The Big Backyard Program is a series of nature walks on school property and adjacent lands that enhances the existing science and social studies curriculum in each grade.

Observation, learning to ask good questions, problem solving, and respect for the natural environment are emphasized throughout the program.

The program relies on parent volunteers to lead small groups of students on 1-3 of these walks during the year and during school hours. At Bowman, Room Parents organize the class walks for the year. Each walk is held during school hours and takes only 30-45 minutes. If you are interested in the outdoors or simply enjoy participating in your children's education why not volunteer to become a Walk Leader? If you are interested please contact your room parent or one of the BBB coordinators, below.

Guidelines For the Big Backyard Nature Walks (pdf file)

Tips for Walk Leaders

Use the links to the left to find the walk guides and other documents for each walk. Every document is in PDF format and you will need Acrobat Reader to access them. You may then print them off or simply review them online as you wish.

Printed copies of all walks are available in the BBB cabinet outside Room 14, Ms Barbacano's classroom.

Lucy Fletcher-Jones and Mei Ching Ng
PTA Coordinators 2007-8