Join the Fall family challenge and explore

Join the fall family challenge and explore nature together. It's back to school and back to work time. The David Suzuki Foundation wants to make sure you don't forget to get outside! This week we're launching a new four-week challenge to help Canadian families get outdoors exploring the wonders of nature – and developing a "nature habit." We invite you to join the challenge today. Sign up, and over the next month you'll receive a free activity each week in your inbox, with easy-to-follow instructions. We'll help you explore your local farmers markets, learn about the limits of nature while hiking, search your homes for energy leaks and more. Each activity is inspired by our new educators guide, Connecting With Nature, which is available for download online. Our brains and bodies are healthier when we spend time in nature. Our families are stronger when we spend active time together. And our planet is protected when we understand and appreciate its wonders. Sign up today and share this email with your friends. Our goal is to get 5,000 families starting new nature habits this fall. See you outside! The David Suzuki Foundation team

Taking our musical talents outdoors

We took advantage of a stunning autumn day on Friday to have music outdoors. Our wonderful music teacher Mrs. Roberts had a variety of instruments available for the children to make some beautiful music.

Painting with nature's materials

We took a group of children for a walk to collect a variety of plants to paint with outdoors. They collected a nice variety to use not only on paper but also on an exercise ball. They created beautiful pieces of art which we will be displaying in our classroom. I wonder what other material they will think of using in the next few weeks.