Navigating insurance is one of the most commonly asked questions we receive from our community. We teamed up with Lisa Vercillo at Magenta Insurance to offer this two-part webinar series where we discuss the essentials of insurance for outdoor programs. Whether you are new to outdoor education or looking to deepen your understanding, this self-paced webinar series is for you!
Please note that this webinar is not applicable to residents of Quebec.
This online course is a professional development initiative to equip educators and leaders with the knowledge and skills to create safer, more welcoming outdoor spaces for all. We hope you will come away from this course with a deeper understanding of what terms like “access”, “inclusion”, “racism”, and “ally” mean. We hope you will develop the skills necessary to begin to see how white supremacy culture is operating in your workplace, and acquire the tools to begin dismantling it.
This Introduction to Risky Play Online Workshop provides the research, tools and language you need to support risky play with confidence.
Are you hoping to start your own Forest and Nature School program, but you’re not sure where to start? Check out this 2 part webinar series! Our bilingual panel of experienced FNS founders/practitioners from across the country share how they started their programs, things they wish they knew before they got started, and things they’d do differently now!
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:
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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!
No, the workshops are designed for anyone and everyone looking to support play and learning outdoors in their practice, from all sectors.
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.
