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—and 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 […]
Teaching Kids Self Care Through Nature
Teaching Kids Self Care Through Nature International Self-Care Day is observed each year on July 24 to raise awareness about the importance of making self-care a lifelong priority. Established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation, the day was created to highlight how everyday choices and habits can support personal health and wellbeing. In Canada, […]
Teaching Kids to Listen Through Nature
Teaching Kids to Listen Through Nature Did you know that World Listening Day is celebrated this month? Observed each year on July 18, World Listening Day celebrates and promotes the practice of intentional listening and encourages greater awareness of the sounds that shape our lives. Established in 2010 by the World Listening Project, the day […]
Why You Should Let Your Kids Play in the Mud
Why You Should Let Your Kids Play in the Mud We bet you didn’t know that June 29th is International Mud Day, right? Before you chalk it up as one of those silly days of the month that don’t actually have any meaning, allow us to briefly explain how it all got started. IMD (let’s […]
What Can You (Kids) Learn from Hiking?
What Can Your Child Learn from Hiking? School is almost out for the summer across Canada, with family households pondering what to do through the season. As a parent you are planning activities that are fun, promote outdoor fitness, but also foster an environment for education so that your child doesn’t experience learning loss while […]
What Kids Can Learn from Bees
What We (Kids) Can Learn from Bees World Bee Day (May 20) recently passed, but any day of the year makes a great time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of bees. All communities within Canada benefit from their work in some shape or form. While honey bees get most of the press and positive […]
Teaching Kids About Fair Trade in Your Own Community
Teaching Kids About Fair Trade in Your Own Community You want to teach your child about fair trade. To begin with, avoid encyclopedic definitions. Instead, summarize it in a more kid-friendly, digestible manner, such as the following: “Fair trade means making sure the people who grow or make things are treated kindly and paid fairly […]
Nature Journaling for Kids
Nature Journaling for Kids For an individual, journaling is the act of regularly writing down personal thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections. For some, it’s a daily activity, generally done in the evening when the day has concluded. Others may make it a weekly or monthly activity, while some keep a journal with them at all times, […]
Celebrate Nature this April
Is April is the Best Month to Celebrate Nature with Your Kids? Every day of the year is a good day for children across Canada to celebrate nature. That being said, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have an “excuse” to do so with an added sense of excitement. For this, we encourage parents and educators […]