Education & Workshops

Community Workshops

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EcoSuperior is excited to offer community workshops suitable for workplaces, youth programs, church groups and community organizations. Learn about waste reduction, efficient recycling, compostingor hosting a green event. Workshops can be tailored to your group size and needs – just ask!

Cost: $100/ 1hr workshop.

Recommended number of participants: 20

Available Community Workshops

Click on each title for more information:

Natural Habits: Making safer choices about personal care products

Waste Reduction and Recycling Education: Learn how to reduce your waste and live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Composting: The basics of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting

Beeswax Wrap Workshop: Learn about our plastic habits and what actions you can take at home. We finish with a step-by-step DIY beeswax wrap workshop!

Green Events: Learn event planning that is better for your wallet and the environment

Re-Wilding for Wellness Forest Therapy: Nourishing us back to remembering our connection with the living landscape.

Book your workshop or contact us to learn more at

education@ecosuperior.org

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.

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Things to Consider:

The program fee is $100 per presentation
The program fee includes the cost of the presentation and all activity materials.
Interactive presentations run approximately an hour.
*2-Part Programs are delivered on two separate occasions to dive deeper into topic information and provide further opportunities for engagement.

Follow the links below for full program descriptions and curriculum links.

Elementary Presentations

Grade K-3: Water Watchers
Grade K-3: Winter Walkers
Grade K-8: Pollinator Pals
Grade K-8: Wild about Worms
Grade 4: Keep it Superior
Grade 4-8: Sustainable Modes of Transportation
Grade 5-8: Back to the Tap
Grade 6-8: Preventing the Invasion
Grade 7-8: 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
Plastic and Learned Behaviour: Reversing our plastic habit
Composting and Vermicomposting: Reducing Canada's Food Waste
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The associated grades are a recommendation as programs are developed using Ontario's Ministry of Education curriculum documents. Unsure if a program would be suitable for your class? Please contact us at education@ecosuperior.org and we can assist you.

School Program Bookings:

All program bookings are $100 for a one-hour outdoor, indoor, or virtual experiential presentation. Please contact our team with any questions at education@ecosuperior.org or by phone at (807) 624-2141.

Book a Program

Summer Day Camp

Eco-Motion Day Camp

The Eco-Motion Day camp is a week long camp for 9–12-year olds; full of fun and engaging activities centred around cycling, walking, and taking public transit. Topics covered include pedestrian and traffic safety, proper helmet fit, bike maintenance, rules of the road, bike handling skills, and riding the city bus, all delivered in a fun, accessible, and safe manner.

Important Information

Participants must be between 9 and 12 years old and have access to an appropriate-size bicycle in good working condition. A properly fitting helmet is mandatory and if a replacement is required, one will be provided. Bike locks, bells, and high visibility gear will also be supplied. Participants should feel confident riding on two wheels.

Parent Resources

"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."
- Sarah A.

"An excellent experience, two years in a row!

- Chris T.

Lil Buds Playgroup

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EcoSuperior's 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.

Our Spring Session is now open for registration!

When: Thursdays in June: 5, 12, 19 & 26

Time: 10:00-11:30 am

Cost: $100 for a 4 week session