Phosphorus 101 (Grades 9–12)
Sponsored by Friends of the St. Clair River
Offered mid-November – March
In-class Program
Developed in tandem with the ‘Sydenham Watershed Phosphorus Management Plan’, this program is designed to introduce students to the environmental issues created by phosphorus loading in Lake Erie. After receiving an introduction to the issue, students are led through an Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship training session, brainstorming solutions to the excess phosphorus problem. The program culminates with each student team ‘pitching’ their innovations to the class; all student ideas are shared with the Management Plan Team, providing an opportunity for the student voice to be heard.
Spring Water Awareness (Grades JK–6)
Sponsored by Plains Midstream Canada
Offered March only
In-class Program
Children often don’t think about the dangers of ice and waterways during the spring thaw. This program will highlight dangers to watch for – hypothermia, protecting floodplains, and the impact of climate change. An introduction to the natural world around us is also included through a power point presentation and grade-appropriate activities.
Aquatic Species at Risk (Grades 4–12)
Sponsored by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Offered mid-November – March
In-class Program
This program provides an in-depth look at LOCAL species at risk. The river these animals depend upon for survival, the Sydenham River, is considered one of the most biodiverse rivers in Canada. Exploration of the species, their ecological importance, the current environmental stressors they face and the solutions that can help them, provides students with a better appreciation of their community and their role within the system.
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River RAP (Grades 6–8)
Sponsored by the Friends of the St. Clair River
Offered mid-November – March
In-class Program
Learn about local threats to our watershed using a hands-on ‘enviro-scape’ model. Students will learn about current strategies to ensure safe, healthy water for the St. Clair River community and the plants and animals that inhabit it. Topics discussed: watersheds, water quality threats, non-sustainable agriculture, erosion and sedimentation, wetlands as purifiers, water treatment processes and Remedial Action Plans.
Curriculum Links: SNC1D, SNC1P, SVN3M, SVN3E, CGF3M, CGR4M, CGR4E
Education Programs
For campsite reservations call:
A.W. Campbell Conservation Area:
519-847-5357
L.C. Henderson Conservation Area:
519-882-2280
Warwick Conservation Area:
519-849-6770