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Get the Dirt on the Boreal Forest

    Students learn about the importance of soil and decomposition in forest. They do hands-on soil sampling and learn how soil types relate to plant growth. Students also draw relationships between the forest, natural regions and recycling. 

Animal Life Cycles
Grade(s): 4
Curriculum:
  • Science
  • Social Studies
Themes:
  • Plant communities
  • Plant & animal waste and recyclers
  • The 3 Rs
  • Natural regions
Type:
  • Field Study
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Location: Cold Lake, Garner Lake, Moose Lake, Sir Winston Churchill, Beaver Lake or Whitney Lakes Provincial Parks
Max. Group Size: 30 students
Fees: $2
Availability: May-June, September
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Updated: Mar 20, 2025