Category Archives: Field Trips

Spring Break Continues

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

On day three of spring break we headed out on a field trip to explore the Science Gallery  and listen to a special presentation about the work of the Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre  and meet some of their rescued birds … Continue reading →

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Winter Walk

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I must apologize for the lack of posts recently.  It certainly isn’t due to lack of inspiration — I have definately had things I wanted to write about.  Over the holidays I’ve even had a bit more ‘down time’ than … Continue reading →

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A Picture

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Back in June I wrote a post about program planning after my son and I checked out the hiking trails in Bois-des-esprits forest.  This week we took the children the children there to explore. The forecast called for rain but … Continue reading →

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What We Saw, What We Think

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I’ve heard so much about the new Nature Playground at Assiniboine Park which opened this Spring.  Since they first announced the plans to build it I knew I would have to check it out.  Any place that combines children and … Continue reading →

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An Extraordinary Summer

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

According to my WordPress stats this is my 100th post – Yippee!  It has been just over a year since I started this blog too – I missed the actual anniversary since there was no reminder for that and I … Continue reading →

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Program Planning

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

The weekend has arrived and the weather is fine. Sometimes that is a bad thing since it can distract me from doing necessary cleaning and paperwork.  Today however I had outdoor ‘work’ to do so good weather was a bonus.  … Continue reading →

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Magic Trees

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

Yesterday’s topic suggestion at The Daily Post was “You’ve got a magic tree: what does it grow?” I believe all trees are magic. They provide shelter and serenity when we need it. They demonstrate resiliency and determination helping us to … Continue reading →

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Transportation

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Many years ago I purchased an older 11 passenger van for the daycare.  It was a wonderful investment because we were now able to go places that we had never been able to visit before.  We went to see animals … Continue reading →

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The Owl

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

This past spring the snow melted earlier than normal.  This was great for me because we had so much work today for our back yard renovation and we got a head start.  When you consider that the children and I … Continue reading →

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Pioneers

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Yesterday we went on a field trip to the Historical Museum of St Jame-Assiniboia.  There we toured the William Brown house — an authentic Red River Frame home built in 1856. The children were fascinated by the artifacts and the … Continue reading →

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