All children and youth should have the opportunity for gently facilitated
play and learning in forests, fields, streams and parks.
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As Nature guides we pay attention to the needs of each participant by listening, supporting,
encouraging and celebrating their unique character.
A disconnection from nature disconnects us from ourselves and each other. We know first-hand that nature teaches, heals and inspires.
We want every child and youth to have a deep
connection to, awareness of and love for nature.
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The Flying Squirrel is a symbol of curiosity and fun in nature. We embody these values and strive to empower people to experience the joy and wonder of the natural world.
Join Us in Exploring Nature
A Child's Journey
"Flying Squirrels is so much fun! There are some kids that go every month and I also get to make new friends too. Last month we saw an eagle with her chicks through a telescope and they were gigantic!"
Rachel - Age 9
Relationship with the Land is at the heart of
what we do, and this Land is Indigenous
Land.
Our programs take place in Sipekni'katik one of the seven regions in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources but recognized Mi’kmaw title. As Treaty people, we acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about Mi’kmaq history and current culture and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to these things and to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with non-human beings, with the land and with the water. What this means in practice in the context of our work and our personal lives is a process to which we are committed and actively seek guidance.
We also honour and respect the contributions of African Nova Scotians as a founding culture in this province. We recognise African Nova Scotian as a distinct people whose histories, legacies
and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years. African Nova Scotias have a deep relationship to the land that has much to teach our work and
how we relate to the land and each other.
