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School Field Trip Bus Grant Program

Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) is committed to making environmental and outdoor education accessible to students across the Greater Toronto Area. Thanks to the generous support of the Toronto Field Naturalists and proceeds from the Sunny Days for Conservation event, a limited number of $250 bus grants are being made available to classes visiting select TRCA facilities between January and May 2013.

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Busing Grants to Kortright Centre for Conservation


To qualify for a $250 bus grant to Kortright Centre for Conservation, a class must:

  • be from a school located in the City of Toronto
  • book a full-day visit and pay the applicable deposit by December 21, 2012
  • visit the Kortright Centre between January 7 and May 15, 2013

Please note the bus grant cannot be applied towards the Maple Syrup program.

For more information or to enquire about your eligibility for a bus grant to Kortright Centre for Conservation, please contact Caroline MacGillivray at 416-667-6295 or cmacgillivray@trca.on.ca.

Generous support provided by the Toronto Field Naturalists.

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Busing Grants to Albion Hills and Lake St. George Field Centres


To qualify for a $250 bus grant to Albion Hills or Lake St. George Field Centre, a class must:

  • be from a school located in the City of Toronto
  • book a two-and-a-half- or five-day residential visit to either Albion Hills Field Centre or Lake St. George Field Centre and pay the applicable deposit by December 21, 2012
  • visit the Field Centre between January 7 and May 15, 2013

For more information or to enquire about your eligibility for a bus grant to Albion Hills or Lake St. George Field Centre, please contact Adelina Divito at 416-667-6295 or adivito@trca.on.ca.

Generous support provided by the Toronto Field Naturalists.

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Busing Grants to Claremont Field Centre


To qualify for a $250 bus grant to Claremont Field Centre, a class must:

  • be from a school located in the Region of Durham
  • book a two-and-a-half- or five-day residential visit to Claremont Field Centre and pay the applicable deposit by December 21, 2012
  • visit the Field Centre between January 7 and May 15, 2013

For more information or to enquire about your eligibility for a bus grant to Claremont Field Centre, please contact Adelina Divito at 416-667-6295 or adivito@trca.on.ca.

Generous support provided by Sunny Days for Conservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the value of a bus grant?
Each grant is valued at CAD $250.

Will TRCA arrange transportation between my school and the facility?
No, teachers are responsible for arranging their own transportation between the school and our facility.

Will TRCA send the grant amount directly to the bus company?
No, we will apply the grant amount to the final balance due on your visit. Teachers are responsible for remitting payment to the bus company.

How are bus grant recipients selected?
Bus grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who qualify. All you need to do is request one when you call to book your trip to one or more of our facilities listed above. If it is determined that your class meets the necessary eligibility requirements and we still have undistributed grants, one will be allocated to you. However, it is important to note that your bus grant is not confirmed until you have paid the applicable deposit by December 21, 2012. 

What happens if I do not pay the applicable deposit by December 21, 2012?
TRCA reserves the right to reassign your bus grant to another qualifying class if your deposit is not received by the stipulated deadline.

How early should I book to ensure my class receives a bus grant?
The number of bus grants is limited and we cannot guarantee their availability up until the December 21 deadline. As such, we suggest booking as early as possible to increase your chances of securing one of the grants.

Will there be a wait list once all the grants have been allocated?
Yes, a wait list will be created in case cancellations or missed deposit payments result in some previously allocated grants to become available again. Your class, once deemed eligible, will be placed on the wait list if a grant is not available at the time of booking and we will keep you informed of any changes.        

Can a school qualify for more than one grant?
Any one school can qualify for a maximum of one grant of each type during the program period. For example, a school may receive one grant to Kortright Centre for Conservation and one grant to a Field Centre during the same period, but will not be eligible for two grants to a Field Centre.

Are bus grants available for visits to Black Creek Pioneer Village?
Bus grants are only available for visits to Kortright Centre for Conservation or to our three Field Centres at this time.

Why are the bus grants restricted to schools from the Toronto and Durham regions?
The geographical restrictions have been put in place to ensure the funds are distributed in a way that reflects and respects the spirit in which they were given.

How many years has the School Field Trip Bus Grant Program been running?
This is the third year in which TRCA is offering bus grants to help reduce or eliminate the cost of transportation for classes who wish to experience nature-based education programming at Kortright Centre for Conservation or at one of our three Field Centres.

Who is the Toronto Field Naturalists?
The Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating public interest in natural history and encouraging the preservation of our natural heritage. The group has been promoting a love of nature in Toronto since 1923. For more information on the latest TFN news and events, please visit www.torontofieldnaturalists.org.

What is the Sunny Days for Conservation event?
Held for the first time in 2010, Sunny Days for Conservation is an annual fundraising event with proceeds going to support hands-on projects undertaken by TRCA in Durham Region. For more information about the next event, please visit www.sunnydaysforconservation.ca.

Who can I contact for more information?

  • Questions regarding bus grants to Kortright Centre for Conservation can be directed to Caroline MacGillivray at 416-667-6295 or cmacgillivray@trca.on.ca.
  • Questions regarding bus grants to one of our Field Centres can be directed to Adelina Divito at 416-667-6295 or adivito@trca.on.ca.  

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