Archive for January, 2018

  • high school students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

    School Spirit Day is a fun, inclusive, interactive day for students and staff, ideal for the beginning or end of…

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  • organic tomatoes on the vine

    SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

    Students will visit the 10-acre Kortright Organic Farm to learn firsthand where food comes from and see how everything on…

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  • students explore natural habitat at Kortright Centre

    HABITAT ANALYSIS

    Students will visit and compare two natural habitats by analyzing and collecting empirical data on the biotic and abiotic elements…

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  • girl holds caterpillar in her palm

    DIVERSITY OF LIVING THINGS

    Understand the importance of biodiversity and its connection to species survival.

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  • Archetype Sustainable House at Kortright Centre

    CLIMATE CHANGE

    Students will focus on the causes and effects of greenhouse gases, changing weather patterns, the influence of carbon in the…

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  • students collect aquatic habitat samples at Kortright Centre

    AQUATIC SYSTEMS

    Through active participation in sampling and inventory techniques, students will conduct an analysis of an aquatic environment.

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  • kite soars in blue sky

    KITE FLYING FUN

    Come fly a kite!

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  • 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…

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  • 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.

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  • 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…

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