Elementary

For more than three decades, the Kortright Centre for Conservation has been providing quality, hands-on environmental education to students outside the classroom. Our suite of programs for youngsters in kindergarten through Grade 8 includes topical, curriculum-linked lessons featuring some of the most innovative technologies in Canada.

Please contact Visitor Services at (416) 667-6295 ext.4 or vservices@trca.ca for available dates and programs.

WHY BRING YOUR ELEMENTARY CLASS TO KORTRIGHT?

Our programs focus on learning through direct observation and participation in outdoor activities that will allow students to discover fascinating facts about the plant and wildlife populations and their interactions within these ecosystems.

Each topic emphasizes the individual’s role and responsibility in maintaining a healthy environment through sustainable living practices.

All programs are designed to meet curriculum expectations at the grade levels specified, and are presented by experienced professional instructors.

students on the boardwalk at Kortright Centre

PROGRAM PRICING

Regular Price


Per Class
(Up to a maximum of 30 students)

Half-Day Program: $245.00

Full-Day Program: $440.00

Special Program Price


Per Class
(Up to a maximum of 30 students)

Team Building and Low Ropes (half day): $260.00

Team Building and Low Ropes (full day): $475.00

Maple Syrup (two hours): $275.00

young boys hike nature trails at Kortright Centre for Conservation

FIND A PROGRAM

By Grade Level

  • pre-school boy takes part in outdoor education program at Kortright Centre

    APPRECIATION OF NATURE

    This seasonally-based program uses sensory awareness activities to introduce young children to nature.

  • children take part in Early Years Forest School program at Kortright Centre

    EARLY YEARS FOREST SCHOOL

    This inquiry-based, two-hour program is specifically designed for Early Years Centers.

  • pre-school boy takes part in outdoor education program at Kortright Centre

    APPRECIATION OF NATURE

    This seasonally-based program uses sensory awareness activities to introduce young children to nature.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • teacher and students at Kortright Centre Forest School

    FOREST SCHOOL

    The Kortright Centre for Conservation is excited to offer nature-based Forest School programs for children ages 2½ to 10 years…

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • young boy explores stream at Kortright Centre

    AIR AND WATER IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Follow the path of water through the water cycle using hands-on activities.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • elementary school students explore forest in autumn at Kortright Centre

    DAILY AND SEASONAL CHANGES

    Explore the daily and seasonal cycles in nature by examining the effects on plants and wildlife.

  • wind turbine at Kortright Centre

    ENERGY IN OUR LIVES

    Kortright’s renewable energy demonstrations provide an excellent opportunity to see and understand renewable energy first hand!

  • teacher and students at Kortright Centre Forest School

    FOREST SCHOOL

    The Kortright Centre for Conservation is excited to offer nature-based Forest School programs for children ages 2½ to 10 years…

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • student examines plant life on trail at Kortright Centre

    NEEDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS

    Investigate the basic needs, (food, air, water, shelter, and space) and characteristics of living things by visiting a number of…

  • beets grow in field at Kortright organic farm

    ORGANIC FARM

    Students will visit the Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on the…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young boy explores stream at Kortright Centre

    AIR AND WATER IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Follow the path of water through the water cycle using hands-on activities.

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • elementary school students explore forest in autumn at Kortright Centre

    DAILY AND SEASONAL CHANGES

    Explore the daily and seasonal cycles in nature by examining the effects on plants and wildlife.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • wind turbine at Kortright Centre

    ENERGY IN OUR LIVES

    Kortright’s renewable energy demonstrations provide an excellent opportunity to see and understand renewable energy first hand!

  • teacher and students at Kortright Centre Forest School

    FOREST SCHOOL

    The Kortright Centre for Conservation is excited to offer nature-based Forest School programs for children ages 2½ to 10 years…

  • leopard frog

    GROWTH AND CHANGE IN ANIMALS

    Have fun learning about the life cycles, seasonal changes and adaptations of southern Ontario’s mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • beets grow in field at Kortright organic farm

    ORGANIC FARM

    Students will visit the Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on the…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • student holds artifact at archaeological dig site

    ARCHAEOLOGY 101

    In this program students will experience a hands-on simulation of a real archaeological excavation.

