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ABOUT US
Wild Roots acknowledges the location of our outdoor classroom is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.
Wild Roots provides our community with high quality outdoor experiences through; Nature Art Programs, Forest School, Forest Bathing, Yoga in Nature, Beach School and Professional Development Courses to connect people to nature, the land and themselves.
At Wild Roots, we believe that all participants should have equal opportunity no matter your ethnic background, attainment, disability, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or background. To provide this equal society for all participants, our site is physically accessible, welcoming, and safe to all.
Our outdoor classroom at Macskimming Outdoor Education Centre has over 425 acres to explore! Our site is diverse and includes; wetland, agricultural fields, red maple swamps and mixed mature forests.
Fall 2024 Programs
Registration for our Fall 2024 program is now open! This season, we are offering a five-week Writing Wild program for children ages 9-14 from October to November.
Writing Wild is designed to instruct students in the art of creative writing in a forest school setting. This course is conducted using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, lecture and hands-on application of techniques. Students will also participate in free play, hikes, games, nature art, cooking over a campfire, and sit spots. They will also have the opportunity to share their stories around a campfire (if they wish).
Don't worry if your child struggles with reading or writing. They will be able to participate in all the units through drawing and oral storytelling.
Before opening Wild Roots in 2016, I worked as a journalist. My news, sports and entertainment stories have been heard over the airwaves in Ottawa (CIDG), Moncton, New Brunswick (CFQM) and Smithers, British Columbia (CFBV). I have been published in the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Family Living Magazine and Fifty-Five Plus Magazine. My debut novel, Summer at Pine Lake, was published by Evernight Teen in September 2023.
I’m excited to announce Writing Wild will also include a workshop taught by our mentor, Suzanne Whiteduck. Suzanne is Anishinabe from Nipissing First Nation. Suzanne, her husband Dylan, and their daughter Charlotte live in Dylan’s community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. Suzanne is a work from home mom and is passionate about sharing her story of Indigenous motherhood. Suzanne has also written essays that are featured on the Wild Roots blog and Instagram page.
It's important to note, this course is not about correct spelling and grammar. It's about connecting to the forest and inviting nature to inspire our creativity!
Writing Wild Saturday Program:
- Dates: October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th, and November 23rd.
- 12:30PM-3:30PM
- Children ages 9-14.
- Investment: $225
For a registration package, please send us an email at wildrootsnatureandforestschool@gmail.com
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Our Mission
The mission of Wild Roots is to inspire people to connect to nature through positive outdoor experiences; Nature Art Programs, Forest School, Forest Bathing, Yoga in Nature, Beach School and Professional Development Courses.
Wild Roots participants develop and build an on-going relationship with the land and themselves, thus developing pride, stewardship and environmentally sustainable behaviours.
