Inspiring changemakers with FutureMakers

Inspiring changemakers with FutureMakers

Wildsight news : Education

Two thumbs up for outdoor education

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"I was born to be in the wild. I loved it." Grade 6 student Nevaeh puts into words how we all feel when we pause in wonder at the miniscule worlds under our feet, the majestic views above our heads…

Nurtured by Nature

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It is undisputed that spending time in the natural world is good for us. It can lift moods, calm anxieties, boost creativity, and improve sleep. And it’s not just physical and mental benefits that the natural world provides us…

Students stuck on the waiting list

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No-one will protect what they don’t care about and no-one will care about what they have never experienced.David Attenborough https://vimeo.com/639705469 If you ask my daughter what trees need, she’ll tell you confidently…

Happy New Year! (Wait, what?)

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Each year, on the first day of school, there is always a flurry of emails and phone calls within the Wildsight education team wishing one another a “Happy New Year”! For educators, parents, and teachers the beginning of September feels…

A deep dive into local water

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The subject of water is as deep as the ocean itself. You can skim the surface, or dive deep on the subject, look at it from different directions, investigate it through science, mathematics, economics, art, history and more.

Going Beyond Recycling

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Beyond Recycling is a Wildsight-run education program that takes students on a journey to explore their energy, waste, and consumption. Through 24 weeks, students go beyond the 3 Rs to really understand where our waste comes from, where it…