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Specialty Science Days

Providing students hands-on learning in environmental science for Grades 7–12.

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Agri-Ecosystems Day

Local agriculture experts will share hands-on activities connecting to healthy soils and sustainable agriculture in Manitoba. Learn about nutrients, soil types, watersheds, climate and more!

May 6, 2027

9:30am-3:30pm

Registration opens February 8, 2027 at 9am.

Registration opens February 8, 2027 at 9am.

 

Arctic Science Day

Learn about Arctic climate change research with researchers and graduate students from University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science.

Virtual Arctic Science Day

March 3, 2027

9:00am – 12:00pm on Zoom (3x1hr sessions)
No registration limit

Arctic Science Day @ FWA

March 4, 2027

Grade 7-8 Experience

10 am – 12 pm OR 12:45 – 2:45 pm

Maximum: 25 students per school 

Grade 9-12 Experience

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Maximum: 5 students per school

Registration opens November 23, 2026 at 9am

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Freshwater Day

Learn from local environmental scientists about the health of our freshwater ecosystems. Your students will test water chemistry, observe freshwater invertebrates, and discover more about problems and solutions to water issues in Manitoba.

October 1, 2026

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Thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support of FortWhyte Alive’s Specialty Science Days.