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In-Person Workshops

**Tools Workshop (NEW!)**

This is an outdoor, experiential workshop for any adult who wishes to be more comfortable working with tools and/or working with tools with children in their programs. You will have an opportunity to:

Practice working with bow saws, hand drills and knives
Learn to build shelters with tarps and ropes
Create your own wooden item
Understand the ecological impact of using tools and harvesting from the Land
Learn how to support tool use and practice with children in your programs

Location: Out to Play Farm & Forest School, Ottawa, ON Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 9am – 3pm

Tools Workshop1 day
				 $ 225 
				per person1-Day Workshop

Online Workshops

Introduction to Risky Play

The Introduction to Risky Play Workshop provides the research, tools and language you need to support risky play with confidence.

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Intro to Risky Play WorkshopMost Popular
				 $ 65 
				per personAn introduction to risky play based on our in-person 2 day workshop.

How to Start a Forest/Nature School Webinar Series

Are you hoping to start your own Forest and Nature School program, but you’re not sure where to start? Join us for this 2-part webinar series! Our bilingual panel of experienced FNS founders/practitioners from across the country will share how they started their programs, things they wish they knew before they got started, and things they’d do differently now!

You may access all webinar resources and recordings.

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How to Start a Forest/Nature School2 part webinar series
				 $ 100 
				per person

About Our Workshops

What is the difference between the Workshops and the Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course?

Each of our workshops offers something different, be it a taste of Forest and Nature School or a deep dive into supporting opportunities for risk-taking in children’s play. The workshops are ideal for anyone and everyone looking to support play and learning in the outdoors, across sectors.

The Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course is intended for educators or those with similar backgrounds who are interested in starting their Forest and Nature School programs, or in incorporating elements of the philosophy into their practice. The Practitioners Course is a significant, year-long commitment, while the workshops are less so!

Are there prerequisites for the workshops?

No, the workshops are designed for anyone and everyone looking to support play and learning outdoors in their practice, from all sectors.

How do I book a workshop?

The Child & Nature Alliance offers customizable workshops for smaller groups of 10 – 15 or larger groups of 20 – 25! Reach out to us at admin@childnature.ca to discuss your group’s interests, and workshop goals.