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.
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Book a Child & Youth Workshop
Looking to bring hands-on environmental education into your classroom? Look no further than our workshops for children and youth!
Book a child or youth workshop in our teaching gardens, or have one of our educators come to you! We offer a variety of programming for learners from preschool to grade 12. Inquire about the possibility of French composting workshops for immersion classes from kindergarten to grade 8!
Accessibility Information
Our educators aim to make our workshops accessible and enjoyable for students with diverse needs. Get in touch if you have students who may benefit from accommodations so that we can best prepare for your workshop. For information about accessibility on our site during visits, see here.
Testimonials
“It was very apparent that the kids, and their parents, thoroughly enjoyed the program. The day after the program I had one little guy, who attended the program, ask me to find him books on composting as his family were going to build a compost!”
“I liked how experiential the tour was for the children. The facilitator was skilled at maintaining the children’s attention and keeping them interested.”
“Elora was very interactive, engaging, and fun! She noticed when the children needed to move and was willing to respond to many questions, comments and student inquiries!”
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Seed Specialists (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/ workshop | Book anytime!
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Worm Bin Harvest (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/workshop
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.
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Pollination Relations (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime!
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.
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Soil Stewards (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime!
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.
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Worms Eat My Garbage (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/workshop+$40 worm bin | Book anytime!
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.
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Sustainability Site Tour (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Best booked April-September!
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.