Crunching leaves underfoot, ice on the pond, flowers in the field and geese migrating south. How do we know what season we are in? In this program students begin to understand phenology or seasonal change. We measure the length of shadows, the temperature, and we...
Camp Kawartha has a number of sustainable features including examples of straw bale construction, passive solar design and solar and wind energy. Discover how a straw bale building can be stronger, more fire resistant and warmer than a conventional home. Students will...
With storytelling, a little detective work and dramatic movement, we help to generate enthusiasm for Ontario’s wildflowers. Students re-enact how flowers are pollinated, how bees dance to find wildflowers, and by following a series of clues, students discover the...
The study of wildlife involves much more than the study of individual species; it means attending to the connection between species, their habitat and of course, the impacts of human activity on wildlife. In this simulation activity, students follow several food...
Everywhere animals go, they leave subtle signs of their presence. The art of tracking and trailing is a lifelong endeavour that begins with this program. Find out about the various tracks animals leave behind. Try on our giant animal footprints. Follow our mystery...
For thousands of years First Nations and Inuit people sustained and nourished their cultures by harvesting what they needed on the land. They used plants and animals for medicine, for food, clothing and for building material. Their survival depended on having a...
