Opening Soon! Fanshawe Nature School (media release, March 1, 2021)

London, ON – The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is excited to launch the Fanshawe Nature School program at Fanshawe Conservation Area for spring 2021!

“We are pleased to offer a new way for children and parents to safely explore nature at Fanshawe Conservation Area,” said Julie Read, UTRCA Community Education Supervisor. “This experience will be child-directed to create nature awareness through exploration, play, stories, journaling, and songs.”

This individually registered program is designed to provide safe, nature-based outdoor learning through play and exploration. Every trip to Fanshawe Nature School will be its own adventure!

Fanshawe Nature School will have three streams:

• Owls & Owlets: Monday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am beginning April 19th for 6 weeks (2-5 years old with caregivers)
Sparrows: Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am beginning April 20th for 6 weeks (5-8 years old, drop off program)
Crows: Fridays, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm beginning April 23rd for 6 weeks (9-12 years old, drop off program)

Register your child (online registration opens on Monday, March 8 at 8 am)

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 Contact: Steve Sauder, Marketing Specialist, or Julie Read, Community Education Supervisor