Embracing Risk: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Kids

Join the Tiny Forest Academy at Wye Marsh, and rediscover the benefits of outdoor play. Dive into the concept of “risky play” and its incredible impact on child development. Learn how to support safe, effective, outdoor adventures that let children explore and experience the glory of the natural world around us. This FREE workshop is designed for inquisitive parents, educators, childcare providers and outdoor program facilitators.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland
When: March 8 from 10 am – 12 pm
How much: FREE

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

About the Instructor:
Whitney Glage, certified teacher, outdoor educator for the young and young at heart,  nature lover and owner of Tiny Forest Academy.

The Forest School in Tiny, ON , focuses on providing outdoor supplemental and alternative learning environments to students at a ratio of 1:5 with certified educators. The team compliments each grade’s curriculum learning by expanding on ideas, providing long stretches of child-led learning and discovery, and physical and mental skill development.

Refunds:
o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund
o With MORE than 3 business days notice - Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee