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Nature Navigators

Travel back to a time before GPS and Google maps! In Nature Navigators, students are challenged to use natural clues, a compass, and a map, to uncover how civilizations navigate and are shaped by the land. By embarking on a park-wide treasure hunt, students uncover the park’s rich history and explore how the land and people have changed over time.   

Students will:

  • Explore how geography influences settlement
  • Learn and practice compass skills
  • Investigate natural navigation techniques
  • Discover how the park’s history is tied to its landscape
  • Reflect on their roles in the land's ongoing story
Grade(s): 5
Curriculum: Social Studies
Themes: Geographic features influence where and how people live
Agriculture shaped the rural Alberta
People have used nature to navigate for thousands of years and have passed on this knowledge from generation to generation
Learning to navigate the land helps us to understand the past
Type: Field Study
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: Beauvais Lake Provincial Park OR Park Lake Provincial Park
Max. Group Size: 30 students
Fees: $65
Availability: September - October, May – June
Note:

This program may be available at alternative park locations near your school. Please inquire!

Updated: Apr 17, 2026