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| Family | $130/year |
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Virtual Programs: K to Grade 12
School-Aged Virtual Field Trip Descriptions
No matter where you are, at home or in the classroom or both, your learners can interact with our educators and scientists and explore topics like biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment.
Browse programs by grade using the buttons below.
Kindergarten Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Is it an insect or not? How do they depend on plants? Learn about the characteristics and needs of insects, through interactive songs, poetry and specimens.
Kindergarten Program (2016): OE1; OE7; OE13; OE14; OE29
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round, but best in October – early November.
What are the different parts of a plant and how do they work to keep the plant alive? Get ready to be a plant in our action song. We’ll take a special look at some unique squash and pumpkins, too. What is your favourite pumpkin activity?
Kindergarten Program (2016): OE1; OE7; OE13; OE14; OE29)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 1 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Is it an insect or not? How do they depend on plants? Learn about the characteristics and needs of insects, through interactive songs, poetry and specimens.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things: B1; B2.2, B2.3, B2.6
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things: B1; B2.2, B2.3, B2.6
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round, but best in October – early November.
What are the different parts of a plant and how do they work to keep the plant alive? Get ready to be a plant in our action song. We’ll take a special look at some unique squash and pumpkins, too. What is your favourite pumpkin activity?
Science (2022): Life Systems: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things: B1; B2.2, B2.3, B2.6
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 2 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Is it an insect or not? How do they depend on plants? Learn about the characteristics and needs of insects, through interactive songs, poetry and specimens.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round, but best in October – early November.
What are the different parts of a plant and how do they work to keep the plant alive? Get your pencil and paper out because we’re going to draw our way through this discovery. We’ll take a special look at some unique squash and pumpkins, too.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Fall and Spring
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program. We’ll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages the use of SEL skills to build personal connections to the natural world.
Arts (2008): Visual Arts: D1, D2.1, D2.2, D3.2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 3 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Is it an insect or not? How do they depend on plants? Learn about the characteristics and needs of insects, through interactive songs, poetry and specimens.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round, but best in October – early November.
What are the different parts of a plant and how do they work to keep the plant alive? Get your pencil and paper out because we’re going to draw our way through this discovery. We’ll take a special look at some unique squash and pumpkins, too.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B1; B2 (B2.1 – B2.8)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Plants need pollinators, pollinators need plants and we need them both! What determines what a pollinator pollinates? What can you do to support pollinators? Explore these questions and more during this interactive program.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B1, B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Seeds are an important strategy plants use to move to new areas. How do plants in the wild move around and start to grow and spread? Did you or something else help them? Discover answers to these questions and be prepared to be a seed!
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B1; B2.2, B2.3, B2.4
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
What conditions do seeds need to grow? How are seeds from wild plants adapted to their environment? We’ll examine these and other questions. Are you planning to start some seeds or a school garden? We can discuss that during this presentation too!
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B1; B2.6, B2.7, B2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Fall and Spring
Our daily lives need plants, and most plants need soil to grow. Discover what soil is made up of through observation and experiments, and find out how we can help improve it. Don’t forget to collect some soil from a couple of different locations (e.g., forest/ garden) to explore during the presentation. Bring your curiosity and questions.
Science and Technology (2022): Earth and Space Systems: Soils in the Environment: E1; E2 (E2.1, E2.3, E2.6)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Colour can be for attraction, warning, protection or camouflage. Some plants and animals have specific colors and patterns. Explore what these are, what they are for and how they help with survival.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B2.2, B2.4, B2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Fall and Spring
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program. We’ll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages the use of SEL skills to build personal connections to the natural world.
Arts (2008): Visual Arts: D1, D2.1, D2.2, D3.2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Did you eat or use a plant today? No? Think again – what plants did you eat for breakfast, or brush your teeth with, and what plants are you wearing? Let’s find out how many plants and plant parts we rely upon.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Plants: B1; B2.6, B2.7, B2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 4 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Ever wonder what happens to insects in the winter? Do they all migrate like the Monarch? With the help of a simple experiment and specimens, explore how they use plants to survive the winter.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round, but best in October – early November.
What are the different parts of a plant and how do they work to keep the plant alive? Get your pencil and paper out because we’re going to draw our way through this discovery. We’ll take a special look at some unique squash and pumpkins, too.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1;
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Plants need pollinators, pollinators need plants and we need them both! What determines what a pollinator pollinates? What can you do to support pollinators? Explore these questions and more during this interactive program.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Seeds are an important way for plants to colonize areas. How do plants in the wild move around and start to grow in new areas? Did you or something else help them? Discover answers to these questions and be prepared to be the seed.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Colour is for attraction, warning, protection or camouflage. Some plants and animals have specific colors and patterns. Explore what these are, what they are for and how they help with survival.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
What makes up a wetland? How do plants and wildlife depend on each other? How do we depend on wetlands and what can we do to preserve them? Is there a wetland in your area? How can you help it?
