Author archive for David Todd

  • 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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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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.

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  • SOILS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

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

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  • 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.

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