The Schoolhouse
Built in 1889, this designated heritage building was once a one-room schoolhouse for the town of Lowville. Learn more about the interesting history of The Lowville School and the Village of Lowville here.
Tying in to its educational roots, the Field and Stream Rescue Team (FSRT) has proudly turned this space into our office and education centre where you can learn about who the FSRT team is, the type of work we accomplish, and the natural environment that surrounds us all.
The Schoolhouse is open during the spring and summer season. Stop by when the "OPEN HOUSE" sign is placed outside, to check out the facility. If you are interested in having a private tour our would like to collaborate on an education workshop, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and we would be happy to explore further options.
Tying in to its educational roots, the Field and Stream Rescue Team (FSRT) has proudly turned this space into our office and education centre where you can learn about who the FSRT team is, the type of work we accomplish, and the natural environment that surrounds us all.
The Schoolhouse is open during the spring and summer season. Stop by when the "OPEN HOUSE" sign is placed outside, to check out the facility. If you are interested in having a private tour our would like to collaborate on an education workshop, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and we would be happy to explore further options.
Open House Hours:
Closed for the Season!
The Field and Stream Rescue Team is always available to address questions, comments, and concerns by contacting us via email at [email protected].
Located at 6207 Lowville Park Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 0A6, found between the Lowville Park entrance gate and Bronte Creek
Tree Quest is our new educational adventure game that challenges park users with a smart phone to scan our QR codes located within the Schoolhouse and get you to try to find the trees within Lowville Park! Following the QR code links, you are directed to a secret page on our website where you can view photos learn more about the tree species itself! Embark on your Tree Quest and start to become a master at your tree identification skills! See if you can find them all! QR Codes can be found on a board within the schoolhouse!
Current Number of marked trees: 7
For more information or access to the photos and literature used to build this educational activity, please see the following page for the references.
Current Number of marked trees: 7
For more information or access to the photos and literature used to build this educational activity, please see the following page for the references.
Scan These QR Codes to Learn About Some Common Tree Species and Keep an Eye Out For Them in Your Local Area!
Learn about Field and Stream Rescue Team
Find out more about who the Field and Stream Rescue Team is and what we do, check out our equipment, browse past event photos, and sign up for our volunteer email list or grab a FSRT Volunteer Form to be prepared for our next event!
Community EngagementLooking for current and upcoming events? Do you have an idea for a clean-up event or invasive species removal in the Halton Region? Talk to one of our Team Members at the schoolhouse!
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Interact with NatureThe Schoolhouse is situated within the beautiful Lowville park, with an abundance of greenspace, native species, and the Bronte Creek just steps outside our door! Check out some of the activities like our new Tree Quest and/or view some helpful resources we have for you to get back in touch with nature!
Donate!Looking to donate? Stop by the school house and add to our donation jar or check out our Donate/Sponsor webpage! Your contributions help the Field and Stream Rescue Team to continue to hold events centred around revitalizing urban areas in our local environment!
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