The Lantern
Soccer, Rafting, and New Friends in Bhutan.
It’s our fourth day in Bhutan and we have already experienced so much. After spending the night at Ugyen Academy, we started off bright and early at 5:30am to begin
Wind vs. Prayer Flags – What’s the difference?
After three days in Bhutan, I find myself constantly learning about the country and its culture. From the teachings of our most wonderful guides Karma and Namguy, I continue to
A Transformative Co-op Experience: Discovering Passion and Purpose with ALIVE Outdoors
As part of our school’s grade 11 curriculum, all students are required to complete a four-week cooperative educational experience. For many of us, including myself, this is our first foray
Our First Day In The Land Of The Thunder Dragon
Today felt like a whole week of experiences all fit into one day. We started early in the morning flying out of Bangkok, Thailand as a big group, our four-hour
Fire Induced Sprouts Evoke Hope
This spring a forest fire ignited in Algonquin Park, just down the road from Camp Arowhon. Thankfully the water bombers and forest firefighters were able to get on top of
Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain
Have you heard that there is an empathy deficit? In some ways it makes sense. Everyone has faced loss of some kind lately. We have all been wading through our
Giving Tuesday, Synchronicity and Trails Youth Initiatives
There have been many moments throughout my life that have led me to believe in synchronicity. I take these moments as signs that I am on the right path and
Creating a Pathway Forward – Reflections on Building Connectival
How were we going to build community amongst students when they cannot be in the same place? Once reality kicked in for us last spring, we headed to the drawing
Your Comfort Zone Is This Way
I had an interesting realization the other day while preparing for an online leadership workshop for students. As I looked at the comfort zone diagram that we typically use to
From Green Trees to Green Screens
At this time of year, I am typically hauling out my flannel shirts, a few toques, wool sweaters, socks and all things cozy. We are packing tents, working with schools
The Exploration of Unknown Territory
Tuesday nights at 8pm have become a sacred time for me lately. I have had the privilege of working with a group of young women in grade 12, (and two
Humanizing Sustainability: Sifting Through the Many Messages
I know you feel it – the thousands of opinions that overshadow the core message of sustainability. We all feel the effects of Action Paralysis (knowing that action is needed, but