Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Plant Growth and Change

Discover what it takes for plants to thrive and survive in the Cypress Hills! This program takes your class through plant changes in time and space.  We will be identifying plants and their roles in the Cypress Hills ecosystem through:
• A seasonal change game
• Plant structure bingo, requiring students to set out and search for examples
• Close up looks at unique species, structures and functions
• Preparation of a plant mount (personal herbarium)

Grade(s): 4-6
Curriculum: Science
Biology
Habitats of Plants and Animals
Plants and Animals of Alberta
Type: Field Study
Location: Learning Center
Max. Group Size: 25
Fees: $5/student
Availability: May/June, September/October
Updated: Dec 23, 2025