Learn what Manitoba plants and animals are doing throughout the spring season and how spending time outdoors is great for our health.
Dates: March 30 – 31, April 1 – 2, 2026
Ages: 6 to 11 years
Fees: FortWhyte Alive Members: $55/day; Non-Members: $60/day
Registration: Opens February 3, 2026 at 11am.
Spring Nature Day Camp is an excellent opportunity for your child to explore and connect with nature over the spring break holiday.
Learn what Manitoba plants and animals are doing throughout the spring season and how spending time outdoors is great for our health! Spring Nature Day Camp offers single-day experiences; sign up for one day or the entire week!
| Monday, March 30 TREEmendous Trailblazers |
Connect with our rooted allies as we climb, hug and ID the various Trees we have here at FortWhyte Alive. They make look dormant but buds and blooms are on their way! |
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| Tuesday, March 31 Backwoods Adventures |
Roaming the trails, and blazing our own, on this day of building outdoor skills and learning to find our way in the woods and out in the world! |
| Wednesday, April 1 We can Wing it |
Spring marks the very beginning of migration season here at FortWhyte Alive! As we explore the natural world in it's thaw, we can observe the sights and sounds of life returning to the forests, lakes and marshes. |
| Thursday, April 2 Planet Protectors |
Empowered Sustainability is the name of the game! Being immersed in nature is the best way to feel the inspiration to apply climate action for even our youngest community members |
Location: Siobhan Richardson Field Station
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 am
To reach the Siobhan Richardson Field Station, please drive through the employee gate to the left of the Alloway Reception Centre and continue to follow the signage that points to the Siobhan Richardson Field Station and the FortWhyte Forest School site. Approximate three-minute drive. Please drive slowly.
PLEASE NOTE: If families of campers would like to stay and tour FortWhyte Alive, general admission applies.
Location: Siobhan Richardson Field Station
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Late Pick-Up Policy: Train traffic is common near FortWhyte Alive. Please factor this in when planning your route for camp pick up. Families will be charged a late fee of $10 for each 15-minute increment after 5:00 pm.
*Please dress your child according to the weather of the day to help minimize our indoor time.
