Focus on Nature

Site: Halton Branch - Mailing Address

Record #: OAK0113
Last Full Update: 03 Mar 2025

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
Alternate Contact Alexandria Benitez, Executive Director; Email: alexandria@focusonnature.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Volunteer-driven community benefit organization based in Guelph that inspires young people to explore and connect with nature through photography.

Primary Executive Sarah Fontes, Executive Director; Email: saraht@focusonnature.ca
Alternate Executive Alexandria Benitez, Executive Director; Email: alexandria@focusonnature.ca

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 Ages: 8 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
Elementary and secondary school students
Application

Call, email or visit website for information

Languages English
Fees Program

Site Information

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

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Community Programs
InfoPod Sub Headings Recreation for Children & Youth

Any omissions are unintentional. HIP disclaims any liability for unauthorized use or reproduction of any portion of this site. For a complete copyright and license statement see our Terms of Use.

Funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada