Galiano Island

Water is powerful, and small droplets become a force that shapes the landscape. During this 2 hour program, your class will peek into a small tributary of Lynn Creek and see some of the many animals who live there. Learn about their life cycles and explore some of the characteristics that help these animals survive in their aquatic habitat.

Can't visit the gallery? The School Art Program has created classroom art kits to bring the exciting world of contemporary art into the classroom or home classroom.  Each kit is a combination of online content plus specialty art supplies for each student.  The online content contains videos of our art educators guiding students step by step through 3-5 different art lessons which are all connected by the themes of our gallery exhibitions. Also included are virtual exhibition tours and video interviews with gallery artists and a teacher guide so students can learn about contemporary Canadian Artists and connect their work and experiences to the exhibition artworks.  For more information check out our website.

This fun self-guided activity is a great way to learn more about the Ecology Centre's displays. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover nature pictures hidden in the Ecology Centre displays. We welcome pre-booked groups of 10.

What makes the temperate rainforest unique? Discover how our forest is different from other ecosystems around the world. Through field studies, we will learn about the building blocks of ecosystems and discover how light levels, water, and nutrient cycles help build a temperate rainforest in Lynn Canyon Park. Head outside to explore the connections between the plants and animals of the temperate rainforest, and peer into the miniature worlds of the rainforest with our magnifying projector.

The coastal temperate rainforest is a rare and diverse ecosystem. Get out, go for a walk to two different rainforest sites, and explore the biodiversity of this ecosystem firsthand! This program allows students to become familiar with native trees and plants by measuring their diversity along transects in the forest. Students will help design a hypothesis for the study, collect field data, and then participate in a brief analysis of what they have found. They’ll experience a glimpse into the practical side of field biology that will help them understand the complex relationships that exist in forest habitats and the science of measuring them. This program works well for classes studying plant biology, geography, or temperate rainforest ecology.

How has water shaped Lynn Canyon Park? Travel back in time to discover the powerful forces that created the landscape we see today in Lynn Canyon. Students will embark on a hike to see geological features and processes in action. The program focuses on the effects of running water on watershed geomorphology. We will also observe landscape features shaped by glaciation. During the walk, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge through hands-on soil testing and stream velocity measurements. This program works well for classes studying earth science, geology, and geography.