Explore how water shapes the landscape and affects forest plants and animals on a field trip led by a Metro Vancouver park interpreter.
Important dates
Registration for spring/summer field trips (March 15 to September 25, 2026) is now open.
Registration for fall/winter field trips (September 26, 2026 to March 14, 2027) opens on
September 10, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Program details
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Grade level: Grade 2 to 4
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Location: Outdoors,
Capilano River Regional Park
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Timing: September to December, and January to June
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Duration: Two hours
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Number of participants per class: 30 maximum, including students and adults
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Cost: $190 per class
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Program description
If a raindrop falls on the side of a mountain, what will it become? Find out how water shapes the landscape and see the effects it has on the plants and animals that live in the rainforest. Walk among giant trees and trickling streams while learning with hands-on activities.
Sample activities (may vary depending on the location, leader, group age, or teacher request):
- Water Cycle Tag: Discover how water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates as raindrops in this fun running game.
- Drinking Water Discovery: View the water supply area (watershed) and lake where drinking water comes from and see the role the Cleveland Dam plays in ensuring there is drinking water year-round.
- Rainforest Scavenger Hunt: Look for living things that rely on water and learn about some of the surprising ways that different lifeforms help each other survive.
Payment
Once the program is booked, we will email you an invoice with instructions to pay by:
- Credit Card (online or over the phone)
- Mail in a cheque
Payment must be made no later than two weeks after receiving your invoice.
Cancellation policy
Programs take place in all weather conditions, unless deemed unsafe by Metro Vancouver. A $25 administration fee is retained for all cancellations and date changes. No refund will be issued if you cancel less than two weeks before your program date.
Planning for your field trip
Curriculum connections
Programs meet grade-specific curriculum. Contact us to discuss options for other grade levels.