Nature School at Wildwood back by popular demand (media release, December 13, 2021)
New this winter! The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has opened registration for a four week winter session of Wildwood Nature School. Located at Wildwood Conservation Area, near St. Marys, Wildwood Nature School is offering two different outdoor education programs in January and February of 2022.
Children aged 18 months to five years, along with an accompanying adult, can participate in “Falcons and Fledglings” on either Wednesday or Thursday mornings, from 9:30 – 11:00 am.
Children aged six to 11 years old can join the new “Snowy Owls” program on either Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, from 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
“We are giving children outdoor experiences that are led by them and their interests, following the principles of Forest and Nature School. Each day will be different as we explore the outdoors and provide activities that celebrate nature,” said Maranda MacKean, Community Education Specialist.
Register for Wildwood Nature School: Eventbrite
Nature school was fully booked when the UTRCA first launched it in fall 2020, but the winter and spring 2021 sessions were cancelled due to the pandemic. Staff are just as excited as participants that it’s back, and may add more Nature School sessions, based on demand.
Contact: Maranda MacKean, Community Education Specialist