Environmental Education

The City of Brampton offers FREE interactive and exciting classroom workshops about pollination, invasive species, tree health and stormwater management to schools across Brampton (K-8). Students can learn about bugs, plants and animals that live in our parks and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy environment and neighbourhood. Workshops focus on experiential and inquiry-based learning.

Topics include:

The needs and characteristics of pollinators, plants and animals
Parts of a plant
Emerald ash borer and its effect on Brampton’s biodiversity
Stormwater management

Hands On Learning

A wide variety of real-life bugs, plants, skulls and nests are provided.
All items are local and were found in a Brampton park
All lessons are directly linked to the Ontario Elementary science curriculum.
Workshops are facilitated and designed by an OCT qualified teacher
The duration of each workshop is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour

Here is an outline of the Parks Education presentations that are offered this school year:

Kindergarten

Through hands-on activities and crafts, students will learn the various colours and patterns that exist in our parks.

Grade 1 – I Like Trees!

Students will explore the characteristics of trees in their very own backyard. Hands-on activities will help them understand the importance of trees and the crucial habitat they provide our wildlife. Students will have the opportunity to touch animal fur, tree cookies and insects.

Grade 2 – Animal In Our Parks

Students will learn the characteristics of living things, specifically wildlife found in our parks. Key lessons include classifying the six groups of animals, with the opportunity to inspect real animal furs and teeth!

Grade 3 – Parts of a Plant

Students will explore major plant parts and their importance to humans. Physical examples of plant species, insects, and a honeycomb will be available for students to investigate. Key lessons include the lifecycle and importance of pollinators in our environment, through categorizing the types of food pollinators grow.

Grades 4 to 7 – Invasive Species and Biodiversity

Students will identify local invasive species in Brampton and Ontario and assess their impact on Brampton’s biodiversity. Students can touch and explore emerald ash borer samples and insects. Exciting, interactive habitat and invasive species games will be played for thorough understanding.

Grade 8 – Stormwater Management

In this interactive workshop, students will explore urban runoff, assess stormwater management techniques, and learn about stormwater ponds through hands-on models. They'll discover how to protect watersheds, stay safe around stormwater ponds, and understand the impact of climate change, urbanization, and the role of plants and infrastructure in managing stormwater. Through interactive activities, students will compare traditional and innovative approaches, gaining insight into the City of Brampton's role in maintaining these vital systems.”

National Tree Day Planting Event

The National Tree Day Planting Event occurs during the third Wednesday in September. This is an event for Brampton elementary schools geared towards students in Grades 4 and 5. Event activities and lessons include tree planting, information about pollinators, instructions on tree monitoring, and the benefits of trees. The event can accommodate up to 100 students.

Cost: Free of charge (includes free bussing)
Time: 3-4 hours
Location: Various Brampton parks

For more information about the event, email BramptonGreenCity@brampton.ca.

Topics include:

Hands On Learning

Here is an outline of the Parks Education presentations that are offered this school year:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Here is an outline of the Parks Education presentations that are offered this school year: