Let us take you around the CEC gardens for a tour involving sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste! Explore the different ways that plants grow and get introduced to the world of compost.
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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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Little Site Tour (Daycare, Preschool, and Kindergarten)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Best booked April-September
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Little Spectacular Seeds (Daycare, Preschool, and Kindergarten)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime – pertinent in springtime!
Uncover the magic of how seeds travel and grow. Participants will plant their own seeds in egg cartons to take home or grow in the classroom.
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Garden Tour (Grades 1-3)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Best booked April-September
There is lots to explore in our garden! We’ll check out native plants and garden veggies, meet fish and compost organisms, and explore through the senses along the way.
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Spectacular Seeds (Grades 1-3)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime – pertinent in springtime!
In this workshop, we will compare different kinds of seeds, discover why they’re so different, and learn how they survive and grow. Students will plant seeds in egg cartons to take home or grow in class.
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Seed Specialists (Grades 4-8)
1 hour | $75/ workshop | Book anytime!
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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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.
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Exploring Citizen Science (Grades 6-12)
1.5 hours | $90/workshop | Best Booked in March-October
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.
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Secret Life of Seeds (Grades 9-12)
1 hour | $75/ workshop | Book anytime – pertinent in Springtime
Discover the evolution of the seed, break open a seed to explore its anatomy, and experience seed adaptations in real time. This 1-hour workshop is a combination of hands-on activities, science experiments, and a presentation packed with regionally specific information, fun facts, and more. Students will walk away with a new understanding and appreciation of the amazing roles seeds play in our ecosystems.
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Exploring Citizen Science (Grades 9-12)
1.5 hours | $90/ workshop | Best Booked in March-October
Learn how to be a citizen scientist and conduct a biodiversity survey near your school using iNaturalist to help identify, categorize and publish your findings.