GO CREW

Our GO Crew program engages female-identifying and non-binary youth in the outdoor setting. We've made this program as accessible as possible to a group of students at Hebbville Academy. GO Crew meets on school property during the school day, all activity and equipment fees are covered, and each program day includes a nutritious snack.
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The students get a say in the planning of their program through an introductory focus group where they share their interests and what they’re hoping to get out of GO Crew. Over the course of eight program days, the group enjoys activities like cycling, outdoor skill-building, STEM activities, nature-based art, and more! To cap off the program, we invite the student’s families to join us and discover what their child has been up to at GO Crew. ​
Thank you to our current funders!

Food futures & histories

A curriculum-linked program for grades 7-8
Our Food Futures & Histories program offers students a field trip and classroom-based action project to learn all about the history and evolution of food sustainability in Nova Scotia.
With a trip to Ross Farm, students begin to learn about Netukulimk--the Mi'kmaq concept of sustainability--and Etuaptmumk--two-eyed seeing--by examining food systems, and how they've changed over time. This is followed by an action project back at school to address a food sustainability challenge in their community.
The students use critical thinking to examine food sustainability and gain... 
  • An appreciation of the interconnectedness of food, people, and the environment 
  • An understanding of food production through the lens of Netukulimk and Etuaptmumk 
  • Guiding principles that will support them in creating an action plan to apply their new knowledge of food sustainability at school 

ducks unlimited canada's wetland field trips

A curriculum-linked program for grade 4
Join us in exploring wetlands in Mi’kma’ki! We've partnered with Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver their Wetland Field Trips to schools throughout the South Shore region of NS. 
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During a 2-hour visit to a local wetland, students gain skills and knowledge by participating in 3 hands-on activities focused on wetlands, biodiversity, and species at risk:  
  1. Critter Dipping: Students will be amazed at underwater biodiversity! Using dip nets, students may discover critters such as dragonfly nymphs, tadpoles, or even giant water bugs! 
  2. Ecological Activity: Students will play an interactive and inquiry-based game that helps them understand wetlands and learn about why they are so important! 
  3. Nature & Birding Walk: Students will use binoculars along the trail to observe and identify various species of wildlife. Interpreters will use biofacts (tracks, pelts) for students to see animal characteristics up close! 
For more information on School Programs contact our Environmental Education Project Coordinator, Madison Ottens, at madison@coastalaction.org