Youth will investigate transpiration of leaves through an experiment with real leaves. Youth will also learn about capillary action, which is one of the mechanisms of transpiration, through an experiment with coffee filters.

In this activity, youth gather leaves, catalogue imprints of their discoveries in their field guide, and try to identify them. They then use their leaves to create a unique piece of nature-themed artwork.

Explore how plants make oxygen through a process called photosynthesis. Youth will use basic household materials to discover the few but important conditions needed for photosynthesis.

Youth will use homemade or store bought play dough to make and imprint of their favourite animal footprints/tracks.

Youth design and construct their own creative creature, and build an environment where it could camouflage. Youth will explore different types of camouflage and determine the best camouflaging technique for their newly created creature.

The youth will take on the role of a field researcher and become accustomed to taking research notes about their surroundings. Youth will record their observations by writing descriptions, drawing, and collecting evidence.

Youth look around in their environment to identify organisms based on traits and identification guides. Classification of organisms in nature is an important part of scientific research.

Learn about how we can impact the natural world and some simple steps we can take to help that.