Come Celebrate Winter Solstic!
And experience Wild Fauna's Nature School​
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Embrace the magic of the Winter Solstice with us as we celebrate the shortest day and longest night of the year! This family-friendly event will connect us with the beauty of the season through outdoor adventure, storytelling, and festive traditions.
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What to Expect
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Guided Winter Hike: Bundle up for a brisk hike as we explore the winter landscape and enjoy the serenity of nature.
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Storytelling by the Fire: Gather around to hear tales that celebrate light, warmth, and togetherness.
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Creative Tree Decorating: Use natural and provided materials to adorn the tree in a sustainable and festive way.
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Celebrate Together: Share warm drinks, laughter, and the joy of community as we mark the season’s turning point.
What to Bring
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Warm clothing and sturdy footwear
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A reusable mug for warm beverages
Drop-In Event – No Registration Required!
Celebrate the solstice with nature, stories, and community spirit. Let’s come together to light up the season!
This event will be pay-by-donation, and all proceeds will go to the Ottawa Food Bank. We are suggesting a donation of $10 per person, but we are truly grateful for any amount.
If you'd like to contribute, please e-transfer to wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com with the event name and the number of people attending in the message.
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No need to register in advance—just drop in and enjoy the festivities!
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When - December 21st
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Where - Hammond Hill (Blue Yurt - in Yurt Village) | 861 Du Golf Rd.
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Please email wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Wild Fauna's Open House
Stay Tuned for our Second Open House in August​
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Ever wonder what Forest School is like?
Here is your chance to bring your family of all ages, ask questions and experience Wild Fauna Nature Play's Forest sessions. We are thrilled to have the chance to meet new families, and see returning families explore the space children, youth and teens have been exploring since the Summer of 2023.
We are so excited to show you what we provide for your children here at wild Fauna Nature Play.
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Our goal is to have this event accessible to everyone! This event will be pay-by-donation to help with costs for staffing for this event and future Wild Fauna programs and events to support bringing children, youth and teens back to their roots. We are suggesting a donation of $10 per person but are truly grateful for any amount.
Please E-TRANSFER to wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com with the name of this event in the message line.
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When - To be Determined
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Where - Hammond Hill (Blue Yurt - in Yurt Village) | 861 Du Golf Rd.
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Please email wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Why Forest and Nature School?
Because we all sometimes need a break from everyday structure - especially children;
Because we all crave freedom in our choices. Of what comes next, and how the next hours will unfold;
Because we all thrive in spaces where our uniqueness & authenticity is celebrated;
Because, research shows that intentional connection with and in nature significantly increases dopamine and serotonin levels; and
Because Nature is the most subtle yet impactful teacher & space holder.
A child's body & mind is open, willing & ready to listen, hear, and lead with curiosity first, and those are the ingredients needed to fully absorb the lessons received at School, in the Forest & in nature. Now's the time to foster your child's relationship with our great mother.
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Our Events
Welcome to our Events page. We are so excited to start running Events along side our programs. Stay tuned for more Event throughout the Seasons.
Forest and Nature Birthday Party
We would love to host a special Forest and Nature Birthday Party for you!
​​Let’s celebrate your Birthday with Mother Nature and a few of friends! Join us at our little Forest and Nature School to surround yourself with endless possibilities. Scavenger Hunts, Forest walks, Nature crafts, and Nature play.
What would our time together look like?
Upon arrival we will have stations of invitational play activities set up at our base camp and throughout the Forest. We can explore, and/or spend our time by the Yurt. Kids will have access to our amazing resources of play in the Yurt.
Each party is unique to tailer to the Birthday Person, contact us to connect on how we can explore the forest together! Please email wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com, let start seeing how we can make that special day one to remember
Pricing
Each party runs two hours (time and date is planned together), running with a max of 8 kids. Each child will go home with anything they create! We are pricing Birthday Parties on a sliding scale,
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Assist
340$
Support
390$
Sustain
365$
Pay slightly higher and the difference will support a child attending Forest and Nature School
You pay the price of the Birthday Party.
Pay slightly lower than the Sustain cost and accept the help of Wild Fauna.
*Additional child price - 25$/child at a max of 12 children.
Please email wildfaunanatureplay@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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*Also check out Hammond Hill to make it an overnight celebration, from tenting, to yurt, to tiny home stays, you can enjoy the forest beyond Forest and Nature party.
Wild Fauna Nature Play