What Kids Can Learn from Autumn Leaves
What Kids Can Learn from Autumn Leaves Autumn presents an almost unparalleled opportunity for outdoor learning, particularly here in Canada, where the changing season transforms forests, parks, trails and even neighbourhood streets into living classrooms. As the leaves of countless tree species and other forms of flora shift through spectacular shades of yellow, orange, red […]
Celebrating World Cleanup Day, Every Day
Celebrating World Cleanup Day, Every Day World Cleanup Day may now be a United Nations-recognized observance, but its roots are decidedly grassroots. The movement traces back to Estonia in 2008, when roughly 50,000 people came together to clean up the entire country in a single day; a decade later, the idea had grown into an […]
River Walks as Outdoor Learning Experiences
River Walks as Outdoor Learning Experiences World Rivers Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of September, giving people around the world an opportunity to recognize the importance of rivers and the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems and communities. The occasion has a particularly special meaning here in Canada, especially in British […]
What Are Mosquitos For (Kids Want to Know!)
Knowledge Takes the Bite Out of Mosquitos for Kids Across Canada This August 20 marks World Mosquito Day, an annual observance recognized in Canada and around the planet, which serves as a useful reminder that mosquitoes are remarkably complex insects. While the occasion may be met with considerably more enthusiasm (a generous statement) in some […]