Conservation Education Program Fees 

2026 Outdoor Program Fees

$8.50 per student for a half-day (2-hour) program
$16.00 per student for a full-day (4-hour) program
$155.00 minimum fee per instructor for a 2-hour program

$290.00 minimum fee per instructor for a 4-hour program

 

2026 Nature in Your Neighbourhood Schoolyard Program Fees

$135.00 per class for 1-hour program
$110.00 for each additional 1-hour program for the same school on the same day

$100.00 surcharge to cover mileage for schools outside the SCRCA watershed

 

2026 Specialist High Skills Major Program Fees

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs:

Certification Workshops: 
$310.00 per class for a half-day program
$515.00 per class for a full-day program

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Training:
$515.00 per class for a full-day program

2026 In-Class Program Fees*

$170.00 per class for a 1-hour program
$142.00 for each additional 1-hour class for the same school on the same day
$100.00 surcharge to cover mileage for schools outside the SCRCA watershed
*Some programs are sponsored and are free of charge – these are noted with the program.
*Additional fees may be required for large groups requiring more than one instructor.

NEW – Cancellation Policy:

The SCRCA requires two weeks notice for program cancellations. Any cancellations received with less than two weeks notice will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total program cost. This cancellation policy does not apply to programs cancelled due to inclement weather.

To book a program contact:

Melissa Levi, Conservation Education Coordinator, H.B.Sc.
E-Mail: [email protected]
(519) 384-0735

Myra Spiller, Conservation Education/Community Partnership Technician
E-Mail: [email protected]
(519) 852-6037

Mark Northcott, Education and Communication Technician
E-Mail: [email protected]

Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area
3653 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, Ontario N0N 1R0

­Appropriate Dress

The out-of-doors is an enjoyable place to learn if you are adequately prepared. Proper dress is extremely important when outside at any time of the year. In order to maintain enthusiasm and stimulate learning, students should be dressed to suit the weather. Rubber boots and rain coats should be worn during wet periods, warm clothes on cool days and of course layered water and wind proof clothing in the winter. Winter dress should also include hats, scarves and mitts. Insect repellent, sun hats, and light weight long pants are important on hot days. No sandals please.

Other supplies that prove to be handy on outdoor excursions are: a well-equipped first aid kit, medication for allergies or bee stings and insect repellent (if the season dictates). Insect repellent will be supplied.