Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre

Energy and enthusiasm summarized today’s activities as @EdCampionCSS phys-ed and leadership students took to the trails for a day of team-building and fellowship.

This very inquisitive class from @StKevinDPCDSB spent the day building structures from natural materials and investigating life at the pond!

@Notre_Dame_CSS spatial tech class spent the day learning how navigational technology can help them find their way in the world 🌎

Earlier this week we welcomed @piratespocock1 Gr 12 Leadership students for a day of ‘filling their buckets’ as they look to serve their school community this semester

Today we welcomed @CardinalAmbro English students, as they immersed themselves in ‘the hero’s journey’.

Inspiring group of students from @JBAPT_DPCDSB came today to learn about the sugar bush and how we can sustainably manage our natural resources.

Great group of bright young minds from @STFX_Tweets took to the trails yesterday to see how maple sap can be sustainably harvested as part of a managed forest ecosystem. 🍁

@StDanielComboni students had an incredible time learning about their role as ecological stewards, and how animals survive and adapt in the winter season.

This week @CardinalAmbro students spent a beautiful day learning on trail at Silver Creek.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming @StPaulCSS1 grade 11 students for a day of snow shoeing and cross country skiing. ❄️

Wait, that doesn’t sound like a woodpecker? We heard some new noises in the woods today, and were thrilled to see that our friends from @CVC_CA were here to take down some branches that broke in the last wind storm. #KeepWonderingandStayCurious @MrResendes

Hey @dp_EarlyYears! It’s Groundhog Day today and we’re wondering what you think is going to happen? Do we have 6 more weeks of winter or will we have an early spring in 2026? #KeepWonderingandStayCurious @MrResendes

Thank you to @DPOutdoorEd for having our classes enjoy the outdoors and participate in cross country skiing and cooperative games @ms_neiva

Yesterday we welcomed @AllSaintsDPCDSB as our first group of 2026 where students got a chance to snowshoe and learn about their roles in the ecosystem.

Incredible day for the @stmikesbolton “Wings of Faith” crew led by Chaplain Minardi.

Inquisitive minds from @GoetzGators grade 11 Biology students as they explored the role forests play in the carbon cycle.

Incredible learning today by @A_GonzagaDPCDSB Environmental Science SHSM students who investigated wetland filtration in the Credit Valley watershed and some orienteering fun!

Fall fun at Silver Creek for @StAlphonsaDP grade 4 students today!

Hey @DPCDSBSchools! The turtles have finally begun to hatch at Silver Creek! Check out Mrs. Podolsky and @MrResendes as they return 7 baby snapping turtles to our pond! @dp_EarlyYears @DP_EcoSchools #SilverCreekCritters #KeepWonderingandStayCurious

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