Bring your group out to the C.M. Wilson Learning Centre
21799 Fargo Road, Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Community Groups!
Spend the day with us at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area and add something special to your day or get-together! Enjoy unique learning opportunities that can be tailored towards your groups’ goals and interests.
For information and/or to book:
Complete our group booking form for C.M. Wilson Learning Centre and email it to [email protected] to provide us with the information we will need to start your booking process and we will be in touch.
Program Cost
One Program or Half Day
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- $8 per participant
- Minimum fee is $120 for 15 participants or less
Two Programs or Full Day
- 3.5 to 4 hours, includes a lunch break
- $16 per participant (community groups)
- Minimum fee is $240 for 15 participants or less
Tax is not charged on any of our standard education programs.
Program Options
Our programs are developed to be engaging and interactive. If you would like to make an adaptation to one of our programs to focus on the particular needs or interests of your group, please discuss this with us during your booking process — we are happy to coordinate with you!
Program Options
Our programs are developed to be engaging and interactive and they also meet with curriculum requirements and Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education. If you would like to make an adaptation to one of our programs to focus on the particular needs or interests of your class, please discuss this with us during your booking process — we are happy to coordinate with you!
1) Sensational Seasons – Outdoors
Year-Round
Join us on a hike down one of our beautiful trails to discover the sights, sounds, and textures of nature. Learn how animals and plants adapt to the changing seasons through hands-on discovery and experiments.
2) Petals, Leaves, and Seeds – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Who needs plants? We all do! Learn how trees and flowers grow and change through the seasons. Go on a wildflower hike or search for seeds.
3) Wetlands 1 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Spot frogs and turtles! Learn how wetland creatures are adapted to life in and around water. Use dip nets to search for tadpoles, fish and aquatic insects at the marsh.
4) Incredible Insects 1 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Use sweep nets to look for insects in forest, field and wetland habitats. Note the diversity of insects and their adaptations to live in their environments.
5) Soil Ecology – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Unlock the secrets beneath your feet! Dive into a world of earthy wonders and learn the vital role soil plays in our ecosystem.
6) Wetlands 2 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Spot frogs and turtles! Learn how wetland creatures are adapted to life in and around water. Use dip nets to search for tadpoles, fish and aquatic insects at the marsh.
7) Incredible Insects – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Discover the fascinating world of insects! Dive into their incredible lives, habitats, and importance in our ecosystem through interactive learning experiences.
8) Forest Ecology 1 – Outdoors
Year-Round
Can’t see the forest for the trees? Find out how trees fit into the ecosystem. Discover the importance of trees. Count tree rings and learn to identify common trees.
9) Wetlands 3 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Discover different types of wetlands and their importance to humans and the environment. Use dip nets to search for aquatic creatures and discover how they live.
10) Forest Ecology 2 – Outdoors
Year-Round
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of forests. Explore diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation efforts while gaining a deeper appreciation for these vital natural treasures.
11) Soil and Water Quality 1 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Highlighting the intricate relationship between soil and water quality, designed to empower participants with hands-on experience and essential knowledge.
12) Soil and Water Quality 2 – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
An educational program focused on soil and water quality, tailored to empower older participants with hands-on experiences and essential knowledge for resource preservation.
13) Indigenous Story Time – Outdoors
Year-Round
Story time with an Indigenous Educator with an indigenous written book weather permitting indoor or outdoor classroom or by a fire. Discussion to follow. In their journals they will draw and/or write about a reflection question.
14) Campfire Stories – Outdoors
Year-Round
Sitting around an open fire telling stories & talking has long been practiced in Indigenous societies. Join our Indigenous Community Educator around a cozy fire sharing stories and information.
15) Nature Frottages – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
On this hike students will discover the colours, size, shapes and textures of mother nature through rubbings with crayon.
16) Nature Drawings – Outdoors
Spring, Fall
Join us on a hike down one of our beautiful trails to discover the sights, sounds, and textures of mother nature through “real” life drawings.
16) Nature Journaling – Outdoors
Year-Round
During this guided hike participants will be encouraged to use their senses to explore the forest. After the hike they will be giving free time to journal what they see, feel (no picking), hear in the forest. After we will discuss what they found and the different ways in which they chose to express themselves.
What’s New?
- Battle of Longwoods Returns to Longwoods Road Conservation Area
- Watershed Condition Statement – Flood Outlook – Smaller Watercourses and Thames River – April 11, 2024 – 10:45 AM
- Birding at Big ‘O’
- Media Release: Retirement Announcement: Don Hector Steps Down from Chatham-Kent & Lambton Children’s Water Festival Leadership
- Watershed Condition Statement – Flood Outlook – Smaller Watercourses – March 8, 2024 – 12:15 PM