Educational Resources

Ready to learn all about the Oak Ridges Moraine and all it has to offer? Explore this page for a starting point for educational resources on the Oak Ridges Moraine in your curriculum.

Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Technical Paper Series

These papers, which have detailed information about the Oak Ridges Moraine, can be a starting point for developing lessons or discussions in your classrooms.

ORMLT Native Pollinator Plant List Download
Identification of Key Natural Heritage Features
Identification and Protection of Vegetation Protection Zones for Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI, Life Science)
Watershed Plans
Significant Wildlife Habitat
Identification of Significant Portions of Habitat for Endangered, Rare and Threatened Species
Water Budgets
Subwatersheds - Impervious Surfaces
Wellhead Protection - Site Management and Contingency Plans
Supporting Connectivity
Identification and Protection of Significant Woodlands
Water Conservation Plans
Stormwater Management Plans
Recreation Plans and Vegetation Management Plans
Landform Conservation
Preparation of Natural Heritage Evaluations for all Key Natural Heritage Features
Hydrological Evaluations for Hydrologically Sensitive Features
Sewage and Water System Plans

There are many ways to incorporate information about the Oak Ridges Moraine. The links below are only a starting point on your way to help your students learn to love the Oak Ridges Moraine. If you are interested in having us come talk to a class or school, please email us at landtrust@oakridgesmoraine.org or call us at 905-939-3333.

EcoSpark has many resources for topics about the Moraine.

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) provides programming about the Oak Ridges Moraine for various grade levels.

Learn more about how moraines are formed from National Geographic.

Classroom presentations about the Oak Ridges Moraine may be available depending on your school location; contact the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust 905-939-3333 for information.

To learn more about forests and forest functioning follow these links:

Forests Ontario: Forest Education Resources

The Canadian Atlas Online: Mixed Wood Plains

To learn more about wildlife follow these links:

Federal Species at Risk

Species at Risk in Ontario

Biokits

To learn more about water, hydrology and caring for streams follow these links:

Resources for Rethinking

Ontario Streams

York Region – Conserving Water for Tomorrow

Groundwater Foundation