The past few years have opened the door to new ways of learning, with outdoors, hands-on education becoming more popular than ever.
In response, Earthwise Society is reintroducing its popular EcoTour programs for school groups, offering fun, experiential programs at the Earthwise Garden.
Studies have shown that students who learn outdoors develop a stronger sense of independence, confidence, empathy, and inquisitive thinking. In addition, getting children connected to nature establishes life-long learning and environmental responsibility.
EcoTours are curriculum-linked field trips that connect children with nature and the environment by inviting exploration and discovery at the Earthwise Garden. What do worms and other critters need to live? How do plants grow? What might exist in a garden habitat? How do gardens support animal life? What can we do at home to protect our environment and conserve our resources?
These are just a few of the questions that could be addressed at an Earthwise Garden EcoTour. EcoTours offer children a unique opportunity to explore the secret lives of garden creatures, delve into the activities of insects, plant seeds, and wiggle with worms.
All EcoTours include an in-depth tour of the garden and a hands-on workshop component, and are designed to complement classroom learning by relating directly to learning outcomes by grade level. Teachers can also request customized tours, and Earthwise will do their best to accommodate. EcoTours are geared at children from Kindergarten through Grade 5, but Earthwise can design field trips for older students by request.
For more information about Earthwise Society’s EcoTour program, including detailed descriptions, please visit their website at www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca. To book a field trip for your class, please contact: [email protected].
