about our crates
Thanks to funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we’ve assembled a variety of crates filled with conservation-focused resources and lesson plans – to send the Heritage Centre experience to YOU.
Crates are FREE to borrow for two weeks at a time, and we’ll cover the shipping costs!
EMAIL info@hfhc.ca to request a CONSERVATION CRATE.
Grade 1 - Birding
Whether your school is in the heart of the city or surrounded by rural landscapes, birds are everywhere. No matter what the season, your students will learn how to identify common bird species while learning about the important role they play in nature. Click HERE to borrow this crate!
Grade 2 - Wildlife
Ontario’s mammals are equipped with some pretty amazing adaptations. Your students will learn about what it means to be a mammal, and what it takes to survive, both structurally and behaviourally. Click HERE to borrow this crate!
Grade 4 - Fishing
Fishing is a popular pastime, and an important part of our Canadian heritage. Your students will learn as much about fishing as possible without actually casting a line. Click HERE to borrow this crate!
Grade 6 – Tracking & Trapping
Trapping is an important contributor to our national economy, and its role in Canadian heritage remains important today. Your students will learn about the importance of trapping, its role in furbearer management and how trappers truly are stewards of the land. Click HERE to borrow this crate!
Grade 7 – Hunting
Hunting is an important contributor to our national economy, and its role in Canadian heritage remains important today. Students will discover the role hunters play in conserving our natural resources, the role it plays in game species management, while making connections to their own personal history and family heritage. Click HERE to borrow this crate!
Contact Us
1-800-263-OFAH (6324) ext. 100
OFAH Conservation Centre
PO Box 2800
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 8L5
Visiting Hours
The Heritage Centre is currently CLOSED. We hope to partially re-open in spring of 2022.