and at the end of the day, their feet should be dirty, their hair messy, and their eyes
sparkling
Land Acknowledgment
Wildflower Nature School acknowledges that we learn and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the Mohawk and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We humbly acknowledge indigenous peoples who came before us and who are currently living on these lands. While the concept of Forest and Nature Schools is new to Western culture, we recognize that indigenous peoples have been living this way and offering sophisticated outdoor education to their children for thousands of years. As settler descendants, we strive to strengthen our connection to the land and indigenous community as a way to promote social justice, decolonization and greater indigenous visibility.
We are guests of this land and strive to honour the original peoples by working together in the spirit of reconciliation.
emergent curriculum
child-led
learning
navigating risk through play
play-based learning
loose parts exploration
As defined by the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, “Forest/Nature School is an educational ethos and practice that centres the Land and the child-at-play. Children and educators build a relationship with the Land through regular and repeated access to the same outdoor space over an extended period of time. Educators support learning through a pedagogical framework that is rooted in place and play, directed, and inspired by the child (emergent curriculum), and driven by a process of inquiry.”
Mission
Wildflower Forest & Nature School’s mission is to provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can foster a deep connection with themselves, others and most importantly, nature.
vision
Our vision is to build an inclusive community for the families of S.D.&G. to reconnect with nature. We want to give as many children as possible regular access to quality outdoor play so we can help create happy and healthy nature lovers. Wildflower believes that children who love nature, become adults who love nature, which will in turn contribute to the sustainability of our world.