Wild Roots Nature Education Centre

05/22/2018

BNS Funding Opportunity - 2018

Are you a non-profit, community group or NGO with a project that focusses on natural history including monitoring, education or scientific study in the Annapolis Valley? The Blomidon Naturalists Society (BNS) is accepting applications for funding up to $1000. Applications for province-wide projects, or projects outside the Annapolis Valley will also be considered. To apply, please send a one page to [email protected] that includes:

Name of Organization:
Name of Applicant:
Phone Number
Organization Address:
Contact email:
Funds Requested:
How will money be used (specifically):

Applicants must apply by June 11th 2018.

02/19/2018

https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/projects-hiking-summit/

projects hiking summit

05/05/2017

2017-18 Hike NS Courses & Workshops Released

Hike NS’s schedule of courses and workshops across Nova Scotia is now available for 2017-18. Beginning in June through to February, they range from how to share nature with children to how to be a hike leader to navigation. The specific offerings include:Re-Connecting with Nature Workshops; Field Leader - Hiking Courses; Field Leader - Winter Module; Field Leader - Overnight Module; Navigation Maps & Compass Courses; and WILD Connect Course. Dates, locations and costs vary, depending upon the course or workshop. Learn more and view the schedules at www.hikenovascotia.ca

Hike Nova Scotia encourages and promotes a growing hiking culture throughout the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

05/03/2017

May 11th – 13th, 2017 - Recreation Practitioners Training Workshop Weekend coming up. Book soon.
Workshops Include:
** Reconnecting with Nature (I am a facilitator of this one :))
** Strengthening Children’s Mental Health
** Leave No Trace Trainer Course
** OCC Hiking Certification
** Mental Health First Aid
Hope to see you there!

Workshops that run on Friday and Saturday have different costs involved depending on the certifications – please see below for costing.

02/02/2017

To mobilize advocates around the world in support of evidence-based, science-informed public policies

05/31/2016

“Twinkle, twinkle little star.”

11/02/2015

November 10th - Ongoing Berwick Bio-Venturers every Tuesdays after school for girls grades 6-8.

Wild Roots Nature Education Centre programs give students the opportunity to learn from nature. Join a local adventure in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.

09/17/2015

Wild roots is running a Nature Immersion Day camp (8:30 - 4:30) in Wolfville on Monday September 21st (in service day) for kids ages 5 to 8 (P-3). The theme is hidden worlds and we will be seeking out life while exploring the Wolfville Trails. To register your child follow the eventbrite link below.

Hidden Worlds Nature Camp with Wild Roots Did you know that there are hidden worlds right in our own backyard? Come explore the hidden worlds in the forests and woods of Wolfville with Wild Roots! Grades P-3; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Based out of Wolfville Recreation Centre. Cost is $30 and payable to t…

05/15/2015

Heard this on Mainstreet today. A very great interview about letting kids take risks so they learn how to survive as adults.

An experiment in north Wales lets children – and adults – experience the boundaries of truly free play. Is it madness or a model for the future?

05/07/2015

Competent, confident and safe leaders are essential to facilitate positive, experiences in nature for children and youth, helping them to appreciate, understand and act for the natural world while being physically active. This session is an engaging glimpse of day long workshops to be offered across…

04/29/2015

Exciting activity in the marsh today!
Heard the first spring peeper this morning in Rockland Brook marsh. Also saw that there was an active beaver setting up camp and a dark brown crane that I could not identify lifted off when I came near.

04/22/2015

Berwick and District School Afterschool Nature Adventure program is happening every Friday during May and June. Kids learn about nature in spring around Berwick through games and exploration! See flyer below for details or e-mail [email protected] for more info and to register.