Education Field Trip Programs

Longwoods Road / Ska-Nah-Doht Village Education Programs – Outdoor Field Trip Programming

EDUCATORS: This fall we are offering outdoor student programming at Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Longwoods Road Conservation Area. It will look a little different than usual!

Its framework will strictly adhere to current COVID-19 government, local health unit guidelines and LTVCA standard operating procedures, developed to keep the public and our staff safe. The well-being of our employees and the members of the public continues to be the top priority of the LTVCA during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Contact us to find out how we will be teaching in the outdoors this fall and what we plan to offer!

For information and/or to book:

Email Agnes.Vriends@ltvca.ca or call 519-264-2420, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please include your request and contact information; staff will follow up with a telephone call.

We will review with you our COVID-19 Procedure for Fall Education Programming at Longwoods Road Conservation Area. This will include a checklist of points on our Booking Form of which to be aware. These documents will be emailed to you prior to your trip. A confirmation letter and LTVCA Covid-19 Screening Questionnaire and Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk form will also be emailed to you prior to your trip.

What Is The Cost Of A Half Day?

One Program (1.5 hours)

$8 per student – minimum fee is $120 for 15 students or less

What Is The Cost Of A Full Day?

Two Programs (3.5 – 4 hours, includes half hour lunch break)

$14 per student – minimum fee is $210 for 15 students or less

Five Program Choices

All programs are offered to all grades/school age children

1) Balance & Biodiversity – Trail Walk includes Ska-Nah-Doht Village

The importance of native plants/animals and threats facing them are combined with First Nations regard for the environment and how proper use and respect sustained them all for centuries.

2) Species at Risk – Trail Walk

Discover how plants and animals are affected by the threats around them. Look for signs of wildlife, identify trees and medicines. Learn how First Nations respected and lived with the environment to sustain themselves for centuries.

3) The Ska-Nah-Doht Experience – Trail Walk includes Ska-Nah-Doht Village

Learn about First Nations communities 1,000 years ago. Discuss contributions of First Nations peoples to the present. In the village; sit in a longhouse, role play and choose village leaders.

4) Builder, Gatherer, Medicine Walk – Trail Walk

This walk through the woods identifies plants, trees and flowers used by First Nations for medicine, food and as building material. No picking! No recipes!

5) Traditional Pottery – At the Pavilion

Each student shapes and decorates their own clay pots by hand using traditional methods. Students will take their pot home, where it can be painted. An amazing art project!