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • student and teacher fly kite at Kortright Centre

    FORCES CAUSING MOVEMENT & KITE FLYING

    Students learn about the concepts of Forces Causing Movement through outdoor exploration, hands-on experiments and by using investigative techniques and…

  • teacher and students at Kortright Centre Forest School

    FOREST SCHOOL

    The Kortright Centre for Conservation is excited to offer nature-based Forest School programs for children ages 2½ to 10 years…

  • plants and trees at Kortright Centre

    GROWTH AND CHANGE IN PLANTS

    Have fun learning about the characteristics, life cycles, and importance of plants in nature.

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • NATURAL SYMPHONY

    Students use their senses and the natural world to learn about music.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • beets grow in field at Kortright organic farm

    ORGANIC FARM

    Students will visit the Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on the…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • SOILS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Through activities and demonstrations students are introduced to the processes that create soil.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student holds artifact at archaeological dig site

    ARCHAEOLOGY 101

    In this program students will experience a hands-on simulation of a real archaeological excavation.

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

  • students explore wetland habitat at Kortright Centre

    HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES

    In this program, students will visit different habitats to identify producers, consumers and decomposers. They will examine the links between…

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • children use forest camouflage in Kortright survival instincts school program

    INSTINCTS FOR SURVIVAL

    This program immerses students into the lives of animals living in the forest. Students become carnivores, omnivores, and/or herbivores in…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    In this program the students will learn and practice map and orienteering skills.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student holds artifact at archaeological dig site

    ARCHAEOLOGY 101

    In this program students will experience a hands-on simulation of a real archaeological excavation.

  • archetype sustainable house at Kortright Centre for Conservation

    ARCHETYPE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE TOUR

    Students will tour two LEED platinum houses demonstrating a host of sustainable technologies that are available now and in the…

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • solar panels at Kortright Centre

    CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

    Walk the Innovation Trail to learn about renewable energy technologies: biomass, solar thermal, photovoltaic (PV) and wind.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    In this program the students will learn and practice map and orienteering skills.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • archetype sustainable house at Kortright Centre for Conservation

    ARCHETYPE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE TOUR

    Students will tour two LEED platinum houses demonstrating a host of sustainable technologies that are available now and in the…

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • small frog

    BIODIVERSITY

    This hands-on program allows students to examine living organisms along the trails to identify characteristics used for classification.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • an artist's watercolours

    EXPLORING ART, NATURE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    This program bring together expertise from the disciplines of both science and art to explore the world of tomorrow.

  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

  • fall colours at Kortright Centre

    HALLOWEEN NATURE WALK

    Have you ever wondered why we dress in fanciful costumes, go out trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins for Halloween? Come and…

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • bug rests on hand

    INSECTS

    Discover insect life cycles, adaptations and roles they play in nature. Students will have the opportunity to catch, observe and…

  • children use forest camouflage in Kortright survival instincts school program

    INSTINCTS FOR SURVIVAL

    This program immerses students into the lives of animals living in the forest. Students become carnivores, omnivores, and/or herbivores in…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    In this program the students will learn and practice map and orienteering skills.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • beets grow in field at Kortright organic farm

    ORGANIC FARM

    Students will visit the Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on the…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • students fly kites at Kortright Centre

    PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT & KITE FLYING

    Engage students in the mystery of flight at Kortright Centre.

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student balances on low ropes at Kortright Centre

    TEAM BUILDING AND LOW ROPES

    This special program allows participants to develop group skills such as working together, sharing ideas, trust, problem solving, patience and…

  • archetype sustainable house at Kortright Centre for Conservation

    ARCHETYPE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE TOUR

    Students will tour two LEED platinum houses demonstrating a host of sustainable technologies that are available now and in the…

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • an artist's watercolours

    EXPLORING ART, NATURE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    This program bring together expertise from the disciplines of both science and art to explore the world of tomorrow.

  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

  • high school students practice GPS navigation at Kortright Centre

    GPS/GEOCACHING

    In this program, students will become familiar with GPS units by doing a series of practice exercises.

