Learning in Nature Workshops

Kortright educator and students take part in beginner naturalist workshop

Learning in Nature Workshops

Beginner Naturalist Program

Join us for the 2023 Fall Beginner Naturalist programs at Kortright Centre for Conservation!

Experienced leaders will guide participants through hands-on exploration of a variety of topics over four sessions.

This program offers an opportunity to develop skills and build connections to the natural world.

student uses binocular to observe wildlife in Beginner Naturalist program at Kortright Centre for Conservation

Workshop Information:

The Junior Naturalist Series is open to youth ages 6 to 10. It costs $35 per session, or $120 if you purchase all four. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Adult Intro Naturalist Series is open to anyone 18+ and costs $40 per session or $140 if you purchase all four. Sessions run from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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SESSIONS:

No workshops scheduled at this time. Please check back soon.

Take Your Kids Outside Series

In this series, we train the trainer – that means you!

Learn valuable skills for taking children outdoors and engaging in meaningful curiosity based activities.

This hand-on series draws from Experiential and Nature Based learning. This series is open to any adult who regularly works with children – like ECEs – or any parent who is looking to gain more knowledge about getting their kids outdoors!

parent leads children on a fall hike on a trail at Kortright Centre for Conservation

Workshop Information:

The Take Your Kids Outside Series is open to ECEs and Parents. It costs $100 per session, or $300 if you purchase all four. Sessions run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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SESSIONS:

No workshops scheduled at this time. Please check back soon.

Cancellation Policy for All Workshops

Cancellation requests received by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) more than 14 days before the start of the program will receive a 75% refund of the relevant program fees paid. Cancellation requests received by TRCA less than 14 days before the start of the program do not qualify for a refund. Please contact us in cases of sickness prior to the program so we can be in touch about rescheduling or refunding. Rescheduling is subject to availability. There is no refund for program days missed or children opting not to participate in activities. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email to vservices@trca.ca. Minimum registration numbers required for program to operate. In the event TRCA must cancel the program due to low registration or government order, a full refund will be issued.