Huron Natural Area

The Centre The Huron Natural Area (HNA) is a joint venture between the City of Kitchener, the Waterloo Region District School Board, and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. It is Kitchener’s largest natural area and over million dollars was invested by the City of Kitchener to upgrade the 107 hectare site, specifically to support […]

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 […]

Nature Center Programs

We currently operate Blair, Camp Heidelberg, Huron Natural Area and Wrigley Corners as full-time outdoor and environmental education sites. Blair Outdoor Education Centre Camp Heidelberg Outdoor Education Centre Huron Natural Area Outdoor Education Centre Wrigley Corners Outdoor Education Centre All the programs at our centers are tied to the Ontario curriculum, feature the beautiful natural […]

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 […]

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 After your bus has been booked, please tell me about your class using the Planning Form 2025-26. For the most current program descriptions see: OEE Program Descriptions 2025-26 The following information can be found in this page: Family Letter and Forms Transportation Procedures Location Volunteers Preparing […]

Gr. 9 Aquatic Ecology

SNC 1D/1P – Biology The Sustainability of Ecosystems – Ecosystems and Human Activity Students work in groups to describe abiotic and biotic components of an aquatic environment. Abiotic factors measured include dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, pH, etc. Students use various resources to identify and classify organisms. By the end of the activity the students […]

Gr 12 Groundwater (UW/OEE Joint Program)

SES 4U, SVN 3M, SVN 3E – Earth Science In collaboration with the University of Waterloo, and the Earth Sciences Museum our Outdoor Education activity for Earth Science Students focuses on groundwater resources. The program is now a full day. The morning is spent conducting a field study at one of our sites learning how […]

Gr. 12 Geology Geocaching

SES 4U – Earth and Space Science Internal and Surfical Earth Processes, or Earth History The aim of this program is to introduce students to the geology and geomorphology of Southern Ontario. Students use a GPS (Global Positioning System) device and some basic mapping skills to find their way to activity stations in the forest […]

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