Cataraqui Conservation offers quality outdoor and environmental education programs for preschool aged children (2.5 to 4 years old) and for home learners and children ages 6 to 11. Both of our Programs take place at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area in Kingston that allow children a chance to make friends and feel at home in the beautiful forest, field and wetland spaces of the Conservation Area. Our teachers have over 30 years combined experience teaching pre-school to adult-aged learners in outdoor education settings. They enjoy working with children and passing on their love and extensive knowledge of nature and the outdoors. All of our staff have current first aid and CPR certification.

The Early Learners program is for preschool children ages 2.5 to 4 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program participants will experience a connection to nature through hands-on, immersive opportunities. The Program fosters a strong connection to nature by using our head, heart and hands. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the seasonal changes and connect with the land at a pace that feels right to them.

COVID-19 Update: Cataraqui Conservation has protocols in place for the health and safety of staff and participants. Programs take place outside to allow for physical distancing and all activity equipment will be packed for each child so they are not sharing. Pre-screening will be conducted and up to the parent/guardian to fill out for their child and themselves before coming to a program. Any participation (child or caregiver) who has symptoms or does not pass pre-screening will not be allowed to enter the program area. If washrooms are needed masks must be worn at all times to enter the Outdoor Centre. Further health and safety information will be sent prior to the start of the program.

Location: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (north of Hwy. 401 on Division St.) in Kingston

Fees: The Nature Program for Early Learners is $32 – $8 x 4 visits. Once the program has started there are no refunds. To qualify for a refund you must notify Cataraqui Conservation five business days (Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) before the block start date.

January 20, 2021
January 27, 2021
February 17, 2021
February 24, 2021

January dates cancelled due to stay at home order. We will re-schedule these dates for March.

Please call 613-546-4228 ext. 222 to register.

January 21, 2021
January 28, 2021
February 18, 2021
February 25, 2021

January dates cancelled due to stay at home order. We will re-schedule these dates for March.

Please call 613-546-4228 ext. 222 to register.

Our Nature Program for children ages 6 to 11 will encourage participants to explore the wild spaces of Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area and lean about nature and conservation. Throughout the program participants will experience a connection to nature through hands-on, immersive opportunities. The Program fosters a strong connection to nature by using our head, heart and hands. Children will have the opportunity to experience seasonal changes and connect with the land at a pace that feels right to them.

COVID-19 Update: Cataraqui Conservation has protocols in place for the health and safety of staff and participants. Programs take place outside to allow for physical distancing and all activity equipment will be packed for each child so they are not sharing. Parents/guardians are asked to stay with their child during the program, it will not be a drop-off program. If you are in the same COVID-19 bubble as another participant/family one guardian can look after both families. Pre-screening will be conducted and up to the parent/guardian to fill out for their child and themselves before coming to a program. Any participation (child or caregiver) who has symptoms or does not pass pre-screening will not be allowed to enter the program area. If washrooms are needed masks must be worn at all times to enter the Outdoor Centre. Further health and safety information will be sent prior to the start of the program.

Location: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area (north of Hwy. 401 on Division St.) in Kingston

Fees: The Nature Program for Home Learners and children ages 6 to 11 is $32 ($8 x 4 visits). Price includes tax and registration is required. Registration is for the full program, all six visits. Once the program has started (Sept. 30, 2020), there are no refunds. To qualify for a refund you must notify the Cataraqui Conservation five business days (Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) before Sept. 23, 2020.

January 20, 2021
January 27, 2021
February 17, 2021
February 24, 2021

Program is full. Please email ddoyle@crca.ca to be put on a cancellation list or wait list for spring programs.