Spring Fling in the Forest (RESCHEDULED)
Let’s celebrate all things SPRING! The sap is running, the birds are returning, and the forest is greening once again – SPRING IS HERE!
Everyone is welcome to engage in all of the usual forest and nature school fun – nature play, campfire, stories, songs, wander in the woods, balancing on fallen trees, swinging on rope swings, etc. BUT we will have some special activity stations set up to celebrate ALL THINGS SPRING!
You can expect:
- recipes to inspire mud kitchen play
- a seed swap & some seedy crafts
- a presentation by a local tick & Lyme disease expert
- some fun scavenger-hunt type activities to get you exploring the woods
- and more!
This event is open to all ages, however, please note that our regular programs & site are geared towards children 2-13 years of age. There will be staff on-site to enhance your visit, but there will not be any scheduled programming or activities as this is a self-guided event.
In order to keep this event financially accessible, we are offering tickets on a by donation/pay-what-you-can basis. All proceeds from these events pay for staffing of the events & help KFNS to support more children in the outdoors. Suggested donation of $10 per person. Only one ticket needed per family. (*Ticket sales end at 8pm on the night before the event.)
PAYING VIA E-TRANSFER – if you would like to pay via e-transfer instead of through the eventbrite payment portal, please send your donation to kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com with “family day” in the memo line, and you will be emailed a code to access your tickets.
More information will be provided to registered participants.
You must register in advance in order to attend.
Please read more about our location here: https://kingstonforestandnatureschool.ca/about/contact-us/
There is a limited capacity due to parking constraints at this time of year.
NOTE: All participants will be required to sign an assumption of risk waiver and to follow the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:
- Please stay home if you or anyone attending with you does not pass the Ontario School & Childcare Screening: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
Please email kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wee Ones in the Woods – PART 1: Planning to Get Out (RESCHEDULED)
Getting out with wee ones can feel like a lot, let us offer you some guidance, tips & tricks, and an opportunity to get out in nature with your wee ones in a supportive environment! Join us for our “Wee Ones in the Woods” parent support series.
PART 1 – PLANNING TO GET OUT
Tuesday, April 11 – 9:30am-11:00am.
Having well-laid plans, and a toolbox full of strategies, is a surefire way to have a successful outdoor adventure with your wee ones! Join us in the Community Studio at Go Green Baby for a parent workshop about getting outside with your wee ones.
We will discuss:
- Layering yourself & your wee ones for the weather
- Benefits of babywearing & different types of carriers
- What a typical Acorns & Oaks program day looks like
- Other considerations for a few hours outside/at forest school with your wee ones
The cost to attend this event is $18/family, and you will walk away with a “Wee Ones in the Woods” guide filled with everything presented during the event & more, plus an exclusive discount to use at Go Green Baby if you need to add a few more items to your outdoor gear selection. (The ticket cost covers staffing alone, and neither KFNS nor GGB are profiting from this event. If cost is a barrier, please reach out.)
Please email if you’d prefer to pay via etransfer.
This event is geared towards parents of children 0-3 years old who would like to boost their confidence in getting outside with their wee ones, and for those considering attending our Acorns & Oaks program but needing more information, assurance, and strategies.
Small children are welcome to attend with parents, however, please note that this event has limited capacity and we ask that you let us know how many children will be attending with you so that we can release more tickets if numbers permit. We will limit it to 12 families to begin with.
This event is meant to prepare your family to enjoy attending our Acorns & Oaks program at Kingston Forest & Nature School, however, intention to register is not required.
This event is part 1 of a 2-part series, with the second part taking place on-site at Kingston Forest & Nature School. Please register for each part separately. Participation in both parts is not required, however, our hope is that you will join us for both.
More information will be provided to registered participants.
You must register in advance in order to attend.
PHOTOS: We take photos at our events. If you do NOT give permission for photos of your family to be shared publicly, please send an email with a list of all participating family members, and a note stating that you do not give permission for photos to be shared publicly, otherwise permission to share will be assumed.
NOTE: All participants will be required to complete the COVID-19 school and child care screening prior to attending. Masking is encouraged but not mandatory.
Please email kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wee Ones in the Woods – PART 2: Getting Out *NEW DATES*
Getting out with wee ones can feel like a lot, let us offer you some guidance, tips & tricks, and an opportunity to get out in nature with your wee ones in a supportive environment! Join us for our “Wee Ones in the Woods” parent support series.
PART 2 – GETTING OUT
After attending part 1 of this event series, you should feel well-equipped to dress your family for the weather, pack for a few hours out, and endeavour to join us in the woods for our Acorns & Oaks program on a trial basis. We invite you to select one date from the options below, and come spend a morning with us, falling in love with our space, our program & our community.
