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Top 20 Reasons to Attend the 2014 Manitoba Nature Summit

Posted on June 29, 2014 by corine

1.) To network with some truly amazing people. 2.) To re-discover wonder. 3.) Because when else can you attend a conference and not have to iron anything? 4.) You want a world that values play and children who appreciate nature. … Continue reading →

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2014 Manitoba Nature Summit Request for Proposals!

Posted on December 19, 2013 by corine

Hello! The Manitoba Nature Summit would like to invite you to send us your workshop proposals for the 2014 Nature Summit. It will be held September 12, 13 & 14th at Camp Manitou (850 Green Oaks Lane, Headingly, MB). Our … Continue reading →

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Workshops- The Outdoor Classroom

Posted on May 15, 2012 by corine

Workshop description: See how your ‘classroom’ moves with you as you explore outside! We believe each student (and educator) has the right to regular outdoor education, across the curriculum. This workshop is if those who regularly teach indoors, such as … Continue reading →

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Workshop- Let’s Go Geocaching!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by corine

The presenter of this workshop is Tabitha Martens. She is the Aboriginal Programming Coordinator for Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is an award-winning wetland education centre. Its mission is to foster public awareness and … Continue reading →

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May 1st is International Guerrilla Gardening Day

Posted on April 30, 2012 by corine

Did you know that May 1st is International Guerilla Gardening Day? Wikipedia defines Guerilla Gardening as ” gardening on land that the gardeners do not have legal right to use, often an abandoned site or area not cared for by … Continue reading →

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Springtime Inspiration

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Cheryl

I just spent the day at ‘Gardening Saturday’ and now I’m itching to start digging in the mud.  The weather is fabulous so hopefully you’ll be spending some time outdoors.  If you can’t get out then spend some time checking … Continue reading →

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The Top Ten Reasons to Garden with your Children-2

Posted on January 12, 2012 by corine

This is the second post in the series: The Top Ten Reasons to Garden with your Children We should spend less time ranking children and more time helping them to identify their natural competencies and gifts and cultivate these. There … Continue reading →

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One Year Until Summit 2012

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Kristi

Can you believe it is only 1 year until the next Nature Summit? Wow! We have been very busy getting this site up and running and working out the kinks that come with it. Also, organizing fundraisers and events to … Continue reading →

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