Field Note: Site Inspection at Golden Pond

Posted August 30, 2024

Field Note: As we prepare for another year of Outdoor and Environmental Education one of our tasks is to inspect all our sites to ensure they are suitable for another year of exploration. Today I visited Golden Pond (where students at the Wrigley Corners Nature Center go to study aquatic habitats). I was pleased to […]

Teacher Planning – Wrigley Corners

Wrigley Outdoor Education Centre Field Trip Information For the most current program descriptions see OEE Program Descriptions for 2022-2023 The following information can be found on this page. Transportation Procedures Location Family Letter Volunteers Preparing for the Excursion Cancellation due to Bad Weather WheelchairAccessibleTransportation All Terrain Wheelchair Final Checklist 1. Transportation Procedures In 2023-24 schools […]

Sample Abiotic Data for Golden Pond

Our Supporters

Thank you to everyone who has supported Outdoor Learning at Blair! The work that happens at Blair Outdoor Education Centre is made possible by the ongoing support of the Waterloo Region District School Board and by a number of other supporters.  Volunteers are welcome, and can contribute their time by working on projects around the […]

Teacher Planning Page

Prior to your trip… If your class is scheduled for a trip to Huron Natural Area this year you will receive an email prior to the start of our fall or spring session with your trip date. Once you know the date of your trip, there are a couple of administrative tasks that you will […]

Cambridge Christmas Bird Counts

Cambridge Christmas Bird Count 2023 – December 17th, 2023! I will post an announcement on this page immediately if the count is cancelled.  We would attempt to find a suitable alternate date if this happens. Instructions for the Count: Please use the following google form to submit your observations for the 2022 count: Bird Observations Please […]

Teacher Planning Page

Information for Teachers: Blair Outdoor Education Centre Field Trips For the most current program descriptions see: OEE Program Descriptions 2024-25 The following information can be found in this page: Family Letter and Forms Transportation Procedures Location Volunteers Preparing for the Excursion Cancellation due to Bad Weather Wheelchair Accessible Transportation All Terrain Wheelchair 1. Family Letter […]

Gr. 7 Stream Study

Aquatic Interactions – Interactions in the Environment Students work in groups to describe and record elements of the stream environment.  With the use of dip nets, students capture and observe the animal life, and describe both plant life and abiotic factors.  This program develops an appreciation of aquatic life forms.  Students also identify, classify, and […]

Gr. 7-8 Blanket Exercise

Blanket Exercise Simulation – History of Residential Schools and impact of colonization The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action #62 and #63 relate to “Education for Reconciliation”. The TRC text calls for: “Implementing…curriculum & learning resources on [the] history and legacy of residential schools…” and recommends a focus on “building student capacity for intercultural […]

Gr. 6 Tree Study

Understanding Life Systems – Biodiversity This program introduces students to differences among the species of trees on the property.  The program can be conducted at any time of the year, and can be combined with a half-day vertebrate or invertebrate study.

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