Everyone from Indigenous Elders to behavioural psychologists are providing proof that ‘time in nature’ is pivotal to whole health and well-being. As educators, you've been told that everything from creativity to calmness is cultivated by quality time spent amongst the trees, birds, creeks and clouds. But where and how do you best transition kids and curriculum into the great outdoors? What if it's cold? And what if you're cranky? Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has your back! Join us for a hands-on session of 'tried 'n tenacious' outdoor teaching practices, grasslands gratitude and wide-eyed wonder—inspiration and rejuvenation await!

 

**Because of Thursday’s frigid temperature forecast – your outdoor CPAWS experience is moving DOWNTOWN, as detailed below**

*NEW* Remote Location Directions
Because of the extreme cold, our half-day session will now unfold indoors & outdoors DOWNTOWN. Leading from our gathering space inside the lobby of Arts Commons, we will walk & talk our way over to the programming & park spaces of Memorial Park Library. If you are late, lost, or cannot make it, please text or call Sheri at 403-921-2314.  

WHAT TO BRING:   
As detailed in the safety section below, please come prepared to be active outside for 3 hours – i.e., wearing appropriate clothing & footwear, and outfitted with water & snacks.  

SAFETY:   
Please consult local weather forecasts and come equipped with wind & temperature appropriate clothing and footwear, e.g., comfortable winter boots, ice cleats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and instant handwarmers/heat packs.  

If there are any medical concerns (allergies/injuries) that CPAWS should be aware of, please be in-touch with Sheri via text @ 403-921-2314 in advance of the program’s start time. This will ensure that she can customize the route and activities for everyone’s needs.  

All participants that require medical equipment/medication, such as an EpiPen and/or an inhaler, are expected to have these with them during the program in accordance with our risk management policy.  

WAIVERS:   
CPAWS has a master agreement with CBE & CSSD. So, if you are a CBE or CSSD teacher you DO NOT need to sign a waiver.  

If you are NOT a CBE or CSSD employee, please download from this session's 'handout section' and bring along a completed CPAWS waiver. We will collect them at the start of our session. Extra blank waivers will be available on-site, just in case!  

Looking forward to learning on the land with you!