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With the generous
support of The Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Toronto Botanical Garden
offers LIVING WINTER, a free program and transportation for grade four
classes in high needs communities throughout Toronto. The LIVING WINTER
program runs from November to February and takes place in The James Boyd
Childrens Centre and the surrounding grounds. It provides innovative,
curriculum-linked habitat programs for children and encourages students
to appreciate urban green space from new perspectives through immersion
and hands-on learning.
During their
visit Grade 4 students may:
- Explore
outdoor winter habitats
- Discover
a day in the life of the creatures in and around Edwards Gardens
- Hand feed
chickadees
- Learn
about owls and dissect owl pellets
- Examine
pelts, skulls and animal tracks
ATTENTION
TEACHERS!
Be
sure to download the pre and post activities to compliment your visit.
Pre-visit
: Cut
& Paste Food Chain
Pre-visit : Needs
Map
Post-visit
: Animal
Adaptation
Post-visit : Schoolyard
Wildlife Study
Appropriate
outdoor winter wear will be provided to any students who cannot bring
adequate clothing to ensure their safety and enjoyment of the outdoor
components of the program.
For more
information, call 416-540-7138 or email livingwinter@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Programs
are offered in partnership with The Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Toronto
Botanical Garden.
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