Come experience our inquiry-based education programs linked to the new BC curriculum and competencies. Each one is enriched with the integration of literacy, fine arts and stewardship of our natural world. Programs are linked to the curriculum for grades K-8 but can be easily adapted up to post-secondary.
Outdoor Education Programs
Have your class experience the magic of nature through one of our outdoor education programs.
Intro to Nature Sketch Pro-D Session
The Bateman Foundation is running Pro D workshops for teachers and educators on February 12th, 2021!
This Pro D workshop introduces skills and principles of nature sketching and how to bring them to your classroom!
Including, how you can implement the values of the Bateman Foundation with your students in your classroom. Our enquiry-based education programs are linked to the new BC curriculum and competencies. Each one is enriched with the integration of literacy, fine arts and stewardship of our natural world.
We are offering two options for this workshop:
Our Bateman Foundation hosted webinar:
- This workshop will be run on Friday February 12, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm.
- Available for both individual sign up ($25) and school-wide sign up ($150).
We come to you! In-person or through zoom:
- We are offering two of these workshops on February 12th, the first from 10:00am to 12:00pm and the second from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
- One of our educators will come to your school or create a zoom webinar exclusively for your school ($150).
Please register your interest using the form below.
Introduction to Nature Sketch: Grades 1+
Learn in your own backyard! This program takes place in a park or nature space near your school. Our Nature Sketch program introduces students to the essentials for sketching while observing wildlife habitats in your unique eco-system.
A limited number of bursaries are available for this program.
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Fee: $150.00
Watershed StewARTship Program: Grades 3–5
In this collaborative program, World Fisheries Trust and The Bateman Foundation encourage students to connect to the ecology of the Gorge Park while making meaningful connections to place and the environment through the completion of a nature journal.
A limited number of bursaries are available for this program. A special thanks to Eagle Wing Tours for their donation to help support our Watershed Stewartship program!
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Fee: $150.00
The HeART of Nature: Grades 4-5
In this collaborative program, the CRD and The Bateman Foundation encourage students to connect to Francis King Park, Witty’s Lagoon, or Elk/Beaver Lake through observation, inquiry and sketching to draw a deeper connection with nature. This program is offered on a limited basis.
Locations:
• Mill Hill Regional Park
• Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park
• Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
• Francis/King Regional Park
Available Dates:
• April 14
• April 21
• April 28
• May 5
• May 12
• May 19
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Fee: $150.00
Payment Policy:
An invoice will be sent to the contact on file unless otherwise requested no later than 1 week after completion of booking. Payment in full is due at least 2 weeks before the scheduled program, or is subject to cancellation. Fees are payable to The Bateman Foundation via cheque, cash (in advance at the Gallery), or credit/debit.
Where written notice of cancellation is received by The Bateman Foundation:
- For programs cancelled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date, a cancellation fee equal to 25% of the program cost will be retained.
- For programs cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled start time, the cancellation fee will be equal to the program fee, and no refunds will be processed.
Get in touch today!
Enter your information in this form, and we will get in touch with you to confirm a spot in one of our upcoming education programs! Or, email us at education@batemanfoundation.org with your chosen program and dates.