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Teaching Teachers at Camp Kawartha

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...

Thank-A-Farmer

“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...

Senvion Community Project of the Year Award

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...

Edible Tree Treats

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...

Lessons from the Goose

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...

Kids’ Well-Being Tied to Nature Play

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...

Nature Playscapes Opening at the Environment Centre

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...

The Big Book of Nature Activities

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...

Summer Camp Survey Results 2015

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.