While most people recognize that Camp Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre provides environmental education to thousands of students throughout the school year, it may be a lesser known fact that they are also quietly seeding talented and passionate Environmental...
“The healthiest food,” wrote author Wendell Berry, “is the shortest distance from the earth to your mouth.” Often, the food we serve to our children is a long way from the earth – perhaps even thousands of miles away. Take your typical soup. The vegetables and fruit...
Source: Chatham Daily News In January 2016, The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) hosted an event called Powering Prosperity Awards which recognizes individuals and organizations who are champions of renewable energy. Camp Kawartha received the Senvion...
Here in cottage country, watching for backyard wildlife is something we all love to do. If you would like to attract more critters within eyeshot, here are some nutritious snacks that will look not only look nice on your trees but will attract a range of birds and...
Like clockwork each year, we are greeted with the breathtaking sight of a flock of Canada geese winging their way southward in their characteristic “V” formation. There are actually some wonderful lessons geese can teach us about working together as a team. Here are...
If your childhood was anything like mine, you were often told “it’s too nice to be inside, get out and play”. I never had to be asked twice to leave the house and get on my bike and ride for a few hours, or just walk in the woods. As a somewhat sensitive, anxious...
