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Our Neighbour Nettle
In the Forest where we play, there are two types of Nettle growing around us: Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) and Wood Nettle (Laportea...

Katie Daman
Jun 172 min read


Observing Seasonal Changes
We are wildly curious about all the changes to the forest these days. our curiosity drives courage and creativity. We find ourselves...

Katie Daman
May 301 min read


Spring Time at Forest Nursery
✨ King Winter has gone and Lady Spring has arrived ✨ We are excitedly welcoming Spring as we see plants popping out of the ground, watch...

Katie Daman
Apr 301 min read


Reflecting on the past year and planting seeds for the future...
I think it is important to spend some time reflecting on your accomplishments and challenges periodically and New Years Eve seems like a...
Brayden Jackson
Dec 31, 20245 min read


Mountains, Tarps, Tools & Solstice Wishes
This week, we were happy to spend every day at and exploring around our Forest School site. A highlight recently has been finding a giant...

Katie Daman
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Outdoor Play & Lego on Rotation
We've had another great outdoor & indoor week here at Forest Nursery School. While outside we saw a deer, continued to greet and play...

Katie Daman
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Forest School in Winter
With Winter coming in cold this week, we got a good glimpse into what Forest School in Winter might look like. And rest assured, it's...

Katie Daman
Dec 6, 20242 min read


First Snow Day
❄️ Today was our first proper snow day, where we had a few inches of snow to play in. ❄️ After yesterday's tricky transition into the...

Katie Daman
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Pirate Ships and Gully Fish
One of the things we love about forest school is what the wideness of the space offers for our dramatic play. Today, it allowed many...

Katie Daman
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Windy Day Adventure
Today was so windy that we could not go into the forest 🌬️ Instead, we adventured in a lot of different ways. Starting at our garden, we...

Katie Daman
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Mud Play at Forest Nursery
Today, we needed some time in the mud. For a lot of us, it feels good to get muddy. Admittedly, it can also feel uncomfortable when we...

Katie Daman
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Maps at Forest Nursery
Forest School Maps are a theme these days as we use them to search for what's important to us (like treasure or "lost" siblings) and...

Katie Daman
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Forest Nursery Visits Scout
As we continue to fill our Forest Nursery Program, we are always looking for ways to connect with our community to answer questions and...

Katie Daman
Oct 25, 20241 min read


Forest Nursery Opening Blessing
Yesterday was a special day. It was our Forest School's Opening Blessing, where we were joined by neighbours, daycare friends, and...

Katie Daman
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Fairy Village at Forest Nursery
This week some neighbours brought us special gifts that got turned into a fairy village 🧚✨ The fairy village had everything we imagine a...

Katie Daman
Oct 19, 20241 min read


Slugs at Forest Nursery
SLUGS 🐌 This week we started to wonder if it might be time to say goodbye to our slug neighbours for the season. Over the last few weeks...

Katie Daman
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Harvesting at Forest Nursery
Today we gathered and harvested! An Autumn ritual for so many of us in the forest, gardens, and beyond. We were so grateful for all of...

Katie Daman
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Happy Equinox from Forest Nursery
We're back at forest school today! It was cool out this morning, a sure sign of Fall 🍂🌬️☀️ Last week to mark the Fall Equinox, we made...

Katie Daman
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Orange Shirt Day at Forest Nursery
This week in Forest School we observed Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by reminding ourselves that we play...

Katie Daman
Sep 28, 20241 min read


A First Week at Forest Nursery
Saying goodbye to children, families, and educators on Friday of our first week was a surprise - the relationships with each other and...

Esther McNairnay
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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