Youth Clubs

The Shaw Nature Reserve is excited to offer two youth ecology clubs!

Habitat Helpers

Grades 4–5
This ecology club has been running strong for 32 years and counting. The program builds knowledge of the natural world by exploring prairies, woodlands, and aquatic communities. Participants help at the Wildflower Market.

H2O

Grades 6–8
This ecology club has been running strong for 22 years and counting. This fun and educational opportunity fosters appreciation for science and nature through games and activities that focus on the plants, animals and ecosystems of the Shaw Nature Reserve. Participants help at the Wildflower Market. Applications are available in the summer.

Habitat Helpers and H2Os meet once a month from September to May, plus help at the Wildflower Market. 

For questions or to receive applications for both groups can be received by contacting Karen Bryan at Karen.bryan@mobot.org

          Applications must be received by July 15, 2025, to be considered.  A limited number of students will be accepted into the program.  Students must be able to attend monthly meetings.

Also available:

SIFT (Shaw Institute for Field Training)

Students entering grades 10 and 11
The SIFT program is a one-week summer field training experience at Shaw Nature Reserve combined with additional training and paid field work activities during the rest of the summer and following school year. Learn more