The City of Calgary offers school tours at the Composting Facility and Shepard Landfill, providing students the unique opportunity to observe Calgary’s waste management operations in action.
Type
Program
Cost
Free
Alberta Location
Alberta -
Calgary
Age/Grade Level:
4, 7
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Water, Waste/Circular economy
The City of Calgary offers school tours at the Composting Facility and Shepard Landfill, providing students the unique opportunity to observe Calgary’s waste management operations in action.
Additional Details
Languages:
English
Location:
Field trip (indoor)
Format:
In-person
Activity Length:
Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
Join us for an interactive experience that will motivate students to take impactful steps towards reducing waste. The tours include a classroom workshop and a guided bus tour through the landfill.
Grades: 4 - 7 Program length: 3 hours total (90-minute landfill bus tour/ 90-minute classroom). Class size: Up to 2 classes (30 students per class) per day.
Cost: No cost for tours, but schools must provide and arrange bus transportation. Location: The Composting Facility at the Shepard Waste Management Facility (11920 68 St SE).
Accessibility
Accommodations for physical disabilities
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
Join us for an interactive experience that will motivate students to take impactful steps towards reducing waste. The tours include a classroom workshop and a guided bus tour through the landfill.
Grades: 4 - 7 Program length: 3 hours total (90-minute landfill bus tour/ 90-minute classroom). Class size: Up to 2 classes (30 students per class) per day.
Cost: No cost for tours, but schools must provide and arrange bus transportation. Location: The Composting Facility at the Shepard Waste Management Facility (11920 68 St SE).
More Info
& How to Register
Grades 4 - 7: Call 311 now to apply.
1st Deadline: June 1 - Fall session draw (Sept - Dec)
2nd Deadline: September 15 - Spring session draw (Jan - June)