Visit Ken Spencer Science Park

The Ken Spencer Science Park is partially opening from September 11 – October 6. During these 3.5 weeks, you can:

• Cluck hi to the chickens, see our food gardens, and play in our transportation, energy, and nature exploration areas.
• Get hands-on with our drop-in programming with our mobile worm composter.
• Meet our hens at Chicken Hour every day at 3 pm.
• Join our special workshops, like the Quick Pickling Workshop with Strathcona Community Centre on September 14.

In our outdoor Science Park, we engage visitors with sustainability through large-scale and splashy exhibits and seasonally changing programs. Join us as we explore food production (including backyard chickens), urban planning, and outdoor play!

Curriculum Links

The exhibits within the Ken Spencer Science Park relate to the following curricular areas:

Science K: Plant and animal features, Daily and seasonal changes
Science 1: Adaptations, Patterns and cycles
Social Studies 1: Environment, Rights and responsibilities, Health
Science 2: Life cycles, Water
Social Studies 2: Local and global, Rights and responsibilities
Science 3: Biodiversity, Landforms
Science 4: Senses, Seasons
Social Studies 4: Natural Resources
Science and Social Studies 5: Resources
Social Studies 6: Economics and Resource management
Science 7: Climate
Science 8: Biospheres

Availability

• Closed November-February

Language

• English

Additional Information

Curiosity Quest

Download a worksheet to encourage grade-appropriate exploration in our various galleries while on your Science World field trip. There’s one for: