Explore
the Park on
Your Own
• Choose one of
seven self-guided
hiking trails in
RMNP.
• Explore the Visitor
Centre; take
in a 30-minute
orientation, do a
scavenger hunt
with your class
or watch a video
presentation.
• Rent a Marsh
Kit from the
Nature Shop
and schedule an
unguided Ominnik
Marsh walk.
General Information
• Program fee: $3.90 per student.
• All students should bring appropriate clothing
(long pants, jackets) sturdy shoes, food and
water needs, and insect repellent.
• It is recommended that an adult accompany
each group of 4-6 students.They will be
involved in the activities acting as guides.
Reservations
Interpreters
Riding Mountain National Park
Phone: (204) 848-7275
Fax: (204) 848-2596
Email: [email protected]
Web Resources
Interdependence and Interactions:
MIDDLE YEARS SCHOOL
EXPERIENCES
Program Descriptions
Space is limited. Booking starts April 1.
Escarpment Odyssey
Riding Mountain
National Park of Canada
Middle Years School
Experiences
Students and teachers both will
appreciate and enjoy the natural and
cultural environment of
Riding Mountain National Park.
Participate in a field program; enjoy
the familiarity and history of the
Visitor Centre on a guided tour; or
immerse yourself in the senses on
a guided adventure-your learning
experience can be created here.
Students will be guided on a rugged and spectacular 6km
hike down the Gorge Creek Trail - an experience not easily
forgotten! Awareness and knowledge will be developed
concerning the geology, history, flora and fauna of the
Manitoba Escarpment in Riding Mountain National Park.
Grades 5-8
Program length: 3 hours.
(4 1/2 hours with travel time from Wasagaming)
New
GPS– Enhanced Escarpment Odyssey
A half-hour GPS orientation session with Friends of Riding
Mountain National Park is required for this program at a
cost of $2.00/participant, payable to Friends of RMNP.
Teachers and students familiar with GIS can collect data on
the trail, which can later be used in the classroom to “geo-tag”
memorable trail features. Please inquire for more details.
Grades 5-8
The Elk of RMNP Region
Riding Mountain National Park Interpreters guide groups
into natural areas where students are actively engaged in
research and monitoring using radio telemetry and GPS.
Grades 7-8
Program length: 2 hours.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/sub/edukit/index_e.asp
Bears: The Story of Duke | Wolf Research | Story: The Deer Meadow Wolf
Play and Learn: Black Bear! Beware!
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/jeunes-youths/sec1/on-bb/p1_E.asp
Camping > Enhance your educational experience
at Riding Mountain National Park by camping for the night
at Smoky Hollow- in the Wasagaming Campground
Camping Package– Daily entrance to the Park | Camping
fees | Evening campfire program | Interpretive program of
choice on the second day | Trip planning and preparation list
for teacher/ organizer. $8. 80 /per student
Boreal Explorer
Spruce trees, wolves, moose and fire are all part of the
“northern” or Boreal forest. Students will explore the extreme
interactions within this forest community. The program
will develop knowledge, skills and student commitment to
responsible behaviours and actions concerning boreal forests.
Grade 4-6
Program length: 2 hours.
Grassland Safari Including “New” invasive species component
Students use monitoring techniques to study the soil, plants,
insects and animals on the prairie. They will explore the
diversity of the remnant grasslands of Riding Mountain
National Park and understand the endangered status of
grasslands nationally and globally.
Grades 4-6
Program length: 2 hours.