Get ready for a family adventure at Claireville Conservation Area!

In this active program, participants are introduced to aquatic and semi aquatic insects, amphibians, fish and macroinvertebrates.

Join us for an introduction to some of the aquatic and semi aquatic insects, amphibians, fish and macroinvertebrates (aquatic inscts).

You will learn through knowledge sharing, observation and hands on interaction to safely collect and identify macroinvertebrates directly from a shallow tributary to the Humber river.

Individuals and families can join TRCA staff collecting in the stream and learn how to
– Use a D net to collect macroinvertebrates
– Observe and identify a variety of aquatic species
– Use species identification equipment and technology
– Make diagnoses about water health based on real time observations

(Participants do not need to enter the stream to engage in this program. There will be a water safety talk prior to the beginning of ths program. All macroinvertebrates collected will be returned to the stream)

When the hike is over, join us in the grounds of the field study for a complimentary freezie.

Sessions can be cancelled for a variety of reasons (such as inclement weather) at the discretion of the program instructors. Participants will be contacted by the email and/or phone number they registered with on Eventbrite.