Wild in the City

Wild in the City

 

Curriculum Connections:

  • Science & Technology - Understanding Life Systems;
  • Mathematics - Data Management and Probability
     

Character Development:

  • program emphasizes respect, responsibility, teamwork and co-operation

 

Spend a “day of diversity” in High Park - a place that is “Wild in the City” OR visit a naturalized area closer to your school.  By participating in carefully structured investigative and experiential activities in both terrestrial (meadow and forest) and aquatic (pond) habitats, students gain first hand knowledge of the challenges of studying biodiversity and what can happen when an invasive species is introduced. NOTE: when visiting local green spaces, programs may not include pond study.

The result:

  • a more personal understanding of the complexity of biodiversity and how fast an invasive species can spread
  • understanding the role we all play as environmental stewards in this process.
Please Note: the terrain in High Park may be challenging for students in wheelchairs; contact TUSC for more information

Program Length: one day (9:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Availability: fall (September to October), spring (May to June)
Location: High Park or your local green space

Fee: Please find information on the fee structure here.

User fees help ensure the continuation of these learning experiences through partial cost recovery; fee schedule reflect rates subsidized by the Toronto District School Board.

TTC: each student requires 2 tickets, if over 12 years

 

 

Maximum: 30 students