Education Program
Connecting our Youth with Nature
Outdoor Education Programming for Students
Welcome to the CPAWS Ottawa Valley Outdoor Education Program
- Support efforts to shift learning outdoors through school outings, interpretive programming, and on-site outdoor learning.
- Expand knowledge of the Ottawa Valley’s wildlife, ecosystems and key topics in conservation through hands-on learning techniques and knowledge sharing
- Do our part in educating the next generation of responsible stewards of our natural places and spaces.
What We Do
- Animation of local nature excursions including age-appropriate nature-based learning activities, interpretive hikes and walks.
- On-site outdoor education at your school or place of learning, using resources like nature-based activity kits.
- Engage children in outdoor education through activity tables set up at festivals and venues.
- Host nature-based programming for families and the general public.
Interested in our outdoor education programming? Get in touch! ov-outreach@cpaws.org
CPAWS-OV's "Nature for Everyone, Everywhere" Youth Program
We are also currently offering a program for youth ages 18-30 who are interested in getting involved in conservation and land stewardship through unique community service placements. You can see all the details on our Youth Program web page.
