Focus on Nature

Site: Halton Branch - Mailing Address

Record #: OAK0113
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail workshops@focusonnature.ca
Website focusonnature.ca
Contact Form www.focusonnature.ca/contact-us
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Flickr Flickr, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Sarah Fontes, Executive Director; Email: saraht@focusonnature.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Mailing Address c/o Focus on Nature 
PO Box 1601 
Guelph, ON N1H 6R7
Physical Access Not Applicable - Mailing Address

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Volunteer-driven community benefit organization based in Guelph that inspires young people to explore and connect with nature through photography.
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established Halton branch 2018
Primary Executive Sarah Fontes, Executive Director
Funding Grants - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Fees - workshops & camps

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Conducts workshops in schools, and day camps in the summer 
 
Workshops and camps involve: 

  • teaching creative and technical skills in photographs
  • interactive lessons, field trips, editing and feedback sessions
  • nature awareness and sensory activities
  • inspiring long-term interest in protection of local ecosystems
  • workshops are usually held in school classrooms (grades 4 to 12)
Hours

Hours vary
Dates

Most workshops are conducted from mid-Apr to the end of Jun, and Sep to mid-Nov * day camps Jul, Aug
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Elementary and secondary school students
Application

Call, email or visit website for information
Languages English
Fees Program

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Special Interest Clubs
Service Categories Arts and Crafts Instruction ~ Youth ; Day Camps ; Outdoor Environmental Education