School classes, community groups, and individuals can book any of our programs for groups of up to 25 participants. Select your preferred program topic from the list before submitting your request.
RDCO park interpreters lead engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences in all regional parks, with Mission Creek Regional Park as the most popular location. Programs are designed to complement the B.C. curriculum (K–12).
Booking Details:
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Maximum of 25 participants per booking
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Programs available at Mission Creek Regional Park, in your classroom, retirement residence, or at other regional park locations
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To book an educational program (or field trip), submit your request using the button below.
- Each program is designed with a recommended grade range in mind. Program themes and subjects can be adapted to suit learners of all ages.
Request an Educational Program Form
Program topics
| Bats |
Bats are fascinating nocturnal creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem. Students will learn about the threats bats face and discover ways they can help protect them.
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| Bears |
Learn about Black Bears and their behaviours while exploring ways we can coexist safely with our bruin neighbours. This program includes a story, knowledge sharing, and bear artifacts and furs.
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| Bird Sleuth |
Discover the birds of the Okanagan and learn how to identify them. Students will explore bird habits and ways we can support our feathered friends. Includes a guided forest walk.
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| Gellatly Nut Farm Tour |
Tour Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park and step back in time to learn about life over a century ago, comparing it with life today. Students will explore how the Gellatly family lived and farmed the land, with a close look at a variety of nut trees.
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| Geology Program |
Explore the fascinating world of geology and the rock cycle at Scenic Canyon Regional Park. Highlights include views of Layer Cake Mountain, Pinnacle Rock, and a visit to the historic rock ovens near Mission Creek.
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| Kokanee Salmon |
Students will discover the challenges Kokanee Salmon face at each stage of their life, their role in the food web, and why they swim upstream. Offered at Mission Creek and Hardy Falls Regional Parks.
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| Let’s Talk Trees |
Just as we recognize brand logos in daily life, nature has its own “logos.” On this walking tour, students will learn to identify the unique features of Okanagan tree species.
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| Owls |
Discover the owl species of the Okanagan, how they differ from other birds of prey, and the traits they share. Optional pellet dissection available for $10 per pellet.
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| Pond Study |
Begin with a short hike to the pond in Mission Creek Regional Park, then explore the fascinating world of pond invertebrates. Students will investigate aquatic critters such as scuds, mayfly nymphs, and water striders.
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| The Masked Bandits |
Who stole the pumpkin? Was it an American Badger, a Pacific Tree Frog, a Cedar Waxwing, a Great Basin Gopher Snake, or a Raccoon? Students will learn about the “masked animals” of the Okanagan during this fun guided walk along park trails.
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| Walking Nature’s Way |
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Explore the variety of ecosystems found in regional parks. Students will take a guided nature walk and learn about the plants, animals, and other living organisms unique to Okanagan ecosystems.
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