Wild Fact- Plankton comes from the Greek word, planktós (πλαγκτός) = wanderer or drifter. The really cool thing we learned was JELLYFISH are plankton. The largest. How cool is that?
Below is a tiny jellyfish we caught in our net! #LandOurTeacher #Plankton #middleschool
Nature’s Backpack Land-Based Learning Centre is looking for new Board of Directors members.
We advocate for children and youth to be outdoors, connected ance—while helping shape programs that directly support youth and families.
Message or email chair@naturesbackpack.ca
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Nature’s Backpack kids tumble into our yurt with soggy socks & snowy boots post-woods fun. We hope to upgrade: mudroom, waterproof floors, storm-damaged toono/urg fixes.
Your $5/$20 makes it cozier!
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Our beloved yurt needs repairs: new canvas, waterproof floor, a window, and a mudroom to protect little feet.
If you’re able, please support.
Every dollar helps 💚
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🔥🌲 It’s almost time!
On November 18, we’re launching something BIG — and we’re teaming up with Ganong Nature Park to make it happen.
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…Through tears, she whispered, “I’ve spent countless therapy sessions trying to help him try new things… and look at him.”
Her son was crouched under a tree, hands in the soil, lifting bark to watch bugs crawl across his fingers—calm, curious, completely at home…
He used to be afraid to touch the dirt.
When he first came to our forest daycare, his mom said, “He might just watch from the blanket.”
A few weeks later, I found her crying at the edge of the woods.
Land Our Teacher, first session was delivered on Tuesday. Co-created and co-facilitated with Peskotomuhkati Elders and Teachers
The year goes by fast
My first Nature Journalling Workshop. A huge success with plans to form a monthly club.
Join me in a nature journal workshop on Jan 26 at 1-3. Register by sending me a message
We had a magical spiral celebration on the last full moon of 2024
While exploring ice formations with 3 year olds, we discovered this beautiful piece of art. Mother Nature is very talented. What do you see?
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