BC Field Trips

Urban Ecosystems: High School Program

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Last updated on

Thursday, August 10th, 2023

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Lost Lagoon is an urban treasure trove! Learn about the species that call this area of Stanley Park home and their interactions with the downtown core.

How do human and environmental systems interconnect in Vancouver? Dive into what makes a healthy urban ecosystem and how biodiversity and climate change affect Stanley Park. This fun and informational program will ignite curiosity for any high schooler.

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Big Ideas

All living things sense and respond to their environment.

Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.

Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.

Human and environmental factors shape changes in population and living standards.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available:

September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:30 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Homeschool

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

This is a 2 hour program with a fee of $309 for up to 30 students.

Each year, we try and accommodate some schools with greater financial need; if this applies to you, and these costs are prohibitive, please inquire and email us (enviroed@stanleyparkecology.ca).

Offline payment by cheque is due 2 weeks before program date.