Learn at Home

Boy and girl smiling doing crafts Kawartha Conservation wants to help students and young people continue to learn at home and grow their appreciation for nature in their own backyards.

Anyone can partake in the free online education activities and learning opportunities offered by a number of Conservation Authorities across Ontario.

Here are a number of fun activities for students, young people, parents and teachers.

We would love to see your learning at home moments. Be sure to share them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and show us how you are appreciating nature at home.

Tag us @KawarthaConservation or #KawarthaConservation #WeAreConservation #StepIntoNatureAtHome.

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

E-Learning Portal at Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority have develop a number of great activities you can do at home including:
Make your own Anemometer, Junior Meteorologists, Pet Science, Home Gardening and more.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

At Home with Nature - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is introducing fun, e-Learning videos, activities, and resources that will help families deepen their understanding and appreciation of nature, ecology, and cultural heritage — all from the comfort of home.

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Check out Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Fresh Air Fun.
There's fun, discovery and learning available in your backyard or during a walk around the block.

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Visit Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Green online Classroom.
At-Home Resources for Connecting with Nature. Are you a parent or guardian looking for learning activities to do with your children at home? Enjoy these resources.

Conservation Halton

Download a Nature Journal, Nature Guide, learn about bird calling or play nature bingo with Conservation Halton.

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Online Learning with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
Here you can access nature-based resources to help keep your child learning (and occupied) during school closures.
These at-home activities offer you and your child quick and easy access to educational resources that help your child learn at home, independently or with your help. You can also access fun family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy. Let the fun begin!

Otonabee Conservation

Otonabee Conservation Step Into Nature At Home Resources.
In celebration of Earth Day 2020, Otonabee Conservation is excited to provide a list of educational resources for families to stay connected with nature while staying safe.

St. Clair Conservation Authority

Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Pond with the St. Clair Conservation Authority.

Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority

Observation Station

Create your own "Observation Station. Spend 5-10 minutes a day at your observation station. Draw or write what you see out your window......look for animals, birds, bees, spiders, and trees. Download the PDF of this activity found on curiodyssey.org

Science of Snow

Put snow in 3 bowls. Bring them inside. Put 1 in the window, 1 in the fridge, 1 under the bed. How long do they take to melt? Once they've melted, put 1 in the freezer. Have an adult put 1 in a pot to boil. How does water change? Solid/Liquid/Gas.

Download the PDF Water Cycle Placemat.

Watch a fun video related to the Water Cycle.

Weather

Weather, it’s all around us. It affects lots of things we do. Weather helps us decide what to wear, what to do, and even what to eat. Download the PDF of this lesson plus two fun activities.

Catch the Rain

Have you ever wondered how much rain is really falling when you watch it rain out the window? Today’s activity is to measure and track how much rain falls in a day. This fun and easy hands-on science experiment can lead to discussions about the water cycle.

Download the PDF lesson.

Keep track of your rain gauge data on the Catch the Rain worksheet or graph it over weeks or even months.

Kawartha Conservation

Go birding with Watershed Resources Technician Rob Stavinga and learn about some of the different birds in the Kawartha Conservation watershed.

Anthony Farnell's Weather School

Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell has turned to YouTube, creating “Weather School with Anthony Farnell.”