Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre

Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Energy and enthusiasm summarized today’s activities as @EdCampionCSS phys-ed and leadership students took to the trails for a day of team-building and fellowship.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

This very inquisitive class from @StKevinDPCDSB spent the day building structures from natural materials and investigating life at the pond!

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

@Notre_Dame_CSS spatial tech class spent the day learning how navigational technology can help them find their way in the world 🌎

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Earlier this week we welcomed @piratespocock1 Gr 12 Leadership students for a day of ‘filling their buckets’ as they look to serve their school community this semester

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Today we welcomed @CardinalAmbro English students, as they immersed themselves in ‘the hero’s journey’.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Inspiring group of students from @JBAPT_DPCDSB came today to learn about the sugar bush and how we can sustainably manage our natural resources.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Great group of bright young minds from @STFX_Tweets took to the trails yesterday to see how maple sap can be sustainably harvested as part of a managed forest ecosystem. 🍁

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

@StDanielComboni students had an incredible time learning about their role as ecological stewards, and how animals survive and adapt in the winter season.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

This week @CardinalAmbro students spent a beautiful day learning on trail at Silver Creek.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming @StPaulCSS1 grade 11 students for a day of snow shoeing and cross country skiing. ❄️

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Wait, that doesn’t sound like a woodpecker? We heard some new noises in the woods today, and were thrilled to see that our friends from @CVC_CA were here to take down some branches that broke in the last wind storm. #KeepWonderingandStayCurious @MrResendes

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Hey @dp_EarlyYears! It’s Groundhog Day today and we’re wondering what you think is going to happen? Do we have 6 more weeks of winter or will we have an early spring in 2026? #KeepWonderingandStayCurious @MrResendes

[St. Teresa of Calcutta School DPCDSB @stocmississauga]

Thank you to @DPOutdoorEd for having our classes enjoy the outdoors and participate in cross country skiing and cooperative games @ms_neiva

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Yesterday we welcomed @AllSaintsDPCDSB as our first group of 2026 where students got a chance to snowshoe and learn about their roles in the ecosystem.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Incredible day for the @stmikesbolton “Wings of Faith” crew led by Chaplain Minardi.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Inquisitive minds from @GoetzGators grade 11 Biology students as they explored the role forests play in the carbon cycle.

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Incredible learning today by @A_GonzagaDPCDSB Environmental Science SHSM students who investigated wetland filtration in the Credit Valley watershed and some orienteering fun!

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Fall fun at Silver Creek for @StAlphonsaDP grade 4 students today!

[Silver Creek Outdoor Education Centre @DPOutdoorEd]

Hey @DPCDSBSchools! The turtles have finally begun to hatch at Silver Creek! Check out Mrs. Podolsky and @MrResendes as they return 7 baby snapping turtles to our pond! @dp_EarlyYears @DP_EcoSchools #SilverCreekCritters #KeepWonderingandStayCurious

[Credit Valley Conservation @CVC_CA]

Are you working on research in the Credit River Watershed? We want to hear from you! 🌱

Present at CVC’s Research Colloquium. This is your chance to share findings, get feedback and connect with practitioners. Topics include watershed-related work such as urban ecology, biodiversity, climate change, aquatic systems and more. Submit your abstracts: https://t.co/q0yBkaPqXD