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Get the Dirt on the Boreal Forest

      Students learn about the importance of soil and decomposition in forest. They do hands-on soil sampling and learn how soil types relate to plant growth. Students also draw relationships between the forest, natural regions and recycling. 

    Animal Life Cycles
    Grade(s): 4
    Curriculum:
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    Themes:
    • Plant communities
    • Plant & animal waste and recyclers
    • The 3 Rs
    • Natural regions
    Type:
    • Field Study
    Duration: 1.5 Hours
    Location: Cold Lake, Garner Lake, Moose Lake, Sir Winston Churchill, Beaver Lake or Whitney Lakes Provincial Parks
    Max. Group Size: 30 students
    Fees: $2
    Availability: May-June, September
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025