Contact(s)
COVID-19 Alert
All GRCA nature centres are currently closed and programs have been temporarily suspended. Please visit our COVID-19 Update page where you will find the most up-to-date information on impacts to GRCA programs and services.
Are you looking for activities that are fun, active and skill building for your group, organization or team? Do you want to get them outside and connected with the natural environment? Bring them to a Nature Centre.
We have a range of activities to choose from including snowshoe hikes, owl prowls, stream explorations, scavenger hunts, outdoor navigation challenges and survival skills programs. We have team building and outdoor skill building activities for all ages. With a three hour program your group can enjoy an outdoor campfire as a wrap up. Our environmental program guides will provide your group with an engaging and fun outdoor experience.
Cost, planning and other info
- Cost is $165 for a two-hour program or $215 for a three-hour program (including HST).
- Three-hour programs can include a campfire.
- Weekend and weeknight programs are available.
- If you have a not for profit organized youth group a subsidy may be available thanks to a generous grant to the Grand River Conservation Foundation. Please ask when you contact the Nature Centre.
- Maximum 24 participants if children are 6 and older. A minimum of two adult volunteers are required for youth groups.
- Dress for the weather. Mud, rain and snow are all part of the adventure
Programs and locations
- Apps' Mill Nature Centre, Brantford (Map)
Call 519-752-0655 or email AppsMillNC@grandriver.ca - Guelph Lake Nature Centre, Guelph (Map)
Call 519-836-7860 or email GuelphLakeNC@grandriver.ca - Laurel Creek Nature Centre, Waterloo (Map)
Call 519-885-1368 or email LaurelCreekNC@grandriver.ca - Shade's Mills Nature Centre, Cambridge (Map)
Call 519-623-5573 or email ShadesMillNC@grandriver.ca
Scouting and Guiding badge programs
For information, including a list of available badge programs, go to our Scout and Guide Badge Programs page.
Photos
View our Flickr page for photos of students, groups and families enjoying our nature centre programs.
