There's always something on at the Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives! Please choose a site to learn about the BONUS activities included with general admission.
| Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village |
March Break ProgramsCelebrate Earth this March Break! Let’s explore the environment of this amazing planet, ultimately celebrating how water, plants, and local wildlife sustain all things. Learn some of the science behind these parts of the environment, and citizen science initiatives you can do to help protect Earth. All activities will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are included with the price of admission! Saturday, March 11Help us test a local creek for pH, alkalinity, and hardness, and see how you can help protect local bodies of water. Sunday, March 12Help us test a local creek for pH, alkalinity, and hardness, and see how you can help protect local bodies of water. Monday, March 13Join creatives Issac Two White Feather and Lori Gentle Eagle from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. to make a craft. Create rock spirit animals and/or nature wands, with guidance and teachings. Explore how plants are the foundation of many ecosystems through an indoor scavenger hunt, and the challenges invasive species present. Tuesday, March 14Join Nurture, a youth-led initiative in Waterloo Region, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. to learn about locally grown produce and how gardening knowledge can combat food insecurity. Explore how plants are the foundation of many ecosystems through an indoor scavenger hunt, and the challenges invasive species present. Wednesday, March 15Meet Linnea and her pal Persey from the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth at 1:00 p.m.! They’ll tell you how to respect wild animals and make humane choices. Meet Persey afterwards, to learn how to greet a dog safely! Discover food webs, and see how all living things are connected and depend on one another. Thursday, March 16Discover food webs, and see how all living things are connected and depend on one another. Friday, March 17Discover food webs, and see how all living things are connected and depend on one another. Saturday, March 18Help us test a local creek for pH, alkalinity, and hardness, and see how you can help protect local bodies of water. Sunday, March 19Come meet Scott Norton and his puppets from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn about traditional ways and culture about animals, in addition to stories like the Anishinaabek Creation Story! Help us test a local creek for pH, alkalinity, and hardness, and see how you can help protect local bodies of water.
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| Schneider Haus National Historic Site |
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There is always something happening at Schneider Haus! Ask our team at the front desk when you arrive!
March Break at Schneider HausSchneider Haus’ March break line-up is sure to be fun for the whole family, especially for those who love food! From live food demo’s, to seed planting, to bread science experiments, there will be lots to do all week long! We can’t wait for you to visit us this March break! We’ll be open every day of March break from 12 to 4 pm! Come visit our current exhibit Miijim, on now until May 21, to learn about Traditional Anishinaabe foodways of the Lake of the Woods, featuring items from local Anishinaabe community members. Learn the intricate ways that the environment works together to produce food and read stories connected to the land from Lake of the Woods community members personal accounts. Monday, March 13 Snakes will soon be coming out of brumation with Sssspring just around the corner! Come learn all about snakes with a live show from experts at Sssciencational Snakes! Show starts at 1 pm sharp, included with admission! Tuesday, March 14 We’ve got food on the brain! Swing by Schneider house for a tour or self-guided visit and participate in a bread science experiment! Then taste test some delicious bread made in house! Wednesday, March 15 Join us at Schneider Haus for a live food demonstration, featuring Destiny Moser, the heart of Cedar Spoon Catering! Destiny will be cooking up some tasty food with help from our visitors, teaching us how food can nourish our mind, body and soul. Stop by between 12 to 3 to visit with Destiny. Thursday, March 16 Swing by Schneider house for a tour or self-guided visit and participate in a zesty science experiment where we harness the power of lemons to light an LED bulb! Then taste test delicious lemon bars made in house! Friday, March 17 Spend St. Gertrude’s day with us and learn all about cabbage! In the past, farmers started their cabbage seeds on St. Gertrude’s day for good luck, as it was supposed to bring a bountiful harvest. Step outside your comfort zone and taste test the traditional German pickle “Sauerkraut”! Don’t forget to stop by our craft table to plant a cabbage seed so you can create your own food garden at home this year! Saturday, March 18 Come meet special guest Scott Norton and his puppets to learn more about Indigenous culture! Learn about the culture surrounding foodways in addition to stories like the Anishinaabek Creation Story! While you’re here meet Josh Dobson who will be discussing how Arrowheads are traditionally made. Josh will be discussing the various processes involved with tool production including spalling rock, knapping and pressure flaking using natural tools derived from the land! Sunday, March 19 Swing by Schneider house for a tour or self-guided visit and participate in a bread science experiment! Then taste test some delicious bread made in house!” |
| McDougall Cottage Historic Site |
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On now at McDougall Cottage, Resiliency: Shared Stories of Strength and Survival. There are no extra activities currently scheduled. |