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    INTERACTIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Hike through the various habitats at Kortright and examine the roles and relationships among the biotic and abiotic elements. Discuss…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    In this program the students will learn and practice map and orienteering skills.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • high school student takes stream flow measurement at Kortright Centre

    RIVER SYSTEMS

    Investigate the physical characteristics of a river and measure water flow and velocity. Observe valley features and significance of a…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student balances on low ropes at Kortright Centre

    TEAM BUILDING AND LOW ROPES

    This special program allows participants to develop group skills such as working together, sharing ideas, trust, problem solving, patience and…

  • students dip for invertebrates at Kortright Centre wetland

    WATER SYSTEMS

    This program explores the factors that make up our water systems, and helps students to understand why water is crucial…

  • archetype sustainable house at Kortright Centre for Conservation

    ARCHETYPE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE TOUR

    Students will tour two LEED platinum houses demonstrating a host of sustainable technologies that are available now and in the…

  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

  • an artist's watercolours

    EXPLORING ART, NATURE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    This program bring together expertise from the disciplines of both science and art to explore the world of tomorrow.

  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

  • high school students practice GPS navigation at Kortright Centre

    GPS/GEOCACHING

    In this program, students will become familiar with GPS units by doing a series of practice exercises.

  • a tree branch at Kortright Centre is dusted with snow on a winter day

    HOLIDAY LORE

    Enjoy the magic of Kortright’s forest in November and December while exploring the wonders of nature during the winter season.

  • students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    INTERACTIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Hike through the various habitats at Kortright and examine the roles and relationships among the biotic and abiotic elements. Discuss…

  • school children visit Kortright Centre maple syrup festival

    MAPLE SYRUP

    Enjoy early Spring’s sweetness! Learn how to identify maple trees and how they are tapped for sap. Compare past and…

  • trail in woods at Kortright Centre

    MAPPING AND ORIENTEERING

    In this program the students will learn and practice map and orienteering skills.

  • teacher and students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    NATURE WALK

    Introduce your students to nature on a general interest hike, or specify a theme and we will customize this program…

  • great horned owl

    OWL PROWL

    Learn how an owl’s unique physical adaptations allows it to be a successful night-time hunter. Practice inquiry skills by dissecting…

  • students conduct pond study at Kortright Centre

    POND STUDY

    Explore the diversity of pond life. Examine food webs in a natural community. Use dip nets to catch and identify…

  • high school student takes stream flow measurement at Kortright Centre

    RIVER SYSTEMS

    Investigate the physical characteristics of a river and measure water flow and velocity. Observe valley features and significance of a…

  • Kortright Centre trail covered in snow

    SNOWSHOEING

    Enjoy the forest in winter on a snowshoe hike along our trails.

  • young girl sits inside forest shelter

    SURVIVAL SKILLS

    Learn what to do if you get lost in the woods. Work in small teams to build a fire and…

  • student balances on low ropes at Kortright Centre

    TEAM BUILDING AND LOW ROPES

    This special program allows participants to develop group skills such as working together, sharing ideas, trust, problem solving, patience and…

  • students dip for invertebrates at Kortright Centre wetland

    WATER SYSTEMS

    This program explores the factors that make up our water systems, and helps students to understand why water is crucial…

BOOKING YOUR FIELD TRIP

All programs must be booked in advance.

Programs are 1.5 to 2 hours long. Morning programs are from 10 am to 12 pm. Afternoon programs are from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. (These times may be adjusted slightly to accommodate your travel arrangements.)

Programs always have an outdoor component. Groups should dress for the conditions on the day of their visit. Before your visit, please discuss the importance of dressing appropriately for outdoor activities. On days of inclement weather the program will be modified to include some indoor activities along with the outdoor components.

Meal options available. Please contact By Peter and Paul’s for details: kortright@bypnp.com.

We are pleased to offer ONE complimentary admission to teachers and supervisors for every 10 participating students.

Please note that most Kortright programs can be adapted for groups with special needs.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR BOOKING? Call 416.667.6295 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

pre-teen boy takes part in education program at Kortright Centre

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