Nature & Animals
Parent and Child Nature Play (Kindled Kids-Fall Session)
Sharon Hope United Church 18648 Leslie St, Sharon, Ontario, CanadaAn early years introduction to outdoor free play, sensory and nature concepts where sessions can include nature walks, scavenger hunts, outdoor yoga, garden care, music and movement, storytime and nature crafts. A great way to connect with your little one and other like minded people in your community. Age: 1-4 When: Wednesdays 9:45 – 11:15 AM Cost: $22/session *Cost per term is based on number …
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Markham Fair
Markham Fairgrounds 10801 McCowan Road, Markham ON, Ontario, CanadaThe Markham Fair, Canada’s largest four-day agricultural fair is jam-packed with attractions, events, competitions, and performers featuring Monster Truck Show, Paw Patrol Meet & Greet with Chase and Sky, SuperDogs, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, Horse Pull, Animal displays, and shows. The fair features it's popular cooking demonstrations, commercial exhibit buildings, horse shows, face painting, live entertainment. Don’t miss the midway with over 40 rides and …
Outdoor Forest & Nature School Friday Program (Ages 4-7) Fall
Sharon Hope United Church 18648 Leslie St, Sharon, Ontario, CanadaOutdoor Kindergarten is about growing nature connected kids from a young age. This means kids who are calmer, more aware, compassionate and joyful. Outdoor Kindergarten is about laying the groundwork for a person who is resilient and comfortable in the natural world – and in their own skin – for life. Age: 4-6 (some 7 year olds welcome!) When: Fridays from 9:30-3:30pm (FALL/SPRING TERM) Cost: …
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High Park Community Plantsgiving
High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, CanadaGive back to nature this Thanksgiving with our family friendly High Park Community Plantsgiving event! Join us as we plant native species to help restore and maintain High Park’s globally rare Black Oak Savannah ecosystem. Sign up for this event today to get your hands dirty with some park stewardship and be a part of our efforts to ensure a sustainable future for the savannah …
Birds of a Feather
High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoin us with special guest Pete Moss on World Migratory Day for this music-filled family friendly birding event in High Park this fall. We’ll begin the afternoon with a Songs and Stories Circle celebrating local birds through interactive songs. We’ll then make bird friendly crafts and join Pete Moss for a walk where we’ll learn about bird habitats, bird languages, mimic bird sounds and more! …
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Hendrie Park 690 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, CanadaCelebrating 10 years of magic, the Great Pumpkin Trail returns to RBG! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley. Enjoy live entertainment, pumpkin themed activities and fall inspired treats. New to this years event, guests will venture down a new pathway and emerge upon a mini midway exhibition, featuring rides and inflatables set upon Cherry Hill …
Halloween Howl in High Park
High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, CanadaCome and celebrate all things spooky at our popular annual nature-themed family friendly Halloween Howl in High Park. This all outdoor event will begin with a hike through the woodlands. We’ll stop to learn the not-so-scary truth about owls, spiders, bats, decomposers, Witch Hazel trees and more. After the hike your group can warm up around our campfire and make Halloween themed art. We will …
Mushroom March Family Nature Walk in High Park
High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, CanadaGet to know the mysterious and wonderous mushrooms in this family friendly nature walk! We’ll walk the trails of High Park looking for mushrooms, lichen, and other fungi while learning about their diversity and their role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Note: Our Mushroom March Family Nature Walk is not a foraging hike. Foraging or edible plants will not be discussed during this hike. This hike …
Junior Flower Lovers
Twig & Brindille Flower Farm 423475 Concession 6, Markdale, ON, CanadaThe Junior Flower Lovers workshops will guide 6-12 years along the journey of growing and using flowers in fun and original ways through all 4 seasons. We’ll play games and do hands on projects to take home. June - 3 different ways to start flowers. August - harvesting flowers and assembling a mason jar arrangement. October - using everlasting blooms to make a fall display. …