School and Special Interest Groups

The Natural Heritage Education staff are available in the spring, summer, and fall seasons to provide educational programming for school groups (JK to grade 12) and special interest groups, such as Boy Scouts or Girl Guides. Education staff will customize your class/group program to coordinate with current areas of study/interest.

Programs are customized to individual classes/groups needs in one or several themes depending on the allotted time. The park educational areas of expertise are listed below and all park programs relate to one or more of the following themes.

Park Themes:

Great Lakes barrier bar and dune complex

Species at Risk

Eastern Hognose snake

Piping Plover

Military - War of 1812 and Nancy Island Historic Site

Native History (Huron and Petun)

Nottawasaga River transportation route and Schooner Town

Lumbering History

Aviation History

History of a resort community

To book an Educational Program or Tour of Nancy Island Historic Site please call the Natural Heritage Education Coordinator at 705-429-2516. Interested parties are advised to inquire early to ensure your school/group needs can be properly met.