Our educational programming continues to grow every year! We offer both in-school programs and in park programs. Our programs offer a great opportunity for students to learn and interact with nature and everything it has to offer. Areas of focus include:
Let’s get dirty! This land has hidden its stories in the earth. Will you uncover them? Unearth discoveries in a simulated dig site. Handle artifacts and find their clues. Hear stories our Indigenous friends have given to us to share with you. Walk the beautiful hills of Glenbow Ranch and discover a few of our many archaeological sites in the park, some just off the pathway!
This program also includes a simulated archaeology dig where the students get to uncovers artifacts and findings in our archaeological pits!
What’s amazing about grass? Find out in our great Grasslands, one of the most fragile and overexploited ecosystems in the world! Discover the secrets of seeds, hunt for pollinators, and surprise yourself with biodiversity and plant identification even the incredible Rough Fescue. The grasslands have a rich Indigenous and European history. These grasslands have been directly affected by human history. Their future is directly tied to ours. Discover what you want your human impact to be on these lands.
We can accommodate 2 classes per day! Fill out this Booking Form and we will connect with you to confirm your booking within 3-5 business days.
We’ll bring the nets and guide you through one of our most loved programs. Broken into two groups, students will uncover the secrets of the wetlands and how they impact us as they walk the beautiful trails in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Grab a net and catch and identify pond critters. The diversity of these incredible tiny animals inspires awe no matter what your age. Learn about their amazing talents, and diversity and about how to identify if the wetland is healthy and who needs it anyway.
Fill out this Booking Form and we will connect with you to confirm your booking within 3-5 business days.
Archaeology comes to you! Get your hands on real artifacts and uncover the tales they tell from the land. K-3 discover the one-stop Bison shop. 3-6 re-build a bison skeleton and practice archaeological skills. 1 School Volunteer required/ 6 students. Requires dedicated classroom space.
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Travel costs to and from Glenbow Ranch to your school and back are charged $0.70/ per KM.
We can accommodate 2 classes per day! Fill out this Booking Form and we will connect with you to confirm your booking within 3-5 business days.
Expect incredible views! Learn about the flowers blooming and animals that live in our area. Enjoy ecology activities and uncover stories the Stoney people have shared with us like, how they use plants to know when to hunt. This land’s ecosystems are made to impress. Come enjoy them with us.
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Are you looking for field trips for your whole school, Junior high, or homeschool group? Contact us today to find out what options we have available.
Fill out this Booking Form and we will connect with you to confirm your booking within 3-5 business days.
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