Field Trips

The Living Prairie Museum and forest

In this free, guided, afternoon field trip, students visit and explore different natural habitats located at the Living Prairie Museum, including the tall grass prairie, forest and indoor interpretive centre. The majority of the time is spent playing in the forest, and can include emergent teachings, smudge ceremony, loose parts play, tree climbing, campfire with fire safety and skills, hammock area and other seasonal activities and offerings in a child-led, forest and nature school setting.

FortWhyte Alive 

A free field trip offered in partnership with FortWhyte Alive.
This afternoon session includes a sharing circle, facilitated hike, and exploration of different natural habitats located at Fort Whyte Alive, including the prairie, forest, lakeshore, ponds and indoor interpretive centre. The majority of the time is spent playing in the natural areas adjacent to a large picnic shelter, and can include emergent teachings, smudge ceremony, loose parts play, tree climbing, campfire with fire safety and skills, hammock area and other seasonal activities and offerings in a child-led, forest and nature school setting. You might see and learn about the the Bison herd, mikiwahp (Tipi), pond, forest grove and tree house!
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City Parks

Free, guided, afternoon field trip! Students visit and explore different natural habitats located at a public park, including the tall grass prairie, forest and local wetlands. The majority of the time is spent playing in nature, and can include emergent teachings, smudge ceremony, loose parts play, tree climbing, campfire with fire safety and skills, fishing,hammock area and other seasonal activities and offerings in a child-led, forest and nature school setting. We will be near a bathroom and shelter.
Possible locations:
-Assiniboine Park
-St Vital Park
​-Kildonan Park
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Things to Know

  • Field trips are offered FREE of charge on select days. Âniskômohcikan will reimburse the cost of transportation. You just book the bus and send us the invoice.
  • Ensure students are adequately dressed for outdoor weather and that students bring their lunches.
  • All programs are subject to availability.
  • One classroom per visit please.
  • Please communicate with our coordinator at  [email protected] for any questions you may have.
  • After field trips, please fill out our follow-up  program evaluation forms. They will be emailed to you.
Field trips are offered to groups in qualifying neighbourhoods.
​Find out if your classroom or group qualifies.
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