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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.
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.
2026 Programs
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The Forest Studio for Kids
Each week, children will enjoy the freedom of wild, child-led play alongside thoughtfully guided experiences in nature. We'll head into the forest for hikes and adventures, gather around the campfire to cook together, and create beautiful nature-inspired artwork with local art teacher Johanna Rosolen. Children will explore a variety of mediums and techniques, including:
• Observational drawing
• Acrylic painting on canvas
• Oil pastels
• Charcoal
• Nature journaling
On our final afternoon, we'll invite parents and guardians to take a gentle walk through the forest with us, discovering the children's artwork displayed throughout the woods in our Forest Gallery (a gallery without walls, surrounded by trees!) We’ll finish around the campfire with tea, celebrating everything the children have created and experienced throughout the program.
Dates: Fridays, October 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Ages: 8-14
Time: 12:30–3:30 PM
Investment: $240