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1; B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Fall and Spring
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program. We’ll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages the use of SEL skills to build personal connections to the natural world.
Arts (2008): Visual Arts: D1, D2.1, D2.4, D3.2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Did you eat or use a plant today? No? Think again – what plants did you eat for breakfast, or brush your teeth with, and what plants are you wearing? Let’s find out how many plants and plant parts we rely upon.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Habitats and Communities: B1
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 5 Virtual Programs
Available Fall and Spring
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program. We’ll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages the use of SEL skills to build personal connections to the natural world.
Arts (2008): Visual Arts: D1, D2.1, D2.4, D3.2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Chocolate has been many things to many people over the years. Learn about the ecology of the Cacao tree, then journey through history to get the complete story behind the tasty treat that we call chocolate. Discover the role and impact of cacao plantation farming on the environment and society.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Human Health and Body Systems: B1.3
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
We go to the grocery store regularly to buy food, but where does that food come from? What resources were used to get this food to you? Using our map, we’ll explore where some of our favourite foods come from originally and how far they have to travel now.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Human Health and Body Systems: B1.3
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 6 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Ever wonder what happens to insects in the winter? Do they all migrate like the Monarch? With the help of a simple experiment and specimens, explore how they use plants to survive the winter.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1.2; B2.5
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1.2; B2.6
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Plants need pollinators, pollinators need plants and we need both! What determines what a pollinator pollinates? What can you do to support pollinators? Explore these questions and more during this interactive program.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1.1; B2.2, B2.3, B2.5, B2.7
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
When you go for a walk in a forest, a meadow or a wetland, is it the same as it was 150 years ago? Probably not. We’ll explore the stressors of Cootes Paradise (a Class 1 wetland) and what is being done to restore this marsh.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1, B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Many plants and animals are threatened globally. Why has this happened? One reason is the introduction of non-native species to an ecosystem. What is threatening the flora and fauna in your area and how you can help? We’ll explore what has happened at RBG and what we are doing about it.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1, B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Chocolate has been many things to many people over the years. Learn about the ecology of the Cacao tree, then journey through history to get the complete story behind the tasty treat that we call chocolate. Discover the role and impact of cacao plantation farming on the environment and society.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1.3, B2.4, B2.5, B2.7
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Fall and Spring
Using nature as both muse and medium, students unleash their creativity in this nature arts program. We’ll explore patterns, symmetry and colour. A hands-on, collaborative program that encourages the use of SEL skills to build personal connections to the natural world.
Arts (2008): Visual Arts: D1, D2.1, D2.4, D3.1
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
December to March only; please book at least 2-4 weeks ahead.
Are your students interested in working to support the environment? Explore the variety of environmental careers found in an organization like RBG, ranging from Horticulturist, Gardener, and Botanist, to Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecologist, Species-at-Risk Biologist, Science Communicator, Nature Interpreter and Fundraiser. A great opportunity for SHSMs and other enrichment programs/clubs. Let us know what interests you and your students, and we’ll coordinate a program with one or two of our staff – get your questions ready!
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 7 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round; live specimens in June and September
We all recognize the Monarch butterfly. Explore what it needs to survive throughout its life cycle. Discover what you can do to help this endangered insect.
Science (2022): Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment: B1.2; B2.4
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
When you go for a walk in a forest, a meadow or a wetland, is it the same as it was 150 years ago? Probably not. We’ll explore the stressors of Cootes Paradise (a Class 1 wetland) and what is being done to restore this marsh.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Biodiversity: B1, B2
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Many plants and animals are threatened globally. Why has this happened? One reason is the introduction of non-native species to an ecosystem. What is threatening the flora and fauna in your area and how you can help? We’ll explore what has happened at RBG and what we are doing about it.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment: B1, B2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
December to March only; please book at least 2-4 weeks ahead.
Are your students interested in working to support the environment? Explore the variety of environmental careers found in an organization like RBG, ranging from Horticulturist, Gardener, and Botanist, to Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecologist, Species-at-Risk Biologist, Science Communicator, Nature Interpreter and Fundraiser. A great opportunity for SHSMs and other enrichment programs/clubs. Let us know what interests you and your students, and we’ll coordinate a program with one or two of our staff – get your questions ready!
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 8 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
When you go for a walk in a forest, a meadow or a wetland, is it the same as it was 150 years ago? Probably not. We’ll explore the stressors of Cootes Paradise (a Class 1 wetland) and what is being done to restore this marsh.
Science and Technology (2022): Life Systems: Earth and Space Systems: Water Systems: E2 (E2.1, E2.2, E2.3, E2.6)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
December to March only; please book at least 2-4 weeks ahead.
