Education Programs Great Blue Heron Provincial Park 2018 Programs Bring your class to our outdoor classroom! Guided school programs are offered spring and fall in Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. Booking: Accepted year-round on a first come first served basis. Complete the attached booking form or phone (306) 953-3571. Book early, as limited dates are available. Cost: $1/student per program, park entry is FREE. No charge for teachers and chaperones. Program Dates: Monday to Friday, mid-may to June 28, mid-aug to Sept 30. Additional program dates and times may be accommodated. Park Quick Facts: Located 45 minutes (70 km) N of Prince Albert, or 10 km from Christopher Lake. Amenities are located at Emma and Anglin lakes. More than 20 km of scenic hiking trails. Murray Point, Emma Lake, offers a large picnic area with covered shelter and firepit. A wheelchair accessible trail is located in the campground. Anglin Lake is a shallow, sheltered chain of lakes, great for canoeing. Group camping areas have docks and easy access to lake. Anderson Point, Anglin Lake, is home to the historic Anderson trapper s cabin. In the Area: Close proximity to mini-golf at Sunnyside. Beach store with ice cream!
Programs Critter Dipping PreK K (45 minutes to 1 hour) Discover underwater life in the lake by catching critters and taking a close-up look at the creepy, cool and sometimes slimy water bugs. Rubber boots required, spare socks recommended. Lake Discovery Gr 1-3 (1 hour) Explore the lake. Discover the plants and animals that live above and below the water s surface. Slip on your rubber boots and discover the amazing adaptations of dragonflies, leeches and loons. Rubber boots required. Gr 4-7 (1 hour) Discover the diversity of life in the lake. Complete a hands-on study of aquatic organisms and shoreline plants to better understand the interrelationships that exist within the lake ecosystem. Rubber boots required. Curriculum Connections: Critter Dipping, Lake Discovery Kindergarten LTK.1, NSK.1 Grade 1 LT1.1, LT1.2, DS1.2 Grade 2 AN2.1, AW2.1, AW2.2 Grade 3 PL3.2 Grade 4 HC4.1, HC4.2, HC4.3 Grade 5 RW5.1 Grade 6 DL6.3 Grade 7 IE7.2 Celebration of Plants Gr 3 (1 hour) Camouflage PreK K (45 minutes to 1 hour) Who s hiding in the forest? Bugs, animals and birds blend in with their surroundings making them hard to spot. Explore the forest using all your senses and watch for the clues that animals leave behind. Boreal Forest Discovery Gr 1-6 (1 hour) Jump like a fox and hide like a hare. Discover the animals that are well adapted to life in the boreal forest. Learn about adaptations through games and activities. Curriculum Connections: Camouflage, Boreal Forest Discovery Kindergarten LTK.1, NSK.1 Grade 1 LT1.1, LT1.2, DS1.2 Grade 2 AN2.1, AW2.3 Grade 4 HC4.1, HC4.2 Grade 6 DL6.3 Play plant bingo along the trail. Students learn to identify plant species and how humans have used these plants for generations. Curriculum Connections: Grade 3 PL3.1, PL3.2, ES3.1, ES3.2, DR1.3
Discover Geocaching Gr 5-8 (1 hour) Geocaching is a fun, high-tech scavenger hunt using a GPS. Learn to navigate and find hidden caches filled with clues, questions and treasure. GPS units provided. Gr 5-8 (1 hour) Learn to use a compass, take a bearing, follow a bearing and complete a short course. Compasses provided. Curriculum Connections: Discover Geocaching, Grade 5 PE5.7 Grade 6 PE6.10 Grade 7 PE7.9 Grade 8 PE8.8 Anglin Trails Guided Hike Various grades (1-2 hours) Interpreters are available to provide guided hikes on the Anglin Lake trails. Contact staff to discuss specific learning outcomes. Guided hikes focus on natural and cultural history of the park. Topics include: history of Anglin Lake; how the lake was formed; trapping and forestry history of the area; importance of lake for loon populations; plant identification; animal track and scat identification; bird identification; and the boreal forest ecosystem. Self-Use Kits Book a self-use kit for your field trip. Kits are free to borrow. Contact park staff to discuss availability. Discovery pack includes everything you will need to complete the compass activity at Murray Point, Emma Lake. Kit includes 15 compasses, instruction sheets, directions for completing the compass course. Take a Hike Explore the Anglin Lake trails with your group. Pack includes trail maps, binoculars, magnifying glasses, activities and references guides (tracks, plants and insects). Activities include: Plant bingo, paint chip match, nature art, match the scat, tree quest. Lake Discovery Discover the critters that call the lake home. Pack includes binoculars, magnifying glasses, observation containers and dip nets. Activities include: Lake bingo, identification cards, identification cards. Anderson Cabin Tour Various grades (1 hour) Tour the site of the historic Anderson cabin. Learn about the life of a trapper.
