Five Visit program
Imagine an inclusive, expert-led outdoor field trip that lasts all year. In this series of field trips designed and led by a certified teacher, your class will:
- explore the forest and garden
- observe seasonal changes
- become familiar with local plants and animals
- develop their Core Competencies in science
- build relationships with nature and their community
- complete a journal project as they progress through the year
We'll also provide you with a package of optional learning resources for each field trip to help you and your class deepen your learning.
Thanks to the Milner Gardens & Woodland Society and a number of generous donors, the Five Visit Program is offered free of charge.
Field trips for schools and community groups
Enrich your outdoor learning with a field trip to Milner Gardens & Woodland. Classes and community groups can:
- learn about our local ecosystems from an expert
- practice their observation skills
- develop teamwork in our Food Garden
- use their senses to explore nature
- smell the flowers, listen to birds in the forest, or work together in the garden
We are happy to adapt our programming to the interests and needs of your class.
Garden Discovery Backpacks
Turn your family's visit to Milner Gardens & Woodland into a learning adventure!
Borrowing a backpack is included with your admission to the gardens. Each backpack includes:
- journaling tools
- identification cards for bugs and birds
- two handheld magnifying glasses
- a free Plant Heroes journal for each child in your group to complete and take home
Recommended for children 5 and up and their families.
Garden Discovery Backpacks can be checked out from the Welcome Centre every open day until 3pm. Limit one backpack per family and one journal per child.