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Ideas for outdoor learning in early fall

It’s wonderful to see outdoor learning exploding in popularity this fall.  Not only does it provide cognitive, social and health benefits – both physically and mentally – but it’s seen as an effective way to lower COVID-19 transmission. Since parents and teachers may be looking for activity ideas, I thought Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2020 ago
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Spring nature activities for the whole family

If there is a bright side to the COVID-19 crisis, it is the gift of time that we’ve been given. Why not use it to reconnect with nature and, in the process, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? With schools now closed, many families are looking for ideas to Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 3 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
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NO REASON TO STAY INSIDE: With summer holidays almost here, kids can get out and discover nature

With summer upon us, finding things for kids to do can be a challenge. This week, I’d like to propose a few activities from the new “Big Book of Nature Activities”, which I co-wrote with Jacob Rodenburg of Camp Kawartha. We’re confident that many of the activities will be fun Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsJune 23, 2016 ago
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Enjoying your November: Nature games and activities

“November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring.” –  Elizabeth Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 yearsNovember 5, 2015 ago
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