Conservation Authorities are leaders in environmental education and they have delivered innovative learning programs since the 1950s.
Conservation Authority Education Programs meet provincial curriculum standards and focus on environmental issues that are important today. Education programs also complement and enhance classroom learning by providing students with hands-on activities and experiences.
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Several programming options are available throughout the year:
Reports indicate that excessive screen time is having negative health impacts on children. They are spending less time playing outside and more time indoors, sedentary and screen-based.
The Ontario Student Health survey reports that students in grades seven to 12 are spending up to seven hours a day on screens, more than three and a half times the recommended limit of two hours per day.
Spending so much time on smartphones, video games, tablets, computers and televisions affects:
Researchers agree that spending time in nature and being active outdoors is beneficial to children’s physical and mental health, and helps improve their resiliency, academic performance, and social skills. Time spent exploring nature evokes curiosity and a sense of wonder. With less time spent outside in nature, children are losing opportunities to learn, explore, discover and understand our natural environment.
Credit: The Health Impacts of Too Much Screen Time (Nature Canada)
Use our Conservation Areas map to locate more than 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario. Plan your trip to one of Ontario's conservation areas based on location, activity, facilities, accessibility and more.
With towering limestone cliffs, caves and glacial potholes, it’s no wonder that Rockwood Conservation Area is…
For all you nature lovers who are looking for a quick escape from your busy lives,…
From bold-faced cliffs to beautiful views of the escarpment, Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area offers a fun…
Looking for a different kind of adventure? If you love hiking and rock climbing, Old Baldy…
At Eramosa Karst Conservation Area, the park is filled with treasures including forests, meadows and underground streams.
Looking for a fun place for a family outing? Head out to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville…