Thursday

Available March to June and September to November.
Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Grades 8 to 12. Maximum of 30 students.

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Investigating Stream Life

Water quality affects us all, especially those animals that make water their home. Through invertebrate sampling and simple chemical tests, students will gain insight into the water quality of small creeks in Lynn Canyon Park. Students will learn how certain invertebrate species are connected to good water quality and will analyse their finding to calculate a water quality index. This look into a local creek will impress upon students just how many living organisms rely on healthy aquatic ecosystems. This program works well for classes studying animal biology, human-environment interactions, and aquatic ecosystems.

Rainforest Biodiversity Study

The coastal temperate rainforest is a rare and diverse ecosystem. Your class will compare 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.

Highlighting a MOV knowledge repatriation program, this Kit offers students a unique opportunity to learn more about traditional Salish cedar root basketry and the importance of stewardship and safeguarding natural resources for future generations. The Kit highlights different materials used in traditional basket making and invites students to make a basket bottom using everyday craft materials. 

Step into the vaults at Lynn Valley for a hands-on investigation of local history. Students will analyze primary sources like diaries, maps, and newspapers, building essential primary source literacy through critical analysis and a "behind-the-scenes" cold storage tour. 

Program Highlights:  

• Analysis of images and documents relating to topics in North Vancouver history  

• Primary and secondary source game 

• Behind-the-scenes cold storage tour 

Explore how different world views from time immemorial to today have shaped the fate of North Vancouver’s forests. 

Program Highlights:  

• Tree identification game  

• Analysis of Coast Salish belongings and artifacts  

• Moodyville image and/or document analysis  

• Students try a cross-cut saw!  

With connections to the science and socials curricula, students will find out how the North Shore mountains and other landforms have impacted the development of communities here over time. 

Program Highlights:  

• A Coast Salish legend

• Image and artifact analysis

• Hands-on erosion experiment

• Exploration of common rocks and minerals from the North Shore mountains

UBC Farm welcomes Pre-K to Grade 12 students to our school field trips. There is a bounty of hands-on activities in our educational programs: exploring the apple orchard and honeybees, harvesting seasonal produce, foraging in the forest, and for older students, hands-on work in ecological restoration, gardening, and sustainable agriculture, just to name a few.
Our field trips provide an opportunity for children to see and learn about a working certified organic farm and to discuss important social and ecological aspects of food production in our area.

Pre-K to Grade 7:

Each field trip is led by our education team and features one of three seasonal learning experiences.

Pollinator Package:

• Visit our apple orchard
• Learn about pollinators and identify common species
• Visit our honeybees
• Play interactive pollinator games
• Plant seeds to take home

Harvesting Package:

• Harvest seasonal produce (such as kale, apples, squash, pumpkins, and more)
• Explore herbs through hands-on sensory activities
• Plant seeds to take home

Forest Package:

• Explore our agroforestry trail
• Learn to identify native plants
• Search for mushrooms and birds
• Experience seasonal foraging activities to take a small piece of the forest home

Activities vary throughout the year depending on the season.

Grades 8-12:

Each visit combines a guided tour of the UBC Farm with hands-on experiential learning.

Depending on the season, activities may include:

• Ecological restoration
• Forest stewardship
• Gardening
• Sustainable agriculture
• Food systems education

Every visit is tailored to provide meaningful, place-based learning connected to the Farm’s work.

Barkerville Historic Town & Park, situated in BC's central interior on the traditional territories of the Lhtako Dene Nation and Secwépemc Peoples, offers an immersive journey into BC’s gold rush era, with over 125 restored heritage buildings, museums, shops, and engaging living history programs. Declared a National Historic Site in 1924, Barkerville brings to life the story of the 1860s gold rush. Students and teachers can experience gold panning, stagecoach rides, live demonstrations, cultural programs, guided tours, and performances at the Theatre Royal. Barkerville’s 2026 Main Season programming begins on May 30th, and school groups receive a special admission rate, with most programming included except for the theatre, stagecoach, gold panning, and photo studio. Because some programs are very popular and fill quickly, teachers can book ahead and check availability; detailed information on booking, pricing, accommodations, and dining options is available at barkerville.ca/schools. With single day and two day admission rates and rich curriculum aligned activities, Barkerville provides an unforgettable educational journey into BC’s golden beginnings.