The Lantern
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
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Outdoor Recreation Participation in Canada Study
Survey closed, thank you for your interest. We’re looking for individuals to participate in a research study on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted outdoor recreation participation patterns before, during
Dear Class of 2020
I have been thinking a lot about you! I have been thinking about the things you have lost, and I have been pondering all that you are gaining. What you
Completing the Goals: 20,000 Trees in 2020 are Within Reach
Do you know that feeling when you set a goal, and then a few things happen along the way where the goal seems a little less achievable than when you
Stone Soup – At the End of this Long Portage
About a month ago, on a cold crisp February evening, I walked across frozen Lake Koshlong with a bunch of Grade 4 students and faculty. Candle lanterns led our way
What are ALIVE Instructors Reading?
For the past three Wednesday nights, ALIVE Instructors from many different generations have gathered on Zoom to catch up, show support for one and another and of course, laugh. This
Embracing Vulnerability: The Most Valuable Character Strength in International Service Learning.
How do we value an educational outcome of vulnerability? Designing educational experiences that expose students (and teachers) to opportunities for feeling authentic, deep, self-reflection based on challenging personal notions of