ACA@Home Airdrie Activity Clusters

Join us in the mountain's for an adventure !

Explore the living cycle of the forest by studying plants, how they grow and the role of decomposition. Students will consider the forest as a natural resource and discover how people connect with local forests. Connect with the forest by examining the natural and human factors that shape the forest landscape. Students will identify our forest plants, and use real forestry tools to explore careers.

This educational field trip offers a unique experience with an exciting full day of interactive programming that exposes students to the multiple values of a working forest.

The wonderful ambassadors facilitating our day in the mountain's will provide your students with tons of rich information, if you would like additional video links and resources to look at prior to the trip please reach out to me and I can provide you with some links suggested by the educators.

A few program themes that may be covered : Forest Ecosystems | Natural resource development | Tree and shrub ID | Tree measurements | Land use and multiple perspectives | Careers | Trees and their products | Stewardship

Location: The field trip will take place in Kananaskis, at the Jumpingpound location: ~ roughly 50 Km west of Calgary

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It will be your responsibility to drive out in your own vehicles as there will be no bussing provided, carpooling with other families registered is a great idea!

There is a small parking area that is primarily used near the Jumpingpound shelter here, as well as some extra space in the public parking area here. Please note, this is within the zone that requires a Kananaskis Conservation Pass.

Date & Time: The program runs on-site from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Friday June 6th

Suggested age: This program is recommended for Grades 1 - 6 however the content discussed may be aimed for the older students in this group. Younger students are very welcome to participate although it is highly suggested that a parent be present to help them out with the activities throughout the day. With that in mind, the educators are happy to accommodate a wide variety of ages with the help of each family leader present. Please plan to stay on site with your student(s) and enjoy a day in Kananaskis learning together!

Please bring a packed lunch and remember to leave the site as you arrived, clear of any garbage and belongings.

What I should bring with me:

• Pencil, clipboard or something sturdy to write on
• appropriate foot ware
• a small backpack, easily carried around for the day
• weather ready clothing, layers if chilly
• extra socks and shoes in the vehicle incase of accidents
• a hearty healthy lunch and plenty of water (no drinking water on site)
• sunscreen, bug repellent and hat if desired
• printed map to area, cell phone service is not always great in these areas
• any required medication like inhalers or ana-kits