There's nothing quite like watching children explore the outdoors. Whether they're building forts, hiking trails, or playing by the creek, time spent outside helps kids learn, grow, and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature. Along with all the benefits of outdoor adventures, however, comes the need to be aware of common outdoor hazards—including ticks. Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of animals and humans. While most tick bites are harmless, some ticks c

Helping children understand the world around them starts with teaching them how to recognize both its wonders and its hazards. One plant that's worth getting to know is poison ivy. While it may look harmless, contact with poison ivy can lead to an uncomfortable, itchy skin rash that can put a damper on any outdoor adventure. The good news? Learning to identify poison ivy is easier than you might think. In this guide, you'll discover simple, practical tips for spotting poison

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. "

March Break at Wild Fauna brought a fresh wave of excitement and discovery for children and educators alike. The week was packed with outdoor activities, hands-on learning, and moments that connected everyone deeply with nature as we navigated our new space. This blog shares a a little preview of what happened during those memorable days, highlighting key experiences and including a gallery of pictures that capture the spirit of the break. Immersive Outdoor Learning One of th

Three friends walking together At the end of the last season we noticed a bitter sweet thing. The children that have been with us from the very beginning (it has been 3 years now) are now starting to age out of our preschool program. It has been such a blessing to be able to watch these little ones grow and thrive! <3 With this though, comes some changes that we hope will benefit everyone. We have decided to rename the programs and create a completely new one to accommodate t

What choices do you make that brings you challenges, questions yourself, brings in doubt? BUT also, brings you joy, passion, and purpose?

We are so excited to share some amazing news with you all — we have found a new location! After extensive searching, networking, negotiating and planning, we are excited to announce that we will be moving to a beautiful, well-maintained property that truly supports outdoor learning, exploration, and connection with nature. It was great being at Forest Lavigne but it was not a long term solution that would allow us to grow as a business and continue to provide to our forest an

Join us to celebrate winter solstice and embrace the magic of the season.

Used Outdoor Clothing Drive happening October 19th, 2025 at the Bourget Community Market

Our beautiful hot summer is coming to an end and with it we welcome fall with it's cooler nights, beautiful colours and new lessons to...

Our time at Domaine Labrador is coming to an end. This sad news came as a shock to us as it was not a decision we made but a decision on...

This introduction is long overdue! Meet Zac! You have probably seen in this summer at camp and on Tuesday's as well as during some of our...

We love books and encourage all of our nature loving children to read and explore the books we have. We use them during our mindful...

Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT Location: The Cabin at Wild Fauna Nature Play (2180 Landry St., Clarence...

First off, we miss you all so, so much! We know it can feel like a long wait between our spring programs and the start of summer fun in...

Part of spending time in nature is being aware of the risks present and being prepared for them.

Save the dates everyone and come visit us as the Bourget Community Market! We absolutely love this market and have attended as a vendor...

We welcome children from near and far to celebrate with us on May 3rd as we celebrate Beltane , the ancient Celtic festival marking the...

Today, we’re taking real action for the planet — and we’re so excited to share that Wild Fauna Nature Play is officially planting trees...

The importance of mindfulness and why we teach it! When was the last time you had a mindful moment?