Spring Break Learning Activities for Your Kids
Spring break is upon us and whether you’re taking the kids on vacation or enjoying the one to two weeks away from school from the comforts of your area code, you want to make sure that they keep learning through it all, while still having fun. As a purveyor of outdoor education our Foundation has […]
How to Celebrate World Wildlife Day With Your Kids
World Wildlife Day is a United Nations designated affair to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. It lands on March 3 of each year, and while the species of our planet deserve attention every day, we suggest saving the date to slot in activities with your kids to teach them about […]
Alex Stark: Connecting with Nature and through Languages
We met Alexander Grayson Brandt Stark last Nov. 2018 during Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) event at the River Rock Casino. He’s one of the Foundation’s recent 2018-2019 post-secondary bursary recipients. We were captivated by his stories of adventures in Mexico and France, his charm and his humility. Read more about him here. Alex comes from […]
How to Introduce Pollinators Into an Urban Environment
There appears to be no stopping the increased densification of Canadian cities. Natural green space is giving way to new residential and commercial development while suburbs are blending into urban centers, become indistinguishable from one another. While this “growth” may be a sign of economic prosperity, it will invariably lead to a national downfall if […]
How to Prevent Food Waste in Schools
Food waste has been a longstanding issue in Canada, and unfortunately it persists into 2019. Global News recently reported on a study which found that over half of the food produced in our country is wasted. Can you imagine what food insecure nations would have to say about this? Our Foundation has been proactive in our mission […]
Outdoor Learning Activities Your Kids Can Do at Home This Winter Break
The December solstice is upon us and your kids are on winter break. Understanding the proven benefits of outdoor educational experiences, you are hoping to prevent learning loss that can occur over the span of the two to three weeks. However with busy schedules, seasonal sniffles, and general aversion to wandering far from the comforts […]
Why Donate to School Programs Focused on Outdoor Learning
Like a lot of dutiful Canadians, you’re probably looking for a place to make a charitable contribution at this time of the year. There’s certainly no shortage of programs to consider, but unless you have a cause that hits especially close to home you may be torn about where your donation will be put to […]
Why Donate to a Foundation
While any time of the year is a good time to do some good in your community, a lot of people take a moment at this point in the year to reflect on how they can help make a difference. However, with so many opportunities being presented to you, it can be hard to make […]
What to Do With Used Pumpkins – Learning Projects for Your Kids
It’s that time of the year again. Pumpkins are everywhere, just as colourful and nearly as plentiful as the fallen leaves of autumn. However, unlike the leaves, old pumpkins can leave you with a bit of a headache when the time comes to retire them for the season. The good news, is that you can […]
How to Celebrate Universal Children’s Day in School and at Home
If you’ve been following our International Days of Recognition calendar (2018) then you know that Universal Children’s Day is on the way. The UN sanctioned day advocates, promotes and celebrates children’s rights by opening dialogues and encouraging actions that will build a better world for children. In the spirit of the global event, we’re providing […]