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Forest Preschool
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Families in Nature
Families in Nature encourages families to experience the natural world together by examining the beauty and complexity of our local habitat. It is offered by Martha Webber, owner of 'Look and Listen', a small business that teaches natural interpretation by observing the wonderful variety of seasonal changes in Eastern Ontario plants and animals. Click here to visit 'Dandelion Jam', Martha's website.
In our walks we use awareness games such as "predator-prey camouflage" and other group exercises. Comfort and survival techniques are discussed, as well things to avoid (such as poison ivy, with or without its leaves). Survival nibbles are available but so are dangerous plants -- eat nothing you can't identify as edible.
Many uneasy eyes will be on us as we explore trails, so it is important to move quietly (stalk), talk softly to birds and squirrels, and be accepted by them as polite visitors. Remember, we are guests in their home. Individuals are encouraged to observe and share their discoveries.
Monthly Schedule:
Usually the first Sunday of the month, Carp Ridge Learning Centre
2386 Thomas Dolan Parkway, Carp, Ontario
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Cost: $10 per family of four ($2 for each additional person)
Pre-registration is recommended. See our weather policy at bottom of page.
Please download and fill out this Participation Agreement/Waiver to bring with you (We can spend more time outdoors if it's completed before you arrive!).
For more info call 613-839-1179 or email: forestpreschool@ecowellness.com
Weather policy & cancellation: Families in Nature will be cancelled if the following environmental conditions are present; electrical storms, heavy rainfall, heavy snowfall, or temperatures below -20 degrees.
Please check Martha's website for info on whether the program will be cancelled that day or not. If we cancel for bad weather, Families in Nature will run the following Sunday at the same time.
