NATURE CONNECTION
Welcome to our Educational Homestead, where children engage in immersive, project-based learning focused on resilient ecosystems, while nurturing self-discovery and a deep connection with nature.
Nature serves as our classroom, and connection forms the heart of our curriculum!
Nature Connection
Creating a deep and personal connection between our children and the natural world
We provide immersive nature experiences that foster deep connections, inspire curiosity, and cultivate lifelong learning habits through project-based and hands-on methods. By encouraging children to fully engage their senses, we guide them in exploring the natural world as their most profound teacher, sparking wonder and awakening their inner wisdom.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that every child carries a unique vision and gifts to share with the world. By honoring their individuality and fostering self-discovery, we help children build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and confidence, empowering them to find their purpose and navigate life with compassion.
Through carefully crafted activities, we delve into practices that nurture sustainable ecosystems. From cultivating and harvesting their own food to exploring regenerative methods and community resilience, they gain a deep appreciation for the intricate interconnectedness of all living things.
As children connect with food, animal care, local traditions, and cultural practices, they begin to understand their essential role within the web of life. These experiences foster a sense of responsibility, empathy, and gratitude for the world around them.
As children engage with food, animal care, local traditions, and cultural practices, they discover their role within the interconnected web of life.
Together, we inspire a generation of learners who not only recognize their place within the natural world but also actively contribute to its care and preservation.
About US
Our core principles are centered around a commitment to earth-focused land stewardship.
We use permaculture as a tool for learning how to be in right relationship to a place while also contributing to processes of indigenization and liberation from colonialism. Permaculture is deeply rooted in the ancient, fertile soil of indigenous knowledge. By educating ourselves and taking action to support indigenous-led initiatives, we can help create a more just and equitable world for all.
We strive to share the profound teachings of nature, Recognizing the importance of reciprocity, we guide children to appreciate the value of giving back to nature and living in balance with it.
Mission
Our mission is to immerse children in nature, cultivating their inner wisdom and emotional intelligence to help them understand themselves and their place in the world.
We honor the unique perspectives and gifts each child brings, fostering self-awareness and confidence that empower them to become compassionate, thoughtful community members. Through this process, children deepen their connection to themselves and others, developing empathy, resilience, and the ability to navigate the world with compassion.
Rooted in community values, our program emphasizes service—caring for the soil, animals, water, forests, and each other—nurturing responsibility and gratitude for the natural world.
Where we play
Qualicum: Where the Dog Salmon Run
As we live, work, and learn on the Coast Salish Territory and shared land of the Snaw'naw'as and Qualicum First Nations, we express our heartfelt gratitude and deep respect for their continued stewardship of these lands and waters, and recognize their deep cultural and spiritual connection to this territory.
We are committed to standing in solidarity with Indigenous organizers to uplift and empower Indigenous and racialized communities. Through collaborative efforts, we seek to raise awareness of the enduring impacts of colonialism and to actively promote resistance against its injustices