The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition’s Education Team is bringing “The Lake Defenders Program” to local libraries, community centres and parks. Geared to children ages 8 – 12, the program engages children in hands-on activities that awaken their curiosity and deepen their understanding of their local watershed and Lake Simcoe.
In Keswick there will be three sessions and an optional family day hike on a later date at York Region Forest, Ravenshoe Tract.
Saturday September 16th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Keswick Library: An interactive session that will include a slideshow, a brainstorm about discovering how we use the lake and lake related art activities. Students will be given a book Do Fish Fart at this session, with an explanation of how the book came to be written.
Saturday, September 23rd, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Claredon Beach Park: We will meet at the park and do some outdoor exploration involving dip netting, identifying kinds of habitats, and creating a watershed model. Parents/caregivers will bring children to the park by 1:00 and pick them up at 3:00.
Saturday, September 30th, 10am- 12:00p.m., Keswick Library: A follow up interactive session involving reflection on what we learned, ways to learn more, and completion of the art project.
Saturday, October 14th York Region Forest, Ravenshow Tract: Optional family guided hike day, details to be finalized based on interest.
