Group Programs
Call our School and Group Programs Bookings Office at:
780-442-1442 or email cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca to book your group's next visit to the John Janzen Nature Centre.
Group Program Rates
Group Size
The maximum number of children permitted in a program is 30. The maximum number of people (including adult supervisors) permitted in a program is 40. Groups exceeding 30 children or 40 people must book an additional program.
If a group arrives that exceeds a total of 30 children and/or 40 people, additional parents and children/siblings will be asked to pay facility admission fees and tour the facility on their own. Additional participants can re-join the group after the registered program ends.
Adults are admitted with the program in the following ratios:
- Ages 5 and under: 1 adult per 3 children
- Ages 6 and up: 1 adult per 5 children
2015-16 Year Round Programs for Groups
Seasonal Super Sleuth
Ages 3-6
Search for clues by using your senses and observation skills to solve the mysteries of nature each season. We’ll learn all about local animals through a hands-on exhibit and outdoor nature trail explorations. Visit the garter snakes, salamanders and honey bees too, and discover what they do to cope with the changing seasons.
Program Length: 1.5-2 hours. We recommend 1.5 hours for younger groups (3-4 year olds).
Available: Year-round
Stalking and Tracking
Ages 6-11
Discover Edmonton’s wildlife by identifying and following tracks in the mud (or snow). Learn how to approach animals so you can enjoy their beauty, play wildlife stalking games and use our animal track replicas to practice making different types of animal tracks.
Program Length: 2 hours
Available: Year-round
Nature Observer
Ages 6-11
Discover birds, trees, insects and other animals to learn about their lives. Activities are seasonally based but can include birdwatching, nature games, insect hunts and more. Handle artifacts, visit the honeybee hive and explore the exhibit room.
Program Length: 2 hours
Available: Year-round
2015-16 Seasonal Programs for Groups
Snowshoe Adventure
Ages 7 and up
Travel on snowshoes while exploring the winter forest. Find out how winter wildlife adapts to cold weather and deep snow. (Snowshoe harnesses do not fit children 6 years-old and under.)
Program Length: 2 hours
Available: December to February (or as snow conditions permit)
Pond Exploration
Ages 7-11
Capture water tigers in your dip net, search for phantom midges, and look for birds and mammals that live near the pond. This program is full of exploration for curious kids. Led by a naturalist, you'll learn about some of the fantastic creatures that live in ponds. Meet a salamander or garter snake and play some nature games.
Program Length: 2 hours
Available: May-September
Busy Bees and Bugs
Ages 3-8
Peek inside a honeybee hive and discover the fascinating world of bees. Search for flowers, collect pollen, dance like bees, and taste honey in the comb! Learn to separate bee fact from bee fiction by handling inactive hives and nests. Explore the insect world that bees share by going on a mini-beast safari.
Program Length: 1.5-2 hours. We recommend 1.5 hours for younger groups (3-4 year olds).
Available: May-September
For More Information
John Janzen Nature Centre School & Group Programs
Location
7000 143 Street
Whitemud Drive & Fox Drive
Shared parking lot with Fort Edmonton Park
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
| Telephone | 780-442-1442 |
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| cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca |
