Learning in and from nature with kids and families, rain or shine! Education programs @RBGCanada

Joined January 2021
Happy Pollinator Week! 🐝🐜🪰🦋 You spend time sorting through our seeds to decide what to grow in our summer garden — but do you also consider what insects might be visiting the flowers of these plants? BLOG: Essential Pollinators in Your Edible Garden rbg.ca/essential-pollinators…
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Contest time! Head over to our Facebook page to enter the "All About Foxes" contest, inspired by #TeamHPL's mascot, Scout. bit.ly/3pCpy9d Contest closes March 8. A randomly chosen winner will be announced on March 9, just in time for #MarchBreak fun. #HamOnt #contests
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Let’s Family Day the OPCC Way! Learning together in fun, creative & innovative ways is at the core of what we do. Register now on our website and choose 1, 2 or all 3 of our Family Day craft programs for you & your young learners. #OPCCfamily
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🦥 New exhibit launching at RBG! Take a peek 'Under the Canopy' of the world’s major rainforests, meet some of the animals who call these places home, and find out how your life connects to rainforest ecosystems. Feb 5 to May 1 🎟 Timed-tickets required: rbg.ca/exhibit
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Not all animals stay up for winter. Some go to sleep, and rest until spring. Match the animals with what they do during winter. Snowy Sleep / Dormir Sous Les Flocon: bit.ly/37pQ90z
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Craft with materials from nature to create adorable animal ornaments that are fun and sustainable. 🌲🌰🍁 Share a photo of your creation with us in the comments below! Natural Crafting: Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments youtu.be/Yy8eJkNvp1Q
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We are excited to be partnering with Indigenous community leaders and the @townofoakville to present outdoor films that explore our shared responsibility to care for the Earth. This is a FREE ticketed event, tickets required for entry, grab yours now --> loom.ly/SwAYAPw
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Some #MondayMotivation to spend time outside today and EVERY day with your children or students! ⛅️🌲 #NoSuchThingAsBadWeather #GetOutside #NotAllClassroomsHave4Walls #TakeMeOutside
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Get Creative with Plant Stamping! Join us as we create art with plants. All you need are some plants and a few simple tools to create a botanical pattern on paper or textiles. Watch our video to get your creative juices flowing #RBGatHome 🌼 WATCH: youtu.be/lSpyFeTDBZo
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April 19 to 23 is Earth Week! Check out all the Earth week and Earth Day events all around Halton including fun workshops for all ages organized, Earth day screening and a eco-action bingo card! Find out more here: mailchi.mp/ab568ef1ab49/apri…
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There are SO many benefits to outdoor play! Here are a few of biggest benefits according to @OutdoorPlayCA! Need some ideas to get started with #outdoorplay? 🤔 Visit the educational resources section of our website for tons of #OutdoorLearningIdeas! bit.ly/3rT2JME
Happy National Wildlife Week! RBG nature sanctuaries are a popular stopover during spring migration for many species. How many of these birds have you spotted while out on the RBG trails or in your own neighbourhood? 🐦 Download Activity: bit.ly/31CzuTN
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Coyote Information Night (virtual) March 31, 2021 Free/ Registration required oakville.ca/environment/feat… – at Oakville, Ontario
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Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! @WildlifeDay NEW VIDEO: Winter Wildlife Tracks Looking for wildlife tracks is a fun activity that gets you outside to see what animals are active in winter. How many of these winter tracks have you seen? 🐾🐾🐾 WATCH: youtu.be/0XK_g3LIwDM
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Get ready for this year's #TMOWinterChallenge from February 15-26th!! Education is looking pretty different across Canada this year, but wherever you are, we want to help get you and your learners outside - and you can win prizes while you do! 👉 takemeoutside.ca/winterchall… for more!
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WATCH: Salting Responsibly Discover some tips for salting responsibly this winter with RBG Sustainability Coordinator, Chris McAnally, and Horticulturist, Eric Abram. youtu.be/e0r1qS-_PuI