Forest and Nature School (FNS) is a place-based philosophy of play, care and education that takes place in a variety of natural settings (fields, shore, forest, tundra, etc). It builds long-term, in-depth relationships with the land through repeated and regular access to the same place. It is rooted in a vision of children as capable and competent, where teachers are co-creators and play is child-led. Play and projects are process - not product - oriented. Because the land is the teacher, FNS adapts to all developmental stages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. A Forest and Nature School requires a qualified practitioner who is rooted in FNS practical skills and pedagogical theory. Although our current framework for FNS is informed by practices in the UK and Scandinavian countries, we know that Indigenous Peoples have been learning with the land since time immemorial. This program strives to be in right relationship with the land and each other. We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation in our learning and preparation as educators, in our teaching and collaborations with children, and in our connections and relationships in the community.