Wildwood Nature School

Learn and grow in nature through play and exploration. Every trip to Wildwood Nature School, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, will be its own adventure! The Wildwood Nature School program provides opportunities for participants to spend time in-and-with nature using the principles of Forest and Nature School. These principles focus on providing repeated outdoor experiences that are participant led, inquiry based, emergent, play and place based. Activities may include songs, stories, play, exploration, journaling, sit spots, shelter building, hiking, using tools, and more!

Programs 2023/2024

Please note that age requirements listed below are as of January 1. Please contact Erin Dolmage if you have any questions.
Registration for all sessions opens on August 1, 2023.

Falcons and Fledglings

Falcons are powerful and agile, taking great care to teach their young how to hunt and fly. Together, Falcons and their Fledglings will spread their wings and take chances, navigating decision-making about interests and abilities through observation, exploration, and play!

  • Designed for participants aged 18 months to 6 years old as of January 1
  • All participants must be accompanied by an adult (maximum 3 children per adult)
  • Maximum 14 participants per session
  • $100/4 week session + Eventbrite fees
  • 9:30 – 11:00 am Wednesdays
  • Note: Winter programming will start and end at the Visitor Services Centre

Eagles

Eagles are powerful and tenacious, spreading their wings and taking flight across the landscape. Eagles will spend most of their day traversing meadows, forests, and streams while building capacity to spend time in nature. This might include working as a team, being creative, discovering animal traits they can apply to themselves, or finding peaceful moments.
  • Designed for participants aged 7-11 years old as of January 1
  • Maximum 16 participants per session
  • $240/4 week session + Eventbrite Fees
  • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Thursdays
  • Note: Winter programming will start and end at the Visitor Services Centre

Hawks PD Day Camp

Hawks are a diverse group with lots of personality. Hawks will come together for the day to play, learn about, and explore the natural world using their keen senses and best practices. Seasonal activities may include songs, stories, play, exploration, journaling, sit spots, shelter building, hiking, using tools, and more!

  • Designed for participants aged 7-11 years old as of January 1
  • Maximum 16 participants per session
  • $60/day + Eventbrite fees
  • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
  • Note: All programming will start and end at the Visitor Services Centre

Registration Information

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