Using the parks class set of snow shoes, youth participants and supervisors will explore Beauvais Lake on snowshoes! Through interactive games and snow studies, students learn:

How plants and animals are adapted to survive winter in the montane environment.

To recognize animal tracks and signs during the winter

To enjoy some of our common winter birds and contribute to Beauvais Lakes ebird list!

Feel comfortable travelling on snowshoes Snowshoes are provided for this program! This winter program is available to book during the winter, call Heidi Eijgel or Sarah Downey for this Beauvais Lake Provincial Park Education Program 403 627-1152. In case of poor snow conditions, students can take part in this program using hiking boots only!

Top 3 Experiences:

1. Snowshoeing or hiking,

having fun and exploring the

outdoor winter environment.

2. See and interpret the stories

tracks tell us about the many

wildlife species active during the

SW Alberta winter!

3. Everyone will discover at least

one thing they have never seen

before in their whole life -

guaranteed.

Winter Ecology at Beauvais Lake - on Snow Shoes! Grade 6—12

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park

The Nature of Learning

Beauvais Lake Educat ion Programs

The Nature of Outdoor Lear ning!

www.albertaparks.ca

2016/17 PROGRAM

Reserve now: All programs must be booked ahead, call (403) 627-1152 or email: swparks@gov.ab.ca

Accessible: Can someone in your class use a trail rider? Ask about accessibility when you book. Field Study Fees and Cancellation Policy: $125 per field study, maximum of 24 students. Payment is accepted by cheque . Once payment is received, the field study booking is confirmed. Your payment is refundable for cancellations requested at least 1-week before the program or in the event of inclement weather. Available: December—March Class size: The field study is designed for groups of 24 students with one adult volunteer assistant for every five students. Groups larger than 24 can be accommodated, but arrangements need to be made ahead of time, if snow shoes are not required. Confirmation: Once the date, time, number of students and teachers are confirmed, a confirmation/invoice will be emailed. Payment is due when the invoice is received.

Phone: 403-627-1152

Fax: 403-627-1109

E-mail: swparks@gov.ab.ca

Accessibility: Our field studies are adaptable to suit the

needs and ability levels of all participants, and our fees are intended to be affordable for

schools and groups. By letting us know your needs when you book a program

we can fine tune your presentation and make

other arrangements.

Alberta Environment and Parks

Box 1810

Pincher Creek, Alberta

T0K 1W0

ATTN: Education Program

Beauvais Lake Educat ion Programs

The Nature of Lear ning!

www.albertaparks.ca

Winter Ecology at Beauvais Lake - on Snow Shoes! Grade 6—12

BEAUVAIS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

The Nature of Learning: 2016/17 PROGRAM