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Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"The David Suzuki Foundation is Heading a Plan to Turn Toronto’s Ward 19 into Canada’s Largest "Homegrown National Park". The idea sprang from Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the…"
Kari commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Yes you are lucky to live in Alberta (-: ,I thought it is strange to hear this about Calgary I do know quite a few family outdoors bloggers in Calgary they also do outdoor playgroups, they are both women and are into wilderness too.
I love…"
Ken Schmaltz commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"We're lucky in Calgary. In an hour you can be in Banff National Park, Kananaskis Provincial Park and a number of parks and recreational areas on the prairies. Within an hour and half and you're in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks,…"
Kari commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Interesting comment Ken. I'm also an immigrant to Canada.
However I feel that many of the National Parks in Canada is not so accessible for people, and is more for special outdoor interested people. As from a similar country as Canada…"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Hi Ken, Thanks for the information about the film. It's also great to hear your take about local nature and culture in Canada. I wonder if that matches most places, in that locals either take their surroundings for granted or are overly fearful…"
Ken Schmaltz commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Suz, the production company's website says it's going to be on Omni in Alberta in November, but there's no date. Nature's Invitation
On many of the hikes, scrambles and snowshoes I lead for the Calgary Outdoor Recreation…"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Thought this might be of interest -
A new documentary, "Nature 's Invitation", explores wilderness through Canadian immigrants' eyes and features Parks Canada, Richard Louv, Robert Bateman and others. It just aired on…"
Mark Yearwood commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Hello Everyone!
I am excited to introduce to you Kids In the Woods Initiative--K.I.W.I. As Founder & Executive Director of K.I.W.I., I hope that we can count on your support! Please visit our Fundraising Campaign…"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Hi Everyone,
Richard Louv is going to be on CTVs Canada AM show tomorrow morning at 8:05 AM ET discussing nature-deficit disorder!"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"News from Canada!
Ontario Parks "Learn to Camp" program attempts to combat nature deficit disorder:
http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/ontario_parks_combats_nature-deficit_disorder/"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Thought you might be interested in this news from Canada:
Canadian Outdoor Classroom Projects Compete for $20K Prize for Addressing Nature-Deficit…"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"This Victoria, Canada, Kindergarten takes to the woods each morning, rain or shine:
http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/kindergarten_in_victoria_suburbs_takes_to_the_woods/"
Suz Lipman commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"Hi There! Thought some of you might be interested in (or already be aware of) this great story from Canada:
Cross-Canada runner wants kids to go…"
Becs Hoskins commented on Becs Hoskins's group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"We're working hard to bring health professionals into the conversation about reconnecting with nature. Join us for the Healthy by Nature Forum in Vancouver, BC September 20-23 for this multi-sector dialogue and action planning conference.…"
Katharina Stieffenhofer replied to Becs Hoskins's discussion What's working in Canada? in the group Canada's Child and Nature Movement"hi Becs, thanks, yes, that pic shows how great the kids are and how much they enjoy their first harvest and the opportunity to have their own gardens and the guidance from their teacher.
Thank you, everyone for getting kids outside, active and…"
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As we ramp up our Canadian efforts to build the children and nature movement, we've entered a contest and we need your help to get us there! Here are the details!
1. Go here: http://tinyurl.com/yh6dbcg
2. Log in,
3. then go to "Environment & Conservation"
4. and scroll down to "Inside OUT - a natural revolution for children and families" and cast your 3 votes by clicking on the little 'vote' button under the tallied vote… Continue
1. Go here: http://tinyurl.com/yh6dbcg
2. Log in,
3. then go to "Environment & Conservation"
4. and scroll down to "Inside OUT - a natural revolution for children and families" and cast your 3 votes by clicking on the little 'vote' button under the tallied vote… Continue
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