Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre


To foster public awareness and knowledge of the inherent values of wetlands and associated ecosystems, and to encourage public support for their conservation through innovative education and outreach programs.

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  • NGO Non-Profit or Charitable Organization

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Nathalie Bays
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Programs and Materials

Name Type Description & Features
Caring for our Watersheds
 Program All students grades 7-12 are asked to write a 1000 word proposal of what they can do to improve their watershed (including a budget). Prizes to be won, implementation funds available. Sustainability projects in the school and community are encouraged.
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GIS Basics Workshop
 Program This four day interactive workshop for educators combines GIS (Geographic Information System) and GPS (Global Positioning System) technologies to make maps!
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Project WET
 Program Project WET is one of Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre’s programs for youth group leaders and educators. If you work with children in grades K-12, you’ll love this collection of hands-on water-related activities that are informative, fun and easy to use.
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River Watch (Water Quality & Monitoring)
 Program River Watch, a program of the Red River Centre for Watershed Education, has teachers, students and citizens teaming up to monitor the water quality of selected rivers and streams in the Red River watershed. The program is delivered in Manitoba by the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. With some training, participants collect, analyze, and share water samples and data.
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