BC Field Trips

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

Address

3663 Park Road

North Vancouver

British Columbia

Canada

V7J 3G3

Website

General Contact

Ecology Centre

Phone:

604-990-3755

E-Mail

Registration Details

Registration Methods:

Phone

E-Mail

Website

Payment Methods:

Cash

Cheque

Interac

VISA

MasterCard

Invoice

Deposit:

Cancellation Policy:

Any guided program cancellations will be charged a $25 administration fee. Guided programs that are cancelled with less than 3 weeks notice will be charged a $50 fee.

Other Registration Info:

The Ecology Centre has a fall and a spring school program season. Fall in-person programs begin mid-September and end mid-November. Spring in-person programs begin the first week of April and end on the third week of June. In-person programs run Monday to Friday mornings and begin at 10 am. If you’re interested in programs outside of our normal school program season, check out our self-guided programs or virtual field-trips! Fall guided programs are now fully booked! Spring programs begin booking on Wednesday February 8 at 10 am. At that time, please fill out the booking form on our website https://ecologycentre.ca/elementary-school-programs/ One of our staff members will review your information and contact you with the next steps to confirm a booking, or to request more information if needed. We will respond to inquiries in the order they are received. You can also book a field-trip over the phone during the week at 604-990-3755 or by email at ecocentre@dnv.org. In order to allow as many schools as possible to come on a field-trip with us, schools can book a maximum of 3 field-trips per season. We can accommodate one class of 30 students per day. If you need a higher capacity, please book a virtual program.

Registration Contact

Name:

Ecology Centre

Phone:

604-990-3755

E-Mail:

ecocentre@dnv.org

Facility Information

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Food Services:

Kitchen Services:

Lunchroom:

Parking:

Yes

Public Transit:

Bus

Taxi

Washrooms:

Our Trips

Forest Quest - Self-Guided In Person Program

Take your students on an educational adventure that combines a treasure hunt and ecology knowledge! Led by clues and a forest map, your students will decode the mysteries of temperate rainforest plants and animals, searching for the secret of life in the rainforest. You’ll also have a chance to view forest life up close with our amazing projector!

This is a 1.5hr self-guided rainforest tour of Lynn Canyon. It includes a 15min introduction to the temperate rainforest and a 15min wrap-up, inside the Ecology Centre as well as a self-guided hike in Lynn Canyon Park with a provided worksheet.

Once Upon A Tree - In Person

Deep in Lynn Canyon Park live giant plants that clean the air and water and create food and habitats for animals. What are they? Trees of course! In this program, students will learn about the life cycles of these giant plants, discover how trees grow food and create habitats, and learn about the connections between trees and the soil, air, and water cycles.

Super Survivors - In Person

How do animals and plants survive in the cool, wet, temperate rainforest? From magnificent mayflies to the spectacular salmonberry, learn about the amazing adaptations of animals and plants and discover the diversity of forest life. Through hands-on and sensory activities, explore how animals and plants work together to create a thriving ecosystem.

BC Biodiversity - Virtual

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.

The World Under Our Feet - Virtual

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.