Fanshawe Outdoor Education Centre: Programs for Secondary Students
These environmental educational programs are available for secondary students at .
Note: All programs are a half day unless specified otherwise.
Program Fees聽
(unless noted otherwise in the program description)
- $8/student/half day
- $16/student/full day
- $136 minimum charge/half day for groups with fewer than 16 students
- No charge for teachers or volunteers
| Program | Description | Grade | Seasons Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survival Game | Urban sprawl has claimed the natural habitat of many wildlife species. In this game, students role play as animals commonly found in towns and cities to experience their challenges for survival. Survival will depend on meeting their individual needs while avoiding predators 鈥� and the 鈥渄estroyer鈥�! Running shoes are required.
Courses:
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9 | Fall and Spring |
| Advanced Orienteering | In this challenging session, students learn how to use a compass and plot their course with a set of bearings and distances. The program can be modified for students with little map and/or compass experience.
Courses:
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9 | Fall and Spring |
| Exploring Ecosystems | Learn the ABCs of ecology (abiotic, biotic, cultural/human influences) while exploring terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems along the Thames River. Through hands-on activities, students discover the interconnectedness of wildlife and its environment. Ecosystems are compared, succession is highlighted, and biodiversity is explored as students move from one community to the next.
Courses:
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9 and 11 | Fall and Spring |
| “LEED”ing the Way and Low Impact Development (LID) | LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a designation that recognizes the sustainability of buildings in respect to their design, construction, and operation. Join us for a tour of the UTRCA鈥檚 Watershed Conservation Centre to learn how this remarkable Platinum LEED building helps to conserve our natural resources and save money. This program includes an indoor tour of the building, an outside tour of the Low impact Development (LID) features around the building (plants used to reduce runoff and flooding), and a guided tour across the top of Fanshawe Dam.
Courses:
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9-12 | Fall and Spring |
| Introduction to GPS | Learn the basics of GPS technology and apply your skills on a set course. Along the way, discover how GPS technology is used within various careers within the Conservation Authority, including flood management, species at risk monitoring, and forest management.
Note: Equipment can accommodate one class, if you wish to book more than one class, GPS units will have to be shared Courses:
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9-12 | Fall and Spring |
| Climate Change in our Watershed | This program starts with a guided tour across the top of Fanshawe Dam, with a local focus on climate change.聽 Using the Thames River watershed as a case study, students will learn about flooding and extreme weather events, the spread of invasive species, species at risk, and species distribution change. Connections will be made between human impacts on the environment and vulnerable species and habitats.聽 Together, we will discuss solutions for local action, and help students understand the role that Conservation Authorities play in adapting to a changing climate.
Courses:
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10-12 | Fall and Spring |