to ensure the soil is protected from winter winds and rains.
In this workshop we’ll cover the following:
- the best techniques for building soil all winter long
- preferred mulches to protect soils
- vegetable crops that overwinter well
- which crops need which type of insulation and winter care
- making compost in cooler temperatures
- wintertime garden maintenance