BC Field Trips

Tree Talks and Guided Gallery Experience

Offered by

MONOVA Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

Last updated on

Monday, July 13th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

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!

Big Ideas

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.

Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.

Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.

Trip Details

City:

North Vancouver

For Grades:

4, 5

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 1:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

See Additional Notes.

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

ESL, Homeschool

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

Cost includes up to 30 students max. Includes adult companions and GST.

Additional Notes

For single class visits, up to 30 minutes of self-guided gallery time can be added onto the 90-minute program, at no extra cost. When our Feature Gallery is available, this can be extended to two classes (please enquire with programming staff). We also have a sensory space that can be made available on request. Special arrangements can be made for groups larger than 60 students.