Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre Education Programs
Education Program Descriptions | Professional Development

2011-2012 Education Opportunities in Fish Creek Provincial Park Brochure

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The educational programs at Fish Creek Provincial Park focus on  students' exploration and connection to a variety of natural ecosystems found there. The Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre is viewed as a gateway to these field locations, with the ultimate goal being the ecological integrity of the park. Education is viewed as one of the elements necessary to ensure the long term ecological sustainability of this protected area. 

The centre offers a wide range of teacher conducted, field based programs for students in kindergarten through grade 6. All programs are based on the curricula as set by Alberta Learning and on the mandates of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Parks Division. These mandates are: preservation, heritage appreciation, outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. 

PROGRAM WORKSHOPS
After a school booking is made, teachers attend a program workshop held on set dates from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. During the workshop, centre staff will familiarize the teachers with the facility, trails, site, equipment provided and the program activities. Teachers will also be provided with an extensive package of materials that details the on-site activities and provides suggestions for preparatory and post field study activities, student worksheets and assessment ideas. 

FACILITIES
The following facilities and services are included in a field study visit to the centre: 

• a classroom to use as a base for the day's activities, equipment for the students to use during the activities, an orientation by centre staff to the students and adult volunteers that introduces them to the value and importance of parks and protected areas, the park rules, safety messages and  trails 
• indoor activities, requiring no teacher preparation, that focus on the program's key concepts are available should the weather turn inclement during the day. All activities have written instruction and, where required, the answers. 

Kindergarten to Grade 6: Contact (403) 297-7229 or email: Fishcreek.Education@gov.ab.ca for further information or to make a booking.

Junior and Senior High ONLY: Contact (403) 297-7927 for information or to make a booking.

We are accepting bookings for field studies through to August 31, 2012.

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