This week, over 2,000 Grades 6 and 7 students from schools across the London and Thames Valley District School Boards are joining in on the Carolinian Forest Festival.
This self-funded festival at Springwater Conservation Area features 37 hands-on activities aligning with the Ontario curriculum.
Students will explore the forest ecosystem at Springwater, learn about biodiversity and species at risk, and better understand the impact of climate change through the various activities.
The goal, notes Festival Coordinator Betsy McClure, is to help students discover the value and importance of the Carolinian Life Zone and our local forests. “It is well established that human health and well-being are closely linked to the health of our trees and forests. This Festival offers students a chance to explore the natural wonders right in their own backyard.”
The event will see the support of volunteers from conservation authorities, environmental organizations, and over 150 high school students.
Written by: K. Freeman/Emily Ryckman, myFM Parkside Collegiate Institute co-op student
