Meet the Nature Summit Organizing Committee – Part 9
Meet Michele Henderson: “Why do I have to come in when the lights go on? Why can’t I eat outside?” These were common questions asked by Michele when growing up and playing in the empty…
Meet the Nature Summit Organizing Committee – Part 8
Meet Sigrid Quinn. With 35 years of working with board of directors and staff of child care centres as my role of Financial Analyst with the Province of Manitoba Child Care Program, I realized that…
Meet the Nature Summit Organizing Committee – Maddi Baisburd.
Maddi was on the board from 2012 till 2020. Madeleine Baisburd is a teacher with a passion for getting kids outdoors. She teaches upper elementary school in Seven Oaks School Division, a career she came…
Printable Workshop Description
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Workshops-Looking for the Little Things, Nature Journaling, Exploring Animal Behaviour, Learning For The Future
Heather Hinam, or Dr. Hoo as she is sometimes known, is one of two amazing keynote speakers at the 2012 Nature Summit. Besides teaching at the Uof W she also owns an operates Second Nature-Adventures…
Workshops- Cattail Mats, Blind Drum Stalk and Field Guide Scavenger Hunt
Laura Reeves is the 2012 Nature Summit’s connection to the Wilderness Awareness School. WAS were the keynote speakers at the 2010 Nature Summit but were unable to return for 2012 🙁 , however Laura-besides all…
Workshops-Making and Using Field Journals with Children
In this workshop participants will learn to make simple field journals and will have the chance to try out a variety of student-tested activities that have worked very well for my students and me. Coming…
Workshops- Growing up Green
*Please note that there is a change in presenters for this workshop. Maryanne and Valerie will be presenting in place of Rhonda. The “Growing up Green” project is a family literacy and learning program that…
Workshops- Fishing for Beginners
My name is Alexie Mauthe. Since the age of five I have been fishing and camping throughout Manitoba and Ontario. I have had the privilege to explore many beautiful lakes, embrace the wild, and interact…
Workshop- Garden Problem Solving
Bad Soil? Vandalism? No space? Stinky compost bin worries? After this workshop you may be surprised by your ability to garden almost anywhere and solve some common problems! By being a little more prepared for…
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