Outdoor education brings classroom studies to life. The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) is excited to welcome students to the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area for traditional in-person field trips during the 2025-2026 school year. Most programs are 2 hours in length. Field trips are also available in French – Disponible en français.
Pond Pals (Grades JK–3)
Available September-November and April-June
Explore the pond habitat as we look for frogs, turtles, tadpoles, fish, insects, and more! Students will learn about animal needs, life-cycles, habitats, and how all the parts of the pond work together as a community!
Sweet Maple Syrup (Grade FDK – 3)
Available MARCH 2026
How was Maple Syrup discovered? How has it been produced over the years? Are Maples the only trees that make syrup? Why is Maple Syrup an important part of Canadian and French Canadian culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more by visiting A.W. Campbell Conservation Area for a FIELD TRIP! This program offers a fun and interactive mix of learning – activities, games, and songs in the Sugar Bush!
Spring has Sprung (Grades FDK–4)
Available April-June
Start your Spring by studying the variety of changes that occur in nature. Flowers in blossom, budding trees, nest building, life cycles, habitats, and more will be presented to your students through a nature hike and activities.
The Lorax (Grades FDK–4)
Available September-November and April-June
The Dr. Seuss story introduces students to the importance of clean air, fresh water, and animal habitats through a hike and environmental nature activities.
Fabulous Fall (Grades FDK–3)
Available September-November
Students are invited to an Autumn Adventure in the Conservation Area! The Fall season offers so much to explore – hibernation, migration, and dormancy are happening all around. This action-packed, hands-on field trip allows students to become Forest Detectives, uncovering the secret lives of plants and animals.
Nature in Winter (Grade FDK – 3)
Available WINTER 2026
Students can experience a winter adventure in the Conservation Area. Winter offers so much to explore! Using tracks, chew marks, food caches, and even scat, we can become animal detectives to uncover the secret lives of the animals outdoors in the Winter! The Chickadees are hand-feeding at Lorne Henderson Conservation Area again this winter!
The Circle of Life (Grade 2)
Available September-November and April-June
During this role-playing game, students learn the life cycle of a butterfly, exploring metamorphosis, meeting their needs, and escaping predators! An interpretive hike allows students to learn more by looking for real-life examples of life-cycles in the Conservation Area. Pond exploration OR insect sweet net activity is available upon request.
Plants, Trees & Soils (Grades 2-4)
Available September-November and April-June
Soil is the foundation for all life on Earth. Without soil, we cannot grow plants, which form the base of the food chain. During this hands-on program, students will explore the forest floor, looking under leaves, rolling logs, and discovering the life found below. We will uncover nurse logs, discuss decomposition, and watch leaves and logs crumble back into soil! Students will also turn their eyes to the sky, to learn more about the trees, their parts, their needs, and their connection to the soil below.
Choose your Own Adventure Orienteering (Grades 2-5)
Available September-November and April-June
Students navigate through a ‘choose your own Adventure’ story with the aid of a map and compass to locate ‘adventure stations’. Along the route, students make animal survival decisions and earn survival ‘points’ in an attempt to be the strongest survivor!
Owl Prowl (Grades 3–5)
Birds of prey by night or day, hunt their food before it strays. Students become owls and through an active simulation game they learn how owls meet their needs, what specialized adaptations help them survive and the roles they play within their habitats.
Boots, Birds & Bugs (Grade 4)
Available September-November and April-June
Students participate in a habitat study at the Conservation Area. We will explore two habitats – the pond and the forest. Exploring habitats means looking for animal and plant adaptations that suit each space and observing the food chains that exist within.
