Habitats and Ecosystems

NatureHood is all nature in your neighbourhood. It’s nearby nature— nature found right where people live: backyards, the park at the end of thestreet, a local green space. The Goal of the NatureHood program is to connect...

This day and age, it seems as though more and more children are disconnected from nature. However, our future leaders need to be equipped for tomorrow's challenges. As teachers, it is important that we prepare our children for the future...

Sustainability Hub is the largest sustainability video archive on the web for those seeking to live more sustainably. A sustainable lifestyle is the answer to slowing global climate change and living a happier and healthier life.

There are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!

Will you be visiting a national park or heading out to the country? Are you interested in unlocking a few of nature's mysteries during your visit? Then this activity-filled BioKit is for you! A diagnostic tool to evaluate the biodiversity...

Published by Environment Canada's Biosphere, in collaboration with its valuable partners, the BioKits serve as guides enabling participants to explore Canada?s biodiversity in a fun and interactive manner at any time of year. They are...

Green Teacher is a Canadian non-profit?magazine for youth educators, whether inside or outside schools. Four times a year, Green Teacher publishes innovative ideas and activities for promoting environmental literacy and global...

The makers of The Blue Planet present the epic story of life on Earth. Narrated by David Attenborough, Five years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, this is the ultimate portrait of...

Wilderness Awareness School is an environmental education organization based in Duvall, Washington. They are dedicated to caring for the earth and our children by fostering understanding and appreciation of nature, community and...

Learn about the tiny creatures that make up the amazing diversity of life in a wetland. Students will take samples of water collected from Wascana Marsh and investigate both the living and non-living properties that they find.

Create your own ecosystem! Learn about the complex relationship between the living and non-living components of a habitat as you create your own terrarium. Students will also explore traditional world views on the interdependence of...

Our climate is changing and the habitat we call earth is being affected. Explore the earth as a habitat by investigating the biomes of plants, animals and insects.

Become a wetland biologist for a day! Learn how scientists collect and use data by making observations and carrying out testing using real scientific tools. In this outdoor workshop we'll explore the wetland habitat of Wascana Marsh.

The Eco Exploration program aims to teach youth about their ecoregion through weather patterns and the local plant and animal species. Students will research climate change, emphasizing traditional knowledge and exploring the...

This is a one-hour study of the Life Sciences Gallery. The tour introduces students to Saskatchewan's natural diversity and explores human impact on nature. Tours are 45 to 60 minutes in length. Tours are adjusted to the age of the...

Loan Kits are packages containing specimens, books, activities and other materials designed to be used in the classroom. Teachers do not have to book a program at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to borrow a Loan Kit. They are available to...

The?Boreal Water Monitoring project is a partnership between SES, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, the University of Saskatchewan, and the elders, teachers, and students at each participating school. Students from several...

Nature Saskatchewan administers six sanctuaries as conservation areas, to prevent development, preserve habitat and for the enjoyment of its members and the general public. Although none are posted with 'No Trespassing' signs, to...