Frequently Asked Questions about Field Trips
In-Person Field Trips
Sample Half Day Schedule
- Arrive at Conservation Area (introductions, snack and washroom break) — 15 minutes
- Program — 90 minutes
- Lunch (if requested) — 30 minutes
- Prepare to depart (snack and washroom break) — 15 minutes
- Depart Conservation Area
Sample Full Day Schedule
- Arrive at Conservation Area (introductions, snack and washroom break) — 15 minutes
- Program — 90 minutes
- Lunch — 30 minutes
- Program — 90 minutes
- Prepare to depart (snack and washroom break) — 15 minutes
- Depart Conservation Area
Please note that we can accommodate two groups of up to 30 students for a total of 60 participants at a time for programming. Some programs can accommodate up to 90 participants. Each group of up to 30 will be led by an Essex Region Conservation instructor. Programs may occur simultaneously or one in the morning and one in the afternoon depending on time and equipment restrictions.
Fees
Half day program: $175 per group — one 90-minute program
Full day program: $285 per group — two 90-minute programs with one 30-minute lunch break
Please note our fees are calculated per group. We can accommodate up to 30 participants in one group. We recommend filling the bus with 60 students and conducting the program with two groups.
Virtual Field Trips
All of the details and booking information for our Virtual Field Trips can be found in our Virtual Field Trip information package.