Community engaged learning
McGill University's Macdonald Campus offers many opportunities for local community members to engage in lifelong learning, such as community programming on food and nutrition (Lunch and Learn initiative), Let's Talk Science events to engage youth in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and the annual A. Jean de Grandpré Distinguished Speaker and Seminar Series.
We also offer engaging and educational activities on the fascinating world of science through a series of free online self-paced activity booklets for children and adults.
Group visits and tours
Looking for a unique, hands-on activity for your day camp, classroom, homeschool group, or organization? Macdonald Campus offers educational experiences that spark curiosity through practical learning.
Whether its immersing yourself in nature to discover our amazing local wildlife or seeing the inner workings of a farm that produces the food you eat, each participant will leave this memorable experience with a better understanding of how the world around us works.
Fruit and vegetable production at the Horticulture Research Centre
The Horticulture Research Centre supports a diverse agricultural production, from tender asparagus and sweet strawberries to juicy tomatoes and crisp apples. Do a guided visit of our fields and greenhouses to discover the fruits and vegetables in season.
| Seasons offered | Fall / Summer |
| Age group |
Elementary: cycle 1/ cycle 2/ cycle 3 High school: cycle 1 / cycle 2 CEGEPS |
| Subject area | Science and technology |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
| Fee | 10$ per student |
Dairy production at the Macdonald Dairy Barn
The Macdonald Campus Farm has a dairy herd of 160 cows, which includes milking cows, heifers, and calves. Follow the journey of milk from cow to carton and learn how dairy cows are cared for, what they eat, and how technology helps farmers every step of the way.
| Offered | Fall/ Spring/ Summer |
| Age group |
High school: cycle 1/ cycle 2 CEGEPS |
| Subject area | Science and technology |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
| Fee | 12$ per student |
Maple syrup production at the Morgan Arboretum
Since its foundation in 1945, the Morgan Arboretum has been harvesting maple syrup from its sugar maple stands. Do a guided visit of our sugar maple grove learn all about the traditional production of maple syrup.
| offered | Spring |
| Age group |
Kindergarten: ages 4-5 Elementary: cycle 1/ cycle 2/ cycle 3 High school: cycle 1 / cycle 2 CEGEPS |
| Subject area | Science and technology |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
| Fee | 12$ per student (minimum fee of 165$ for groups less than 14 students) |
Quebec Biodiversity at the Morgan Arboretum
The Morgan Arboretum is a non-profit forest education centre associated with McGill University and located on the Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. It is a 245 hectare forested reserve consisting of forests, fields, and plantations. Do a guided tour of our forest reserve and explore Quebec biodiversity through hands-on activities and crafts!
| Seasons offered | Fall / Summer |
| Age group |
Kindergarten: ages 4 - 5 Elementary: cycle 1 / cycle 2 / cycle 3 High school: cycle 1 / cycle 2 CEGEPS |
| Subject area | Science and technology |
| Duration | 75 minutes |
| Fee | 12$ per student (minimum fee of 165$ for groups less than 14 students) |
Insect Biodiversity at the Lyman Entomological Museum
The Lyman Entomological Museum is the second largest insect collection in Canada with nearly three million insect specimens, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, grasshoppers, and crickets. Tour the collections and learn about the role of insects in our ecosystems.
Activity booklets
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Let’s Talk Science Challenge
Are your grade 6–8 students up for the challenge? Put their knowledge to the test by taking part in this free team-based national STEM competition.
