Canada currently ranks among the highest global producers of waste, with much of it ending up in parks and shorelines. Our Habitat Clean-Up Workshops give students the opportunity to learn about waste, pollution, and ecosystem protection while becoming part of the solution through hands-on stewardship in their local area.
Our experiential learning model ensures that students gain real-world knowledge while contributing directly to healthier, cleaner natural spaces. Students will leave feeling proud of their efforts knowing that they have contributed to making their community a better place for all life!
Workshop Content:
Students will:
- Learn about ecological systems and play a game to illustrate pollution’s effect on surrounding local ecosystems
- Learn about plastic pollution and the impact (and limitations) of habitat cleanups on local marine and land life
- Have fun while exploring and caring for natural areas in your own community
- See firsthand how your actions can make a positive difference
Workshops can take place in a park or shoreline of your choosing in the Metro Vancouver region. The recommended length of this workshop is 120 minutes. The workshop is geared for grades 4-12 but please reach out if you would like to request any adaptations.
Facilitators will meet your group at the chosen location and we will provide all necessary equipment to conduct a safe cleanup. This is an outdoor workshop. Please ensure that all students are prepared for the weather.
This workshop must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance so that our team can coordinate with your municipality.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requests, and we will do our best to accommodate all learners. Potential accommodations could include: Adjusting activities for students with limited mobility, preparing a list of key terms in advance for ELL students or those who need more time to process, and more.