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Nature Park

School and Home Learner Programs

In-person programs suspended until further notice

Wildlife in Your Classroom - Virtual School Programs
Registration ongoing
Each year, thousands of children are introduced to the wonders of nature through school programs at the Richmond Nature Park. Due to COVID-19, brand new virtual programs have been developed to offer a new, virtual learning experience. 

Wildlife in Your Classroom is designed for students in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Interactive presentations include activities, demonstrations, taxidermy, multimedia visuals and a Q&A session with the naturalist, if time permits.

Animals in My Neighbourhood

Learn about the basic needs that all animals have, their adaptations to survive, why they live in our neighbourhoods and how we can co-exist with them.

Educators have a choice of two different Wildlife in Your Classroom programs. Register for one or both!

1. Animals in My Neighbourhood - Skunks and Coyotes
2. Animals in My Neighbourhood - Raccoons and Snow Geese

$85/class or homeschool group. The maximum for a classroom is 24 students and 10 students for homeschool groups.

Technology/Equipment requirements:
Strong internet connection and access to a video/sound system. We recommend connecting your laptop to a smartboard or a projector and ensuring the speakers are enabled to provide an optimal experience.

Platform: Zoom

3 Ways to Register

  • Online: Select the blue button below to browse and register
  • Phone: Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
  • In person: At any parks, recreation and cultural facility. Note: Debit, cheque and cash are also accepted when registering in person

Click here to register for virtual programs

Storm Drain Kits
Help paint a yellow fish symbol beside local storm drains to remind residents that toxic substances dumped down drains may poison fish and wildlife in nearby streams and rivers. Storm drain kits are provided by the SalmonID Enhancement Program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans free of charge and are available to book from the Richmond Nature Park. 

Call 604-238-6188 or email nature@richmond.ca to book a storm drain kit. Kits must be booked in advance.

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