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Programming for Students
The programs provided at rare are helping to bridge the gap between the classroom and the natural environment through experiential, investigative, hands-on learning.
Future Programming at rare
In the Spring of 2010 rare will be offering a series of new environmental education school programs for Grades 4, 5, and 6 while offering a special grade 2 program on life cycles in our newly designed habitat gardens and living pond area at the rare administration centre.
Home to over 24 habitat types rare is an ideal location for curriculum based outdoor programming. Program design is such that elementary students will visit different habitat areas of rare as they return each year. Experiencing rare such a way will provide students with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, values, and motivation needed to become responsible environmental citizens. The “bigger picture” will be a key underlying theme to rare’s programming. Students will understand that the actions of today will greatly affect the outcomes of tomorrow.
Our school programs are designed and developed by our Manager of Education, a certified teacher with experience developing and delivering environmental education programs.
Interpretive Centre at rare
 The construction of rare’s interpretive centre is expected to be completed by the early Spring of 2010. Built in the 1840s, the newly renovated slit barn will be a 3 season education facility designed to accommodate school groups, families, and various community organizations.
The building will serve as a trail head to access the interpretive Cliffs and Alvars trail system directly behind the barn. The interpretive centre will be also be used as a facility to host conferences, monthly events, meetings, etc….
Click here to see a rendering by Plant Architects Inc., of the proposed site
Program Overview
| Grade |
Ciriculum |
Program |
Length |
Cost |
| 2 |
Growth and Changes in Animals |
Animals in Motion! Come explore the newly designed habitat gardens and living pond at rare’s administration centre. |
half
day |
$7 |
| 4 |
Habitats and Communities |
Cliffhangers! An interactive walk along the Cliff’s and Alvars trail system at rare. |
half
day |
$7 |
| 5 |
Conservation of Energy
and Resources |
A Conversation about Conservation! A program held at Springbank Farm at rare. Children explore alternative energy & thinking globally and acting/eating locally. |
half
day |
$7 |
| 6 |
Biodiversity |
Biodiversity in Old-Growth Forests! An interactive walk in Indian Woods at rare. |
half
day |
$7 |
2010 Booking Information
All programs are $7.00 per student for a half day - 8.30am - 11.30am. (times are flexible, call to inquire)
Programs will be offered from March 15, 2010 to June 15, 2010 & September 15, 2010 – October 30, 2010 – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
*Limited number of spaces available, please book well ahead of time.
*There is a minimum fee of $70.00 for groups of less than 10.
*Programs are weather permitting, rain dates available.
**rare is pleased to announce that bus funding has been secured for all of the 2010 programs spots. Book your class today!
rare Charitable Research Reserve
1679 Blair Rd.
Cambridge, ON
N3H 4R8
Matthew Lawson, Manager of Education
Email: melawson@raresites.org / education@raresites.org
Phone: 519 650 9336 x114
Web: www.raresites.org
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