Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Winter Wonder

Brought to you by the letter "S"!  Students go on an "S" hunt to discover sounds, sights, snacks, steps, and shelters of squirrels and snowshoe hares.  They use their sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to investigate winter in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Students will:

  • Stop to listen for Sounds in nature
  • Smell for things in nature that are Strong, Sweet, Sour, or Stinky
  • Touch things in nature that are Soft, Smooth, Scratchy, Spongy, or Slippery
  • Investigate Size and Shape
  • Learn about Squirrels and Snowshoe Hares, and their Snacks, Steps, and Shelters
Grade(s): K
Curriculum: Science
Themes: Senses/Seasons
Type: Field Study
Duration: Half Day to full day
Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre
Fees: $60 per class (half day) or $120 per class (full day)
Availability: November - March

Teaching Resources

Winter Wonder (1.4 MB)

Updated: Jan 8, 2026