Nature Based learning
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We start where we are.
in this beautiful place
We use what we have.
it is plenty
We do what we can.
to make sense of this life
*quote by Arthur Ashe
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Hands-on experience at the critical time, not systematic knowledge, is what counts in the making of a naturalist. ... Better to spend long stretches of time just searching and dreaming.
Richard Louv,
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Encouraging a child to go outside in all weather builds resilience, but more importantly, it saves them from spending their life merely tolerating the ‘bad’ days in favor of a handful of ‘good’ ones – a life of endless expectations and conditions where happiness hinges on sunshine.
Nicolette Sowder
Wilder Child
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If you have questions about forest school on the prairie or our child-led, play-based, early outdoor education, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as we are done with our adventures at nature school.
Catkins Nature School
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
No Kitkins Program March 21
Kitkins meets each Friday at 10am. We welcome families of young children to join us for fun in the park. Looking forward to seeing you!