What is soil made of? Why is soil important? What do worms do all day? Let’s dig in and find out!
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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 Soil Superstars (Daycare, Preschool, and Kindergarten)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime!
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Little Bugs & Blossoms (Daycare, Preschool, and Kindergarten)
45 minutes | $75/workshop | Best Booked April-September on-site or at a site with a garden for pollinator observation
Learn about the animal pollinators that make their homes in our communities and why they are so special.
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Soil Superstars (Grades 1-3)
1 hour | $75/workshop | Book anytime!
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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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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Under the Microscope: Living Soil (Grades 9-12)
1.5 hours | $90/ workshop | Book anytime!
Join us for an eye-opening microscope-based workshop where we will examine soil on the smallest scales, observe the multitude of microbes it contains and explore vital biodiversity under our feet.