Education

INVESTIGATING THE LIVING CITY SPACES

Education programs in The Meadoway provide unique opportunities to experience the story of habitat restoration and its impacts on local wildlife and ecosystems.

Find Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) education programs at other outdoor sites.

School Field Trip Programs

Bring your students on a field trip to The Meadoway!

Depending on the grade of your students and relevant curriculum, your field trip may include games, activities, and exploration about:

• Meadow creation
• Pollinators
• Toronto’s urban wildlife habitats
• The water cycle
• Native and invasive plants
• … and more!

FIELD TRIP PROGRAM BOOKING DETAILS

For Booking Assistance
Call Raja Raudsepp at (647) 505-9960 or email raja.raudsepp@trca.ca.

Program Costs
Flat fees for up to 30 students
Half-day visit: $255 + HST (if applicable)
Additional students (up to 5): $8.50 per student
Time: Two hours – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
(Times can be adjusted to accommodate student lunch hours)

If your school is within a Neighbourhood Improvement Area and costs are a barrier, please contact us.

Transportation
The Meadoway is 16 km long and is TTC accessible. Groups are welcome to arrive by foot, by TTC, or by school bus. Field trip location details can be determined based on school proximity to various sites within The Meadoway. A map of the entire Meadoway space can be found here.

PLEASE NOTE: Given the nature of The Meadoway space, there is no running water on site and washrooms are not always available. If your school is within walking distance, this may not be an issue. If your school is not close enough to easily walk, please call (647) 505-9960 to discuss the best options.

Virtual Programs

We are excited to offer Virtual Field Trips and Presentations for classes that can’t make it out to The Meadoway, but would still like to learn about this unique project!

Every Meadoway virtual program includes an introduction to what The Meadoway is all about, followed by grade-relevant topics. Virtual programs are curriculum connected.

Virtual Field Trips (Grades K-6)

Coming to you directly from The Meadoway! Includes an interactive exploration of the space.

• Kindergarten: Nature Discovery*
• Grade 1: Seasonal Adaptations
• Grade 2: Searching for Animal Evidence
• Grade 3: Plants – Above Ground and Below
• Grade 4: Healthy Habitats
• Grade 6: Biodiversity Investigation

*Offered as two 30-minute sessions for two back-to-back classes.

Virtual Presentations (Grades 7-12)

Slideshow-style presentations sharing comprehensive Meadoway content.

• Grade 7: Ecosystem Interactions
• Grade 8: Water Movement in a Healthy Meadow
• Grade 10: Terrestrial Ecosystem Sustainability
• Grade 11: Meadow Restoration and Environmental Challenges

Virtual Program Booking Details

Program length: 1 hour – including time for a question and answer period
Program cost for one class: $255 + HST (if applicable)

Please contact Raja Raudsepp for pricing details if presenting to multiple classes simultaneously.

To request available booking dates or for more information, please contact Raja ,