Fall means fun at GRCA nature centres

Fall is an exciting time at Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) nature centres. As the temperatures cool, the fall and winter activity schedule heats up with lots of things to see and do throughout the watershed.

Wee ones get wild at Shade’s Mills in Cambridge

Wild Wee Ones and Home School Forest Fridays at Shade’s Mills, Cambridge begin Friday, October 5 and continue to November 9. These programs are offered at various times throughout the year.

Wild Wee Ones is a nature-based program that helps foster connections between children and the natural world around them. This program is available for children three to five years old with a parent or guardian. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. and provide participants with a chance to explore the fields and forests throughout the park.

Home School Forest Fridays takes home-schooled children on an immersive adventure through Shade’s Mills Park in Cambridge. The program, designed for children between the ages of six and 12, runs for five weeks beginning October 5.

Registration for both of these programs is available online at www.grandriver.eventbrite.ca. If you have questions about the programs, please call 519-623-5573. 

Fall programs at GRCA nature centres

Nature centres operated by the GRCA provide children with many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature during the fall and winter.

During these programs the GRCA’s environmental educators share their passion and knowledge of nature and outdoor adventure in fun and exciting ways. The goal of these programs is to connect each child to a lifetime of appreciation for nature.

PD Day Camps

When there’s a PD Day, chances are there is also a GRCA nature centre program nearby to help keep your child active in the great outdoors. These programs take place at four locations operated by the GRCA — Guelph Lake, Apps’ Mill (Brantford), Shade’s Mills (Cambridge) and Laurel Creek (Waterloo).

Each PD day camp features a different theme, ensuring that each day spent at camp throughout the school year is unique. Themes include prehistoric adventures, stick play, survival skills, finding your way and animal signs.

PD day camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and supervision is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These programs are suitable for children six to 12 years old and registration is available online at www.grandriver.eventbrite.ca.

Birthday parties year-round

Kids love birthday parties where they can learn about nature and parents love the no-mess, no-stress option of holding a party at a GRCA nature centre. These parties are available year-round on Saturdays, Sundays and weeknights. To book a party, or get more information, contact nature centre staff directly by phone or email. Two and three-hour birthday party reservations are available at Apps’ Mill (Brantford), Guelph Lake, Laurel Creek (Waterloo) and Shade’s Mills (Cambridge). More details can be found on the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca/naturecentres.

Public programs available at the nature centres also continue into the fall, including those suitable for families. These are listed on www.grandriver.ca/events.

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Media contacts:

Cam Linwood, GRCA Communications Coordinator
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251  |  Email clinwood@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316  |  Email lstocco@grandriver.ca