Join Ontario Power Generation and our community partners this March Break for some fun, FREE educational programs.
Whether you are interested in science and technology, art or environmental research, the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre has something for you.
All events require pre-registration. Individual registration links are available in the schedule of events below, or you can check out our registration calendar.
Schedule of events
All programs are family-friendly and FREE.
Event | Description |
|---|---|
Exploring BiodiversityMonday, March. 10, 20259 a.m. to 1 p.m. REGISTER NOW | Join the River Institute at the OPG Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre for a fun event to learn about local biodiversity. River Institute Educators will provide guided nature walks outside where guests can identify birds and look for animal tracks. Binoculars and field guides are available for participants. Inside the centre there will be the opportunity to learn how to identify different animals from bones. Participants can also use microscopes to try and identify aquatic invertebrates to learn about their diversity. Recommended for all ages. |
Guided Snowshoe Adventure!Tuesday, March 11, 2025Session 1: 10 to 11 a.m. REGISTER NOWSession 2: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. REGISTER NOWSession 3: 12 to 1 p.m. REGISTER NOW | Join staff from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority for a guided snowshoe, or hiking adventure, in and around the woods near the OPG Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre! Warm up afterwards with hot chocolate while enjoying a variety of fun educational activities inside the Centre. Learn all about winter tree identification, watersheds, biodiversity, conservation practices, identifying wildlife tracks, native plants, and trees, and more! Join an educational plant and wildlife scavenger hunt both inside and outside the Visitor Centre for a chance to win prizes. Organizers recommend that guests plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to their guided snowshoe session. Recommended for all ages. Register today. Space is limited. Please note that some of the programming could be altered due to weather. |
Workshop: Electricity Snap Circuits and Beaver Lodge Dam BuildingTuesday, March 11, 20252:30 to 4 p.m. REGISTER NOW | Students are introduced to electricity and build various snap circuits in groups to see how electrical energy is transformed to light energy, mechanical energy, and learn the difference between parallel and series circuits. In pairs, students build a beaver dam and lodge. Strong and stable structures are discussed in the introduction. Lodges are tested for strength using books or just pressing down with their hand. The importance of beavers to wetland ecosystems will be discussed. Recommended for all ages 11-13. Register today. Space is limited. |
Shoot, Score, Science and More!Wednesday, March 12, 202511 a.m. REGISTER NOW
| Jump, shoot, roll and glide; can you find science in sport with Scientists in School? Take a test to discover where your dominance lies. Create a sculpture to investigate how throwing a ball affects your balance. Discover physics by engineering a better hockey puck and building a mini golf course. Join us as we shoot, score and explore the science of sport. Children under six may require the assistance of an adult. |
Science SnippetsWednesday, March 12, 20251 p.m. REGISTER NOW
| Scientists in School invites you to enjoy a few snippets of science! Be a chemist and discover the difference between baking soda and powder. Create a fantastical creature while investigating dominant and recessive genes. Make a pompom launcher and explore physics. Discover aeronautics by building and testing a plane. A snippet is just the beginning! Recommended for ages 5-12. Register today. Space is limited. |
Sticky ScienceWednesday, March 13, 20253 p.m. REGISTER NOW
| Scientists in School welcome you get sticky with it! Discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Create your own sticky art. And of course, there will be silly putty! Recommended for ages 5-12. Register today. Space is limited. |
Bring Back the Wild with Earth Rangers and OPG!Thursday, March 13, 2025Show #1: 9:30 a.m. REGISTER NOWShow #2: 10:30 a.m. REGISTER NOW
| Join us for an experience your family won’t forget. This unique and up-close encounter with the awesome animal ambassadors from Earth Rangers will leave you educated and inspired to help protect animals in the wild. Recommended for all ages. No registration required. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled showtime. Shows are approximately 30 minutes each. |
Wampum Belt Teachings and Loom Beading WorkshopThursday, March 13, 20251 to 3 p.m. REGISTER NOW
| Join the Native North American Travelling College Travel Troupe who will be presenting a special indigenous cultural workshop about the history, significance and different types of Wampum Belts. Participants will have the opportunity to make their very own beaded bracelet on the loom. This cultural event will help you learn more about Haudenosaunee culture and art. Recommended ages 10 and up. Registration required. |
Exploring the trades in VRFriday, March 14, 20259:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW
| Join CareerLabsVR and explore Virtual Reality (VR) simulations in the Trades and other job disciplines that allow job seekers and students to gain insight into experiences they would encounter “on the job”. This innovative experience allows participants to explore careers through the immersive power of VR! Book your spot today! Registration required. Space is limited. |
Little Ray’s Nature Centre: Diversity of Living ThingsFriday, March 14, 2025Show #1: 1:30 p.m. REGISTER NOWShow #2: 3 p.m. REGISTER NOW
| Meet amazing reptiles, small mammals and invertebrates from a variety of ecosystems around the world — including a large snake, a giant rabbit, and a crocodilian. You'll learn about their behaviour, their habitats, conservation, and why they have got so big, in a demonstration that is safe and healthy for animals and people alike. Bring the WOW to your party with this larger animal event. Register today for one of two scheduled shows. |
