We offer fall, winter and spring curriculum based school programs for preschool’s and Jk to Grade 12.  Please note Children’s Garden Programs will be available Spring and Fall.  Also look for our Conservation of Energy and Climate Change programs to start in Winter 2013.

Click here to download our Booking Form for school and group programs.

Children’s Garden Program – Click Here for Brochure

Our gardens are grown organically, which means no chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used. Instead we work with nature by using companion plants and natural sprays to control pests and use compost to fertilize.

Fun, hands-on organic gardening activities are the basis for our Children’s Garden Environmental Education Programs. Drama and music combine with science and geography to educate students in these curriculum linked field trips. We offer programs for preschool through Grade 12.  The half-day programs last approximately 2 hours and up to 4 hours for a full-day. We also offer customized programming for children with special needs.

The Children’s Garden Program is available from May to June and September to October. Registration is done on a first come first served basis so don’t forget to register early! The cost is $6/student for a 1/2 day program and $11/student for a full day program.

Possible Activities Include:

• Planting and Harvesting
• Plant Identification
• Composting
• Garden Crafts
• Soil Investigation
• Scavenger Hunts
• Bug Hunts
• Drama and Music

Exploring Toronto Program – Click Here for Brochure and Here for ET Manual Information

High Park and many of Toronto’s Discovery Walks are the basis for our active, hands-on Exploring Toronto Environmental Education Programs.  Program Instructors lead classes through Toronto’s unique natural urban spaces.  Each guided hike through High Park and along Toronto’s Discovery Walk Trails educates participants about Toronto’s natural environment and history while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle.

Programs are suitable for kindergarten to Grade 8 (please inquire for Secondary School Programs) and each hike is approximately 2 hours.  The Exploring Toronto Program is available fall, winter and spring.  Registration is done on a first come first served basis so don’t forget to register early!  The cost is $6/student for a 1/2 day program and $11/student for a full day program.

Possible Activities Include:

• Plant and Animal Identification
• Storytelling
• Nature-Based Science Experiments
• Instincts for Survival Game (High Park/Western Ravines and Beaches Only)
• Sensory Activities
• Sketching
• Orienteering
• Active Eco Games
• Poetry

All programs are hands-on, interactive, and are linked to the Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Guidelines. For more information, or to register a class, please contact Robin Salt at 416-338-5055 or kidsgrow@toronto.ca.