Soils in the City

Facility: The Meadoway
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Program Levels:
Grade 3
Course Types:
Afternoon, Day Visit, Morning

Availability: Spring, Summer, and Fall

Students will learn about soil components, conduct a filtration experiment, and discover how native meadow plants encourage healthy soil ecosystems.

soils in the city

They will also discover the significance of native meadow plant roots for allowing soil to provide homes for wildlife.

Program Booking Details

For Booking Assistance
Call Raja Raudsepp at (647) 505-9960 or email raja.raudsepp@trca.ca

Program Costs*
Flat fees for up to 30 students:

  • Half-day visit: $280 + HST (if applicable)
  • Additional students (up to 5): $9.35 per student

*If your school is within a Neighbourhood Improvement Area and costs are a barrier, please contact us.

Time
Two hours – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
(Times can be adjusted to accommodate student lunch hours)

Transportation
The Meadoway is 16 km long and is TTC accessible. Groups are welcome to arrive by foot, by TTC, or by school bus. Field trip location details can be determined based on school proximity to various sites within The Meadoway. A map of the entire Meadoway space can be found HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: Given the nature of The Meadoway space, there is no running water on site and washrooms are not always available. If your school is within walking distance, this may not be an issue. If your school is not close enough to easily walk, please call (647) 505-9960 to discuss the best options.