— Supporting outdoor education since 1996 —

EcoSpark

Inspire young STEM Leaders

Introduce hands-on environmental monitoring for your grade 6-12 students with our curriculum-linked citizen science programs. Reconnect with nature right in your school grounds or nearby green space. Subsidies available!

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2 students outdoors look into a net full of BMIs with trees behind them

Dive into Citizen Science with Climate Actions

Learn how school and community groups contribute data for scientific research, support conservation, and make a difference for climate resilience.

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student environmental monitoring research

Sharpen Eco-Literacy Skills with School Programs

Observe and monitor all kinds of local flora and fauna near your school! Classes conduct citizen science research while supporting STEM and geography skills.

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Volunteers conducting bird survey

Volunteer with your Team

Give back to the community and nurture environmental health with volunteer workshops. Participate with your company online or in Greater Toronto Area parks. Support ecosystems with year-round activities.

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The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be?
The Diversity of Disability in the Sciences: How Accessible can a Biology degree be?

How accessible can a biology degree be? 

Faces of Ecospark
Faces of Ecospark

EcoSpark is made possible with the dedication of a passionate group of full and part-time staff as well as students and interns! Meet the people who bring our programs to life.

Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes?
Let's Talk About Bats: Friends or Foes?

Vampires, devils, and misfortune—bats are often seen as ominous in many cultures. But did you know they are actually beneficial?

Those aren’t just warts - They’re Hackberry Psyllids!
Those aren’t just warts - They’re Hackberry Psyllids!

These warts, called galls, actually house a big secret. More of a little secret, really. Meet the Hackberry Psyllid.

Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation
Exploring the Hidden Benefits: Mental Well-being and Citizen Science Participation

Recent research unveils a remarkable truth: engaging in citizen science projects doesn't just contribute to our understanding of the natural world, it also holds profound benefits for our mental well-being.