Welcome to The Prairie Learning Centre

Imagine yourself in a classroom that stretches from horizon to horizon. At the Prairie Learning Centre (PLC), the native prairie is our classroom, including the 900 sq. km of Grasslands National Park.

The PLC promotes excellence in education for youth and teachers across Canada by engaging individuals and communities within the mixed grass prairie landscape. The Prairie Learning Centre (PLC) provides innovative learning opportunities for youth through the combined efforts of educational partners (Grasslands National Park and Chinook School Division) and community partners (Village of Val Marie, SK).

  The PLC provides students throughout Saskatchewan,  across Canada, and beyond unique opportunities through  place-based learning that explores the native northern mixed grass prairie from a variety of perspectives. PLC will become known as a destination for students interested in conservation science on the native prairie landscape. The program will also encompass fine arts, such as dance, drama and music. The PLC will explore linkages and learning opportunities with First Nation communities.

Through cooperative and collaborative efforts, the PLC will be beneficial to the goals and objectives of its partners as well as the larger educational and rural communities.