Riding Mountain National Park

Elementary School Experiences

 School Experience Booking Sheet (PDF, 50 KB)

 Elementary School Experiences (PDF, 418 KB)

Visitor Centre

Spring Hours:
May 17 to June 27 (Thursday to Monday)
9:30am to 5:00pm

Summer Hours
June 28 to September 2
9:30am to 8:00pm

Fall Hours
September 3 to October 14
9:30am to 5:00pm (Thursday to Monday)

Winter
Closed October 15

Program Descriptions

Space is limited. Booking starts April 1^st.

Discovering the Forest
Using their five senses throughout this program, students discover some of the plants and animals that make the forest their home. The sights, sounds and smells of Riding Mountain National Park come alive with the help of teachers, group leaders, guided by a park Interpreter.
{Note: this program requires an adult for every 5 students}
Grades K-3 Program length: 2 hours.

Marsh Marvels
Follow the floating boardwalk through Ominnik marsh; students will have the chance to see what lives in this water wonderland. Wetland dip netting and critter identification are just some of the possible activities. Program emphasis is on the value of wetlands for wildlife and people.
Grades K- 3 Program length: 2 hours.

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 3-6 Program length: 2 hours.

Grassland Safari - Including “New” invasive species component
Students use simple monitoring techniques to study the soil, plants, insects and animals of the Manitoba prairie. They will explore the diversity of remnant fescue grasslands in Riding Mountain National Park and recognize the endangered status of grasslands in Canada and around the world.
Grades 4-6 Program length: 2 hours.

Fees

Camping in Wasagaming campground with Interpretive program - $8.80 per student includes:
Daily entrance to the park / Camping fees / Interpretive program of choice.

Camping in oTENTik with Interpretive program - $15.57 per student includes:
Daily entrance to the park / one night stay in an oTENTik / Interpretive program of choice (assuming 6 people per tent).

Interpretive program - $3.90 per student – includes Daily entrance to the park / Interpretive program of choice

Self guided Park Visit - $2.90 per student

Explore the Park on Your Own 

• Choose one of seven self-guided hiking trails in RMNP.
• Schedule a group visit to the Visitor Centre for 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.

Reservations

Interpreters
Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
Phone: (204) 848-7275 (204) 848-7226
Fax: (204) 848-2596
Email: education.rmnp@pc.gc.ca

 

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