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Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 2 pm. 10 am to 11 am timeslots are available December to February.

What Bug Is That?

Kindergarten to Grade 7

Get excited about the tiny creatures that live in Lynn Canyon Park. This online program features a short introduction to invertebrate biology and a live video session with some local animals such as slugs, worms, and woodbugs. We’ll also take a close-up look at a few of our tiny friends under a powerful magnifier.

No Bones About It

Kindergarten to Grade 7

Discover the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates. In this workshop, you’ll take a close-up look at invertebrates and then look at the interesting features of vertebrate skulls, bones, teeth, and claws. You’ll also learn about the adaptations that help temperate rainforest animals thrive in this cool, wet environment.

Once Upon A Tree

Kindergarten to Grade 7

What is a tree, and how does it work? Your students will learn how trees make their own food and how they are part of the soil, air, and water cycles of the temperate rainforest. They will also discover how a diversity of trees and other plants creates habitat for local wildlife.

Take Flight

Grade 4 to Grade 12 

Hop, dive, and flutter your way to this on-line workshop about birds! In this program, you’ll learn about the evolution and adaptations of birds. We’ll discover the feeding and nesting habits of local birds and the remarkable ways that different birds find niches in the temperate rainforest ecosystem.

The World Under Your Feet

Grade 4 to Grade 12

Soil is much more than rocks and old leaves – it’s a vibrant ecosystem. Since people walk on top of the soil, we often don’t consider what’s underneath. Your students will explore how soil is made, the layers of the soil, and the animals, plants, and fungi that both rely on and help create a healthy ecosystem.

BC Biodiversity

Grade 4 to Grade 12

What is biodiversity, and why is it important? In this on-line field trip, your students will learn about genetic, species, and habitat diversity. We will explore British Columbia’s diverse ecosystems from deserts to rainforests and learn how local plants and animals are well-adapted to our temperate rainforest ecosystem.

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

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 2027 Main Season programming begins on May 29, 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.

Bring your class to The Reach for an interactive field trip that connects art, history, and culture to the curriculum in fun and meaningful ways. Students explore exhibitions through guided tours, hands-on activities, and creative projects that encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Tour Options:

• Tour & Try – Exhibition tour + art activity (70–90 min) – $10/person

• Tour Only – Exhibition tour (30–45 min) – $7/person

• The Reach + Clearbrook Library – Tour & Try + Storytime and new Library Cards (2 hrs) – $10/person at The Reach, free at the Library

Exhibitions & Activities:

• Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada–U.S. Border – Explore how borders shape communities, cultures, and ecosystems. Includes a scavenger hunt for added fun!

• Collective Making – Get hands-on by painting your own “Personal Geography,” exploring Stó:lō waterways on an interactive map, and learning about the border through creative activities.

• Voices of the Valley – Discover Abbotsford’s past through artifacts, photos, and documents. Interactive touchscreens let students dig into primary sources while exploring stories of how our community has grown and changed.

Details:

• Open to groups of all ages and abilities

• Available Tuesday–Friday

• Maximum group size: 90 at The Reach / 120 with Library partnership

• One adult chaperone per 10 students - teachers & chaperones free entry

Make history and art come alive for your students—book your group tour today!