Program Descriptions

Grade 3 Ecology Programs – Northeast Swale

Fall and Spring: This program brings awareness to the importance of grasslands and the biodiversity they support. Students will learn about the features of the swale, how animals and plants are adapted to live there, and the importance of stewardship to protect this habitat.

These half-day programs (9:30 am – 11:30 am OR 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm) are offered in spring (May & June) and fall (September & October).

• Length: 2 hours
• Location: Northeast Swale
• Cost: Fully funded for select SPSD and GSCS classes based on school board allocations. Non subsidized: $200

Learn more about the Northeast Swale

Grade 5 Ecology Programs – Beaver Creek Conservation Area

Fall and Spring: This full day program emphasizes the importance of maintaining natural ecosystems, with a focus on the beaver and birds at Beaver Creek.

With an Environmental Educator, students will explore the unique adaptations and behaviours of beavers that shape their environment and help them to thrive in the habitat they create. On the guided hike, students will also learn about seasonal flora and fauna in prairie, forest and creek habitats.

Classroom teachers will provide students the opportunity to hand-feed the resident Black-capped Chickadees and complete the optional activities related to bird and weather in the supplied backpack.

This field trip is delivered by both an Environmental Educator and classroom teacher.

• Length: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (4.5 hours)
• Location: Beaver Creek Conservation Area
• Cost: Fully funded for select SPSD and GSCS classes based on school board allocations. Non-subsidized cost: $325

These full-day programs (10:00 am – 2:30 pm) are offered in fall (September – November) and spring (April – June). We are grateful to SaskPower for their support of Meewasin’s educational programming.

Grade 5 Cross-Country Ski Program – Beaver Creek Conservation Area

Winter: This full day program focuses on local winter ecology and how animals survive the season as well as the basics of cross-country skiing. 

On a guided morning hike with an Environmental Educator, students will learn the basics of animal tracking in the snow and how animals adapt to survive the winter. Students will also have the opportunity to hand-feed resident Black-capped Chickadees, along the trail!

In the afternoon, students will receive a short lesson on how to cross-country ski, followed by a 60-90 minute ski through the prairie. This ski trail is both fun and accessible for all skill levels!

This field trip is delivered by two Environmental Educators. Ski equipment is provided.

• Length: 10:00am – 2:30pm (4.5 hours)
• Location: Beaver Creek Conservation Area
• Cost: Fully funded for select SPSD and GSCS classes based on school board allocations. Non-subsidized cost: $375

This full-day program (10:00 am – 2:30 pm) is offered in winter (January – March).

Learn more about Beaver Creek Conservation Area

QUESTIONS? For questions related to programming/facilities please contact our Interpretive Team at 306-374-2474.

Ages 10 -13 – Yellow Fish Road™ & Sanitary Sewer Program

Sign up to be a Water Warrior and take action to protect our river! The Yellow Fish Road™ program educates students that storm drains are the doorways to our rivers, lakes and streams and anything other than rainwater can harm life in and around the water! This program shows students how they can be part of keeping our stormwater healthy to ensure a safe water source for them and everyone downstream as well. Participants learn about the impact of pollution and what steps they can take to protect their local water, then they can take action by painting yellow fish symbols with the words ‘Rain Only’ by storm drains and distributing informative fish-shaped brochures to nearby households reminding people that ‘Only Rain Goes Down the Drain’.

With the support from the City of Saskatoon, we will also take a look at the Sanitary Sewer System, to learn the difference between this system and the Storm Drain System and the consequences of our daily actions. Students will learn a brief history of water sanitation, have an interactive discussion on how the sanitary sewer system works, and learn how they can make a positive difference to the health of our sanitary sewer system and river!  

FOR INFORMATION ON THIS PROGRAM please contact our Director of Education: JMcMillan@meewasin.com