School Programs
EcoSuperior is proud to offer an array of educational programs and services to our community. Explore the areas below to see how your workplace, school, friends, or family can get involved!
School Programs:
School education is at the heart of what we do, and the programs that we deliver. If you are an employee at a school and are interested in having us, please view the current opportunities, that we have available below:
Follow the links below for full program descriptions and curriculum links.
Elementary Presentations
- Grade 2: Water Watchers
- Grade 2-4: Wild about Worms
- Grade 4: Keep it Superior
- Grade 5-8: Shower Power
- Grade 6: Preventing the Invasion
- Grades 5-8: Back to the Tap
- Grade 8: Lake-to-Lake
Secondary Presentations
- Facing Change: A new climate conversation
- Preventing the Invasion: Learning about invasive species
- Back to the Tap: Exploring our drinking water choices
- Natural Habits: The truth behind personal care products
- Learned Behaviour: Reversing our plastic habit
Program Bookings:
All program bookings are $60 for a one hour outdoor, or virtual experiential presentation. Please contact our team at erin@ecosuperior.org or by phone at (807) 624-2143 for more information.
EcoKits:
EcoSuperior is delighted to promote environmental learning for students in Thunder Bay or the surrounding North Shore, with our specially designed EcoKits!
Each kit includes an easy to follow, week-long lesson-plan package (five 50-minute periods), to be facilitated by the classroom teacher or a member of EcoSuperior. Each kit comes complete with a teacher resource binder, student worksheet package, and all necessary supplies and materials to keep your students engaged.
The EcoKits are intended to promote opportunities for hands-on environmental education in a classroom setting. Teachers can borrow an EcoKit for a 2-week period, or purchase for $60 each.
- Grade 5 Science: Litteracy – A hands-on look at waste reduction.
- Grade 7 Science: SpOILed – An investigation into how oil impacts the Great Lakes basin and other aquatic ecosystems.
- Grade 9 Academic Science: Kilowhat? – A study of kilowatt hours, students’ energy consumption and practical conservation strategies.
For more information, or to book an EcoKit, call Erin at 807-624-2143 or email erin@ecosuperior.org
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Summer Day Camp Program Update
Thank you to our community and all of our partners for making this year’s Summer Day Camp Program a success! Despite the circumstances, our team had a wonderful experience hosting our Outdoor Explorers program, and our new Bike Camp program this June.
Please stay tuned for more exciting and engaging opportunities coming to our community, in the summer of 2021.
Parent Resources
Summer Day Camp Reviews:
"The kids had a fabulous time and said they wished the whole summer could be nature camp. The kids learned a lot [of] interesting things [and] they even gained more confidence on their bikes. We will definitely register the kids next year for both weeks! Thank you very much for a great week."
"An excellent experience, two years in a row! "
Lil Buds Playgroup
Join EcoSuperior’s summer education special for youth, Lil’ Buds!
This outdoor playgroup doubles as both a caregiver and little buddy program, at our local Central Natural Environment Gardens. This environmental education program is perfect for youth ages 3-4 years old, who are interested in outdoor learning as we explore the importance of plants, water, insects and more.
Check out our annual scheduling and prices to get involved with us this summer! See you there.
Schedule:
- June 4th – 10:30 – 11:00 am
- June 11th – 10:30 – 11:00 am
- June 18th – 10:30 – 11:00 am
- June 25th – 10:30 – 11:00 am
Location:
Central Natural Environment Gardens (Across from Central Car Wash)
What to Bring:
Weather appropriate clothing, water bottle, snack, hat, and comfortable shoes/ rain boots. Activities run rain or shine!
Note:
Siblings are welcome, although programs are geared towards 3&4 year olds. Younger siblings under 3 are welcome at no cost.
Pricing:
$50 for 4 weeks, or $15 for drop-in.
Speakers & Presentations
Looking for a guest speaker? Our team offers a variety of presentations on topics such as chemicals and health, recycling, personal care products and much more. We can tailor our presentation to fit your group and your time, whether you are looking for a lunch 'n learn session at the office, or an evening presentation to your youth group or church. Depending on program funding, there may be a small fee for the presentation.
Featured Presentations:
Keep it Superior
Get a local perspective on the Lake Superior Watershed with this educational presentation. Using a 3-D model, participants explore a watershed and the effects of stormwater up close. Learn the difference between a storm sewer and a sanitary sewer, and what you can do to help prevent pollutants from entering Lake Superior.
Don’t wait to book- program fees are currently waived for this feature.
Available Presentations:
Bike Rodeo
In conjunction with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Safe Cycling Thunder Bay is proud to offer group courses and presentations to schools. We cover topics such as traffic safety, signaling, bike fit, and ABC bike safety check—while also giving students the opportunity to practice skills in a supervised environment.
Want to put these skills into practice? We also offer a guided on-road group ride to help you with that.
Sessions are available for children in grade 3 and up, and last 1.5 - 2 hours depending on your group's needs.
Interested? Contact us! julia@ecosuperior.org
Safe Cycling For Adults
Need more information about helmet and bike safety checks, the rules of the road, and traffic dynamics? If so, this presentation is perfect for you! Here, we offer a one-hour session that includes skills practice and a group ride to help your group feel more confident on the road. Alternate session length and course content can be requested, based on your group's needs.
Interested? Contact us! julia@ecosuperior.org
Radon Awareness
Did you know that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada after smoking? The Thunder Bay District Health Unit's 2015 Radon Prevalence Study found that 16% of Thunder Bay homes have high radon. This presentation is perfect for those who wish to learn more about radon gas, its health risks, and simple ways to test and mitigate your home and protect your family.
For more information or to book, please email info@ecosuperior.org
Rain Garden Workshop
What is a rain garden, and why is it important to have one? This EcoSuperior workshop provides all the information you need to source, obtain, and utilize a beautifully landscaped depression to help keep our lakes and rivers clean.
Interested? Contact us!: julia@ecosuperior.org
Recycling Education
Confused about what can be recycled in Thunder Bay, or don’t know why it’s important to recycle? We’ve got the perfect presentation to help you, your workplace, or organization learn all the ‘ins and outs’ of recycling in our region.
Interested? Contact us!: melissa@ecosuperior.org
Composting and Vermicomposting
Composting is a simple way to reduce your curbside trash by as much as 30%, provide a great source of natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden, and reduce greenhouse gas emisisons (i.e., the warming of our planet!). During this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting, including all the troubleshooting, tips, and tricks you’ll need.
Interested? Contact us!: erin@ecosuperior.org
Open Streets
Quite literally, our Open Streets programs are designed to ‘open’ our streets to people- and close them to cars. This simple concept is spreading around the world as a tool to promote active transportation, social integration, and/or economic development. Starting in 2014, our community has hosted 3 successful programs attracting a total of more than 5000 participants! This presentation will highlight the opportunities that Open Streets provide, to help build happier and healthier communities.
Interested? Contact us!: ashley@ecosuperior.org
Back to the Tap
When we turn on the tap, we automatically receive clean, safe, fresh, Lake Superior water. During this presentation, you’ll investigate how our water gets from the Lake to our taps, and discover how it truly is Superior. This program also offers a fun way for students to examine all aspects of our municipal tap water.
Interested? Contact us!: ashley@ecosuperior.org
Keep It Simple
Are you interested in learning about housecleaning, without all the toxic, harmful chemicals? This presentation helps decipher what ingredients are in your personal care products, and how to make safer choices about your products.
Interested? Contact us!: erin@ecosuperior.org
