ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Adventure is worthwhile.
– Amelia Earhart
Some of the best lessons are learned outside the classroom.Our Environmental Education programs can be packaged together to create a full day or multi-day experience. Our site, Morgan Acres in Muskoka is located within walking distance to Hidden Valley Resort, join us there or we can come to you!
LEAVE NO TRACE
Want to take your backcountry skills to the next level? By learning, practicing and adopting the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace wilderness travel and camping, you will journey into the backcountry with a renewed focus on the environment.
Our single day program offers a hands-on introduction to Leave No Trace principles. Two day programs offer extensive training and practice, as well as official Leave No Trace certification.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | MIN. 4-6 | MORGAN ACRES | 8 HR OR 16 HR |
Spend a day with a veteran Algonquin Park guide who will prepare you for this big step by providing a ‘Backcountry 101’ introduction to all the requirements necessary for a safe and enjoyable wilderness camping/canoeing experience. Your major equipment options and associated costs will be introduced as you learn and then practice the use of each. This is your chance to determine which options are best before you buy or rent for your trip.
STEP INTO THE
BACKCOUNTRY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | MIN. 4-6 | MORGAN ACRES | FULL DAY |
MAP AND
COMPASS CONNECTIONS
Feeling a bit ‘disoriented?’
This hands-on program will provide you with an extensive working understanding of all the key aspects of backcountry route finding. From reading topograhic maps and interpreting the landscape to using your compass in the dark, you will leave with the confidence to venture into the wilderness without your GPS.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | MIN. 4-6 | MORGAN ACRES | FULL DAY |
Spend an afternoon or evening hearing stories of Polar Bears, Wolves and Western Cougar from a wildlife researcher’s perspecitve. Photos, research equipment and wildlife samples will be shared as the connections between each species and it’s environment are revealed.
CARNIVORE
CONNECTION
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8+ | MIN. 15 | MORGAN ACRES | 1.5 HR |
SKULLS N' SUCH
Learn the keys to skull identification, use the clues to ID the specimens. Then hear the stories associated with each animal as the answers are revealed.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8+ | MIN. 15 | MORGAN ACRES | 2 HRS |
Assume the role of a Canadian wildlife species, then do your best to survive in the wilds of the Muskoka forest.
PREDATOR & PREY
GAME
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ | MIN. 15 | MORGAN ACRES | 2 HRS |
BEAR WITH US
Mike McIntosh will share his knowledge, photos and stories from a quarter century of work with black bears in Ontario.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
| AGE | GROUP SIZE | LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8+ | MIN. 15 | MORGAN ACRES | 1.5 HRS |
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