- Tuesday, March 21 – 9:00am-1:00pm
*NEW DATES*
- Tuesday, April 18 – 9:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, April 20 – 9:00am-1:00pm
- Tuesday, April 25 – 9:00am-1:00pm
- Thursday, April 27 – 9:00am-1:00pm
When you come for your trial day of Acorns & Oaks, you can expect to have support at the parking lot when you arrive, someone to point you in the direction of The Clearing (where we meet), and a chance to fully immerse yourself in a regular Acorns & Oaks program with other families that attend regularly and some of the same families that attended part 1 of this event series with you.
The cost to attend this event is $38/family. (The ticket cost reflects the actual price of one program day of Acorns & Oaks. If cost is a barrier, please reach out.)
Please email if you’d prefer to pay via etransfer.
This event is geared towards families with children 0-5 years old who would like to boost their confidence in getting outside with their wee ones, and for those considering attending our Acorns & Oaks program but needing more information, assurance, and strategies, and a risk-free way to see if its a good fit for their family.
We ask that you choose one date, and note that the program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but younger children are welcome to attend, and exceptions can be made for older children as well.
This event is meant to prepare your family to enjoy attending our Acorns & Oaks program at Kingston Forest & Nature School, however, intention to register is not required.
This event is part 2 of a 2-part series, with the first part taking place in the Community Studio at Go Green Baby. Please register for each part separately. Participation in both parts is not required, however, our hope is that you will join us for both.
More information will be provided to registered participants.
You must register in advance in order to attend.
PHOTOS: We take photos during our programs. If you do NOT give permission for photos of your family to be shared publicly, please send an email with a list of all participating family members, and a note stating that you do not give permission for photos to be shared publicly, otherwise permission to share will be assumed.
NOTE: All participants will be required to sign our assumption of risk waiver and to complete the COVID-19 school and child care screening prior to attending. Masks are required in our yurt, but not anywhere else on site.
Please email kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Singing in the Spring with Land Heart Song
Celebrate the spring by singing along with Land Heart Song for an interactive nature-rich performance for the whole family!
Join us for our first ever musical performance at Kingston Forest & Nature School!
On Saturday, May 6, bring the whole family to enjoy an afternoon of nature play, nature connection, and of course, a fabulous & fun sing-along with Land Heart Song!
We invite you to arrive at 1pm for some romping around & settling in, you know, because the mud kitchen is just too tempting to miss out on. And then around 2pm, Land Heart Song will take to the stage for a 1-hour musical performance – gathering community on the land to bask in songs and story, to explore our voices and celebrate Spring’s offerings of new growth and the return of many friends (we heard she might bring puppets!). Bring your picnic blankets & lawn chairs, some snacks, and your singing voices!
About Land Heart Song:
Land Heart Song is Tiiu Strutt (she/her), a first-generation Canadian with Estonian and British Heritage, living in Williams Treaty Territory. Tiiu combines her experiences as a singer-songwriter and an educator to offer engaging musical performances for families. A genuine and engaging performer, Tiiu will have you tapping your toes, singing along and basking in the joy of nurturing love for the land through song.
Listen to Land Heart Song (the infamous Green Leaf song!) here.
Find out more about Land Heart Song at www.landheartsong.com
Merch for sale!
Land Heart Song will have some merchandise for sale, cash only, at this event.
Important Details:
This event is open to all ages, however, please note that our regular programs & site are geared towards children 2-13 years of age.
Please read more about our location here.
There are 2 ticket types for this event: Individual – $15, and Family – $45. Family tickets are for members of the same immediate family, arriving in a single vehicle. Proceeds from this event pay for the staffing of the event, the time it takes to plan & promote the event, and anything above that is put towards our programs to help KFNS to support more children in the outdoors.(Ticket sales end at 8pm on the night before the event.)
PAYING VIA E-TRANSFER – if you would like to pay via e-transfer instead of through the eventbrite payment portal, please send your donation to kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com with the event name in the memo line. Then send an email requesting a code to access your tickets. If we do not receive your email, we will not be able to provide you with important information about the event.
More information will be provided to registered participants.
You must register in advance in order to attend.
Rain Date: If the weather is not favourable for this event, we will reschedule to the following day at the same time, Sunday, May 7, 1:00pm-3:30pm.
PHOTOS: We take photos at our events. If you do NOT give permission for photos of your family to be shared publicly (by KFNS &/or Land Heart Song), please send an email with a list of all participating family members, and a note stating that you do not give permission for photos to be shared publicly, otherwise permission to share will be assumed.
NOTE: All participants will be required to sign our assumption of risk waiver and to complete the COVID-19 school and child care screening prior to attending.
Please email kingstonforestandnatureschool@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Photo of Land Heart Song by Liz Duckett Photography.
