Tag: Kids
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How to get your kids to love cross-country skiing
Did you know 18 of our parks have cross-country trails, about half of them groomed? Cross-country skiing is a great way for families to get outdoors and enjoy the winter together! It’s less expensive and safer than alpine skiing, it helps keep kids fit, and it’s a skill they’ll have their entire life. Here are…
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How to identify snowflakes
Did you know snowflakes come in all shapes and sizes? Snowflake identification is a fun and easy way to get kids outdoors in the winter, and spark an interest in science. Why not turn your next winter adventure into a lesson on snowflake identification?
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Open eyes, open mind: nature journaling with kids
In today’s post, Discovery Leader Carlin Thompson from Sandbanks Provincial Park shares her top tips for nature journaling with kids. We did it, parents! We made it through another winter. The struggle of tackling young children into layered outerwear and the scavenger hunts for matching mittens now seem like a distant memory. What sweet relief. But…
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The magical world of Exploration Stations
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Parks are magical places. I don’t need to convince you of this. But sometimes, we all need a little help unlocking the magic around us. That’s where Discovery Guides and Exploration stations come in!
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Family friendly parks in the near north
Summer is here, and now’s the perfect time for a last minute family road trip! During the busy summer months, the solution to finding your serene camping trip is heading north. Here are a few near north parks we suggest visiting with your little ones.
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5 kid-friendly signs of spring
Today’s post comes from MacGregor Point Provincial Park, courtesy of past Discovery Program Leader (now Project Lead) Matt Cunliffe. Longer days give back extra hours of outdoor play and provide the perfect opportunity to explore our trails with the kids. So don some comfy clothes and head to your favourite park (bonus: spring involves far less work for…
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How to raise environmentally conscious kids
It’s essential to instill a love – and respect – of the outdoors in our children. It’s something we can’t start too early. Recent research shows that if you give kids (aged five to ten) an immersive experience in nature, it will lead to a lifelong love for the environment and a sense of stewardship for…
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Discover birds with your kids
Today’s post comes from Eva Paleczny, Learning & Education Specialist with Ontario Parks. On my drive to work one morning last month, I noticed a bunch of Mourning Doves sitting in a row along an electrical line. As I continued driving, I wondered why birds gather in groups like that. Are they being social? Is…