school programs
Our education programs are designed to be an interactive, engaging, and fun way to learn about the natural world! Through experiential learning and guided exploration, students are encouraged to interact with nature with curiosity and care—discovering the details of plants, animals, and ecosystems as they go. By fostering wonder and deepening ecological understanding, we aim to cultivate lifelong learners and stewards of the environment.
Our programs are adaptable to any age group or learning level and are available either on-site in the beautiful Mossom Creek Watershed or in your very own classroom!
ON-SITE PROGRAMS
On-site programs provide students with unique, hands-on learning opportunities beyond the walls of the classroom, creating immersive learning experiences that bring science and discovery to life. These programs help to bridge concepts learned in the classroom with real-world connections in the natural setting of the Mossom Creek Watershed.
Our on-site education programs run Tuesday-Thursday. For availability outside these dates, please contact our Programs Team at programs@mossomcreek.org. Our programs run as half-day (10:00 am – 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm) or full-day (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) workshops. Details & pricing below.
We can accommodate up to 2 classes (a maximum of 60 students) onsite at a time, but please note that our availability for 2-class visits is limited.
IN-CLASS PROGRAMS
We now have in-school program options! Have a Mossom Educator bring the wonders of environmental education to your classroom. These 1-1..5 hour workshops are designed to bring interactive learning to you! Our programs, Salmon Forest and Nature Interpreters, are both available in this format.
In-class programs run Tuesday-Thursday. For availability outside these dates, please contact our Programs Team at programs@mossomcreek.org.
1 class (maximum of 30 students) per workshop. Multiple workshops within the same school can be grouped at a lower cost. Details & pricing below.
program workshops
Salmon Forest
- On-site or In-class
Uncover the connections between trees, insects, animals, and the air we breathe as we take a look at the incredibly interconnected world of our BC salmon forests!
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Ecosystem Explorers
- On-site
Explore and discover the incredible forest ecosystem around us at Mossom Creek. Learn about the plants and animals that call this place home, how they are connected to one another & the rest of the natural world.
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Native Plants
- On-site
Get to know the incredible variety of plants that call our forests home. Students will learn to identify different native plant species in Mossom Creek and discover their traits, uses, and role in the ecosystem.
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Nature Interpreters
- On-site or In-class
Learn about the wonders of nature through the art of storytelling. Explore Mossom’s collection of biofacts and the lush forest around us as we interpret ecosystem interactions and the stories behind them.
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Adaptation Station
- On-site
Uncover the clues and discover the behaviours and physical adaptations that allow plant & animal life in BC to survive our wild, wet rain forests.
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Waterbug Workshop
- On-site
Get up close & personal with what salmon eat! Students will explore the life cycle of salmon and insects by investigating aquatic invertebrates and their connection to a healthy ecosystem.
K: Plants and animals have observable features
1: Living things have features that help them survive in their environment.
2: Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment
2: Water is essential to all living things. Forces influence the motion of an object.
3: Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
4: All living things sense and respond to their environment.
5: Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact with their environment.
6: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
All of our programs are adaptable to any age group (K-12).
We do our best to connect our content to relevant topics your students are studying/have studied! Please let our Programs Team know what you are learning in class so that we can integrate those topics where possible.
teacher information
All of the information you will need for your visit is in the Teacher’s Package PDF below. This includes the Parent/Guardian information sheet to be sent home as well as directions to the hatchery, what to wear/bring for your visit, safety guidelines, and more!
Should you have any further questions, please contact our Programs Team at programs@mossomcreek.org. We strive to respond to emails as soon as possible.
**Please note that our Education Programs Manager works part-time. We appreciate your understanding and patience with regard to your program booking.
Ready to register? Follow the link below to the registration form:
Program Rates
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Half Day Program |
$280/Group |
Choose 1 workshop for a morning or afternoon progam. Maximum 30 students, up to 2 hours with one educator.
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Full Day Program |
$400/Group |
Combine two workshops for a full day of learning. Maximum 30 students, up to 5 hours with one educator.
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Overnight Sleepovers |
Rental rate is $200 for each 8-hours (self-led) |
Up to 30 people. Take your class on an overnight adventure! Book our education staff to provide programming during your stay (see above for pricing). |
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In-School Session |
$200/class ($100 for each additional class) |
Choose one workshop (Salmon Forests or Nature Interpreters). Maximum 30 students per class. Programs are 1-1.5 hours after arrival and set up. |
