Programs
Nuthatches
Ages 4-6
Tuesdays 9am-330pm
Millford Crescent
Nuthatches are a creative flock. Each week’s new adventure lets our newest birds do what they do best—play. We embrace their wanderlust, imaginative games, and impromptu bouts of song and storytelling. By spending time outside with new friends and lots of options, Nuthatches will build social skills and resilience, while feeding a love of nature that will last a lifetime.
PD Day Programs
Ages 4-12
Fridays 9am-330pm
Chickadees live for fun year round! They hop with ease through nature testing everything on offer. We know that some activities draw lots of enthusiasm, and some are fleeting. So we fly with the Chickadees, on to the next and we take our cues from them. Maybe it’s a long walk with imaginative storytelling or maybe it’s cooking by the warmth of the fire. We encourage their independent day with independent play.
Adult Program
Fire by Friction
Saturday, June 15th
9am-noon
Piercey Farm
You will craft your own bow drill kit, and be led through the steps of fire by friction by Tamara Anderson.
Tamara Anderson is passionate about connecting people with the natural world. The ancient skill of fire-making is a powerful way to do this. Tamara has been teaching fire skills at the Guelph Outdoor School and the GRCA Nature Centres for many years. Connecting with others, and then returning home covered in cedar dust and the lovely smell of wood smoke feels like a “best day ever”. Tamara can’t wait to share these skills at the Free Bird Nature School.
Ravens
Ages 5-8
Thursdays 9am-330pm
Piercey Farm
Inquisitive and sometimes mischievous, Ravens are good learners and problem-solvers. They are also very social, forming huge flocks, and setting their own agenda for fun and frenzy. Together we’ll explore their curiosity for all of nature’s intersections with art, science and engineering. We’ll wander through nature to find cool mysteries, transform into sneaky animals, and practice compassion for each other and the world around us.
Hawks & Fledglings
Ages 7-12
Mondays 9am-330pm
Piercey Farm
A full-day program that offers peer-to-peer mentorship between our newest forest Fledglings and our more experienced Hawks. Children will tackle larger projects together to hone skills, identify risks and better understand their environment. Being immersed in nature all day, in all weather, Hawks and Fledglings will tune into themselves, others, and their non-human family.
Spring Monthly
Ages 9-13
Friday Apr. 12, May 3, May 31
Piercey Farm
Owl & Owlet
Parent & Tots (ages 0-3)
Wednesdays
930am-1130am
Come gather around around the fire! Come sing, play, climb, track animals, have brave chickadees eat from your hand, and meet new friends. This program is as much for the Owls as it is for the Owlets!
Free Bird Nature School will adhere to provincial and municipal public health guidelines as they continue to evolve. We’re continuing to closely monitor for updates and we’re dedicated to communicating any changes to families as quickly as possible.