Parks school programs

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The City of Calgary’s nature explorations programs provide environmental education and nature experiences for students in grades 1 to 12.

Designed by our experienced educators with a focus on hands-on learning, our programs encourage students to explore and experience nature in a whole new way. We offer full-day sessions focused on specific areas of interest, or we can custom design a program to fit your educational needs. Programs will continue to be offered at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Ralph Klein Park, as well as Reader Rock Garden and Devonian Gardens.

Whatever your needs or interests are, we will work with you to deliver a unique educational experience that will take your students on an exciting journey into the natural world.

Give your students an unforgettable nature experience! Our school programs include a classroom session, guided walk and unique outdoor activities designed to bring your curriculum to life.

Host your next education professional development day or school team-building workshop at one of our unique park locations.

Book a program

To book a program for your school group, please call 311 (or complete an online 311 Service Request) with the following information:

  • Program
  • Name of school
  • Name of teacher
  • Teacher’s email address and phone number
  • Grade(s) of class
  • Number of students
  • Preferred dates/days of the week
  • Preferred program time

If you have any questions, please email parksprograms@calgary.ca.

Parks school programs can sometimes be fully booked. While we do hold waitlists, we also recommend learning about these non profit groups offering similar programs.

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Programs

Class size

Maximum class size is 25 for all programs at Reader Rock Garden, and 30 for all programs at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Ralph Klein Park and Devonian Gardens. 

Classes over 30 students will be charged an additional $5 per student up to a maximum of 35 students.

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Programs

Grades 1-6

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Grades 7 - 9

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Specialty programs

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