Tours and presentations are only provided to schools within our partner municipalities (Petawawa, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce).
Connect with us virtually. Virtual presentations are available for all grades.
In-class presentations are available for Grade 3 (Soils and Composting), Grade 5 (Conservation of Energy & Resources) and Grade 11 (Environmental Science) ONLY. Whole school assemblies are also available.
Limited tour spots are available for all grades. Schools are responsible to provide transportation to OVWRC.
Presentations and tours are provided at no charge (school responsible for transportation).
Presentations and tours are geared to fit specific curriculum expectations related to waste and recycling that you may be covering in your class.
For more information or to book your tour or presentation contact:
Elizabeth Graham, Communications and Special Waste Supervisor
E-mail: egraham@ovwrc.com
Phone: 613-735-7537 ext.216
| Grade | Topic | Curriculum Covered |
| JK/SK | Al the Can Recycling Story | Science & Technology (identify ways you can care for and show respect for the environment) |
| 1 | Personal actions that help maintain a healthy environment (3R’s) | Understanding Life Systems: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things |
| 2 | Leaching Landfill | Understanding Earth & Space Systems: Air & Water |
| 3 | Examine Composting Process | Understanding Earth & Space System: Soil in the Environment |
| 4 | Examine the effects of human activities on habitats & communities, focus on Landfill | Understanding Life Systems: Habitat & Communities |
| 5 | Energy & Resource Conservation | Understanding Earth & Space Systems: Conservation of Energy & Resources |
| 6 | Biodiversity & ways to conserve biodiversity | Understanding Life Systems: Biodiversity |
| 7 | Greenhouse gases & OVWRC’s Landfill Gas Collection System | Understanding Earth & Space Systems: Heat & Environment |
| 8 | Impact of human activities on water systems and OVWRC leachate Treatment System | Understanding Earth & Space Systems: Water Systems |
| 9 | Ecological Footprint | Geography of Canada (Human Environmental Interactions) OR Science: Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems |
| 10 | Landfill Gas/Climate Change | Earth & Space Science: Climate Change |
| 11 – Computer Science | Electronic Waste/Stewardship | Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability |
| 11 – Environmental Science | Overall Waste Management System – Local/Global | Reducing & Managing Waste |
| 12 | Reducing & Managing Waste | Science |
Our Communications Staff are available to come to your location and give presentations on waste reduction, recycling and composting. Presentation formats can be accommodated to suit the needs of your group and gives the opportunity for residents to learn more about what happens at the Waste Recovery Centre. Tours of the Centre can also be arranged. Ideal for Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies, Cubs, Church Groups, Condo Associations. Tours and presentations are provided for community groups within our partner municipalities (Petawawa, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce) ONLY.
Tours and Presentations are free of charge (groups responsible for transportation to OVWRC).
Space is limited.
For more information or to book your Community Group tour or presentation contact:
Elizabeth Graham, Communications and Special Waste Supervisor
E-mail: egraham@ovwrc.com
Phone: 613-735-7537 ext.216