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...
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Environment Centre last month to celebrate the opening of our Nature Playscapes! It was such a lovely day and we were so pleased to see over 100 community members, new & old friends of the Environment Centre come...
A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning by Jacob Rodenburg & Drew Monkman The average child can identify over 1000 corporate logos, but only 10 native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high...
Thank you to everyone who took the time and filled out our Summer Camp Survey!! We really appreciate all your feedback and testimonials!! Your answers have been tallied, and below are some charts of the results.
Many hands make light work as over 80 volunteers from GE lend a hand at Camp Kawartha. http://www.chextv.com/2015/09/24/ge-workers-pitch-in-at-camp-kawartha-for-day-of-caring/
Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada players Nash Mauchaza and Robert Karlsson stop by Camp Kawartha, to spend time outdoors with the campers. The camp is a not for profit charity designed to help children who are less fortunate learn to enjoy nature and the outdoors....
In wrapping up another wonderful summer at Camp Kawartha our Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg, wanted to share a few thoughts about the importance of summer camp and the amazing work of our Summer Camp Staff. In today’s culture, there are so many ways to tear a kid...
Camp Kawartha campers who are part of Session N or “Nature Camp” got to try their hand at making their own corn husk dolls as part of an art elective called “Pioneer Crafting with Natural Materials” led by Jessica Lindeman. It’s a fun way to use those left over...