Know Before You Go Be Prepared for the Weather: Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, warm and water proof clothing. Take note, if rubber boots are required for your program. Teachers and Chaperones: Are required to participate in all programs. Cell Coverage: There is good cell service at Emma Lake and intermittent service at Anglin Lake. Cancellations: Programs are not usually cancelled due to weather unless requested by the school or in extreme/unsafe situations. Campfires: Are allowed in the park. Please bring matches, paper, roasting sticks and axe. Wood is provided on-site. Please discuss campfire needs during your booking. In the case of a fire ban, campfires are prohibited. Running Water: May not be available at your program location. Plan ahead and bring bottled water and hand sanitizer. Safety: In case of medical or other emergencies, all groups must maintain their own transportation while visiting the park. In the Classroom: Discuss with students ways that they can reduce their impact reduce packaging on food items, recycle materials and respect the natural environment during your visit. Booking Information Program Times: To be discussed during the booking. Usual start times are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Bus departure time is usually 2:00 p.m. Group Size: Each program can accommodate 25-30 students. For larger groups, contact the park staff to discuss program options. Payment: Cash, cheque or credit card payment is accepted. Payment is due on the day of the program. A receipt will be issued. We cannot invoice for services at a later date. Group Camping: Group sites are available by contacting the park, (306) 982-6250. Cost is $12 non-refundable reservation fee, plus $1/person per night. This special rate only applies to school and youth groups during May/June and September/October. Further Information: Learn more about Great Blue Heron Provincial Park at www.saskparks.com.
Great Blue Heron Provincial Park Education Program Booking Form You will receive a response within 2-3 business days. Bookings will be finalized in May, once Park Interpreters are hired. Group camping must be booked separately, by contacting the park office at (306) 982-6250 Today s Date: School Name: Phone: Mailing address: Email address: Fax: Contact person: Cell phone: Name(s) of other teachers who will be attending trip (if different than above): Grade(s): # of students: # of chaperones: Is your group camping overnight? Y N Preferred Program Date: 1 st Choice: Planned Arrival Time: 2 nd Choice: 3 rd Choice: Planned Departure Time: Select desired program(s): Critter Dipping (PreK-K) Camouflage Hike (PreK-K) Lake Discovery (Gr1-3) Lake Field Study (Gr4-7) Boreal Forest Discovery (Gr1-6) Celebration of Plants (Gr 3) Discover Geocaching (Gr 5-8) (Gr 5-8) Anglin Trails Guided Hike Anderson Cabin Tour Self-Use Kit (please list) Please list any other curriculum-based themes or inquiry-based learning questions that would help interpretive staff tailor the program to your group. Are there any special considerations that your interpreter should be aware of? (ie) mobility issues, special needs, allergies, etc. Y N In most cases, programs can be adapted to better suit your group. Please discuss any special needs with a Park Interpreter ahead of time. Return completed form to: Sonnet McGuire Email: sonnet.mcguire@gov.sk.ca Fax:306-953-2502