Facility: Albion Hills Field Centre
Request a Booking Program Levels:
ESL, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grades 9-12, Kindergarten
Course Types:
Day Visit, Overnight
The evening begins with an introduction to common owls found locally and across Canada. Participants learn about owl adaptations through games and a video, and investigate the diet of a barn owl by conducting a pellet dissection.
Students will also learn which owl species are at risk in Canada, as they discuss threats to owl survival such as habitat loss and pollution, and discover the actions they can take to protect these magnificent creatures.
The evening culminates in a hike into the forest to call and listen for owls.
Preparation:
Clothing and footwear appropriate for weather conditions.
Availability:
Winter, Spring and Fall
Curriculum Connections:
- Science & Technology: Habitats and Communities (Grade 4); Biodiversity (Grade 6); Interactions in the Environment (Grade 7)