Got big ideas? Love being creative? Want to make a real impact in your community?

Join us at Claireville Conservation Area for an interactive Design Charette, where you’ll explore, imagine and propose ideas for a future sensory path.

As part of the Girls Can Too program, this hands-on workshop gives students in grades 7-12 the chance to learn how design works in the real world, and to contribute ideas that may help inform future project planning.

What is a Design Charette?

A design charette is a collaborative workshop where participants share ideas, sketch concepts, and problem-solve together. It’s about creativity, teamwork, and learning how community spaces are thoughtfully designed.

What You’ll Do

✨ Learn about the design process from concept to implementation

🌈 Discover what makes a sensory path engaging and inclusive

🌳 Explore the site during a guided outdoor walk

🛠️ Develop and present your own design ideas

📜 Earn up to 6 community service hours

Event Details
Who: Female-identifying youth in Grades 7–12
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Claireville Conservation Area – Field Study Centre (Check-in at the Field Study Centre building)

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Participants will receive a confirmation letter documenting their volunteer hours.

Be Prepared:

✔ Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes (there will be a short outdoor component)

✔ Bring a refillable water bottle

✔ Pack nut-free snacks and a lunch (30-minute lunch break + short breaks provided)

✔ All workshop materials will be supplied

Accessibility Accommodation: TRCA is committed to creating an accessible experience for all participants. If you require an accessibility accommodation, please email girlscantoo@trca.ca at least 5 days prior to the event.

Cancellation Policy: Minimum of 5 participants registered required for the event to run. Registrants will be emailed by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the event if there is a cancellation.