Testimonials

What our visitors, big and small, have to say about our programs:

“A great trip! The instructors were fabulous – they know how to guide learning outdoors and how to manage the children. Everything was wonderful – the nature walk, planting, storybook and leaf rubbing activity. I’ll definitely be back.” - JK/SK Teacher

"Thank you for creating a program that helps students make a connection between the environment and their local community." Grade 5 Teacher

"The program was full of activities and concepts that are not easily taught in a classroom." Grade 2/3 Teacher

"Seeds from the tick trefoil plant got stuck all over me. They get stuck in animal fur as they run by and move to a new place to grow." Grade 3 Student

"I learned how to use a compass today. Every other time I was taught to use one, no one ever explained it to me so well. Thank you for doing that." Grade 5 Student

“The staff did a great job – the program was very informative and interactive. My students loved planting and were excited about seeing High Park from a whole new perspective.” - Grade 5 Teacher

“We had a wonderful time with you. It was special for us to walk on snowshoes and feed the chickadee-dee-dees. The day was so beautiful. The sun was shining and it was so nice to get fresh air. We appreciate what you did for us and we thank you with all our hearts.” - Grade 10 ESL class

“I learned how to use a compass today. Every other time I was taught to use one, no one ever explained it to me so well. Thank you for doing that.” - Grade 5 Student

“We had a beautiful cardinal on our bird feeder that my daughter made as a Knee-High Naturalist. We were less than 2 feet away from it and then it flew to its mate near-by and we watched them for quite a while. It was thrilling. Thank you very much for all the work you did on the program – I want to let you know how much we enjoyed it.” - Parent

"My daughter loves going to the Nature Centre on Saturdays, and I think you have an absolutely wonderful program. She was visiting the park with her day care today and was teaching the leaders how to feed the chickadees - thanks to your program." Parent

"The program was very hands-on and very well organized. The instructors had a great rapport with my students and made the experience very enjoyable." Grade 1/2 Teacher

"I wanted to thank you again for a great time with my preschool class. I think it was a huge success based on the comments I was getting from the parents at the event. You really engaged the young audience and my own three children really want to come back. So, you'll be seeing us in this summer." Pre-school Teacher