Watch this presentation by Jamie Black about Connecting Youth to the Earth to Protect Old Growth Trees: My intention is, ultimately to share some light on this topic and also to engage in conversation and to add to the movement. I have an MA and Environmental education and community and communication. I barely cracked open the can of consumerism, capitalism, … Read More
Archery breeds Philanthropy in Nature
What a gift it was to go out into Nature with this extraordinary new friend, Conan. I was blessed to be taken to his favorite spot in Nature, and we camped out and did archery, then had sausages with home-made sourdough. Mmmmm. While out on this adventure many things happened, including deep conversations about what I am doing on this … Read More
A journey to Toronto Outdoor Education School
A journey to Toronto Outdoor Education School turned out to be fruitful. Throughout my research, there were a number of people who told me about the Toronto Outdoor Education School, and recommend I connect with them, as they were a leading role model across Canada for being the most advanced and effective outdoor education program that ensured that the students … Read More
Facilitating Storymaking
Tonight I just had an epiphany about my role as a facilitator. I thought I was a storyteller, but it turns out I am a facilitator of storymaking. I am in the midst of my data analysis for my Masters Research. I have been working on this baby for over a year now, and in the last three months I have been … Read More
Stuck In The Mud
For one so young, there is no thought as to what may happen after acting on an impulse. To a young girl, a ditch full of thick, wet mud looks like a great deal of fun; but what happens after the fun? Out for a walk on a cloudy day (I added this: with the Wild Craft Play group and … Read More