Are your students interested in working to support the environment? Explore the variety of environmental careers found in an organization like RBG, ranging from Horticulturist, Gardener, and Botanist, to Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecologist, Species-at-Risk Biologist, Science Communicator, Nature Interpreter and Fundraiser. A great opportunity for SHSMs and other enrichment programs/clubs. Let us know what interests you and your students, and we’ll coordinate a program with one or two of our staff – get your questions ready!
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 9 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
When you go for a walk in a forest, a meadow or a wetland, is it the same as it was 150 years ago? Probably not. We’ll explore the stressors of Cootes Paradise (a Class 1 wetland) and what is being done to restore this marsh.
Science Gr 9 (2022): Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change: B1.1, B2.1, B2.3, B2.4, B2.5
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Green plants are the only living things that produce oxygen and make food via photosynthesis. With the help of some simple experiments explore how the plant’s structures are involved and adapted to carry out photosynthesis in different environments. Use what you’ve discovered to answer questions in a Jeopardy-style game.
Science Gr 9 (2022): Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change: B2.3
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Many plants and animals are threatened globally. Why has this happened? One reason is the introduction of species to an ecosystem. What is threatening the flora and fauna in your area and how you can help? We’ll explore what has happened at RBG and what we are doing about it.
Science Gr 9 (2022): Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change: B1.1, B2.4, B2.5
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Chocolate has been many things to many people over the years. Learn about the ecology of the Cacao tree, then journey through history to get the complete story behind the tasty treat that we call chocolate. Discover the role and impact of cacao plantation farming on the environment and society.
Science Gr 9 (2022): Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems and Climate Change: B1.3, B2.4, B2.5, B2.7
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
December to March only; please book at least 2-4 weeks ahead.
Are your students interested in working to support the environment? Explore the variety of environmental careers found in an organization like RBG, ranging from Horticulturist, Gardener, and Botanist, to Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecologist, Species-at-Risk Biologist, Science Communicator, Nature Interpreter and Fundraiser. A great opportunity for SHSMs and other enrichment programs/clubs. Let us know what interests you and your students, and we’ll coordinate a program with one or two of our staff – get your questions ready!
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Grade 11 Virtual Programs
Available Year-Round
Green plants are the only living things that produce oxygen and make food via photosynthesis. With the help of some simple experiments explore how the plant’s structures are involved and adapted to carry out photosynthesis in different environments. Use what you’ve discovered to answer questions in a Jeopardy-style game.
Science (2008): SBI3U: B: Diversity of Living Things (B1) AND F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function (F1 -3)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Humans have used plants as medicine for thousands of years. Did you know that over 80% of the world’s population relies on plants for primary healthcare, and that many of the medicines we use include plants in their ingredients? We’ll explore some common and not–so–common plants and how they are used in different healing traditions, including Indigenous medicines.
Science (2008): SBI3U: B: Diversity of Living Things (B1) AND F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function (F1 -3)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
When you go for a walk in a forest, a meadow or a wetland, is it the same as it was 150 years ago? Probably not. We’ll explore the stressors of Cootes Paradise (a Class 1 wetland) and what is being done to restore this marsh.
Science (2008): SBI3U: B: Diversity of Living Things (B1) AND F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function (F1 -3)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Why are farmers and gardeners turning to organic practices? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Can you use these techniques in your school garden or greenhouse? Explore the interconnected world of organic gardening.
Environmental Science (2008): SVN3M: D: Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry: D1, D2, D3 (D3.3 – D3.6)
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
December to March only; please book at least 2-4 weeks ahead.
Are your students interested in working to support the environment? Explore the variety of environmental careers found in an organization like RBG, ranging from Horticulturist, Gardener, and Botanist, to Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecologist, Species-at-Risk Biologist, Science Communicator, Nature Interpreter and Fundraiser. A great opportunity for SHSMs and other enrichment programs/clubs. Let us know what interests you and your students, and we’ll coordinate a program with one or two of our staff – get your questions ready!
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
Plants live in a diversity of habitats and have structural adaptations that enable them to get the resources they need to survive, grow and reproduce. We’ll explore some artificial propagation methods that you can easily do with houseplants and explore the factors that affect their growth.
Science (2008): SBI3U: B: Diversity of Living Things (B1) AND F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function (F1 -3)
SBI3C: F: Plants in the Natural Environment: F1.1; F3.1, F3.2. F3.4, F3.5
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
Available Year-Round
RBG is Canada’s plant biodiversity hotspot, home to many different types of plants, including native, and invasive species along with those cultivated in our gardens. We’ll look at specific plants and their adaptations, discuss how plants are used medicinally, and learn about the important roles of wetland plants. Students will also learn why we consider some species “invasive” (rather than introduced), their effects on ecosystems around RBG, and our efforts to restore diversity to marshes and forests.
Science (2008): SBI3U: B: Diversity of Living Things (B1) AND F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth and Function (F1 -3)
SBI3C: F: Plants in the Natural Environment: F1.1; F3.1, F3.2. F3.4, F3.5
Hamilton and Halton board schools:
All other schools, educators or groups:
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