Connections Nature Play

10/02/2026

We honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this week with Phyllis Webstad's story about her beloved orange shirt and other Indigenous stories. We also coloured some beautiful Indigenous colouring sheets.

At Connections Nature Play, our daily gathering circle always starts by acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the First Peoples who have taken care of this land since time immemorial, and who are teaching us how to steward the land as well.

09/04/2026

We have one part-time spot left at the Forest School! 9am to 3:30pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Call 403-498-4939 to learn more!

08/31/2026

Over the summer, some of our outdoor play materials have gone missing. Please send us a private message if you have seen any of these items! Thank you!

06/25/2026

We have found a new home! Thank you to the Foothills School Division and C. Ian McLaren School Administration for welcoming Connections Nature Play into the school!

06/19/2026

Have you seen these in the woods? It's us!

Connections Nature Play is Diamond Valley's Forest School! We have been offering nature-based child care for children ages 3 to 6 from September to June since 2023.

We spend the majority of each day outdoors, so we bring with us a portable bucket toilet and privacy tent, and portable hand washing station as well as a backpack tarp and picnic blankets to have lunch and story time.

Next time you see us out, feel free to come say hello!

06/11/2026

Looking for some fun outdoor play and learning for your children this summer? Rediscover Play Nature School/Bushcraft & Wilderness offers high quality programs for kids!

Rediscover Play is back for a Summer of fun! Join today!

05/16/2026

Friendly reminder of easy things we can all do to stay tick safe!

05/08/2026

Kuddos to Canmore"s new shop - Mountain River Life - for gifting us a copy of PEAKS AND PAWS Animals on the Ascent storybook! Beautiful illustrations and accurate information about a variety of species.

If you're out in Canmore, check them out!
https://mtnriverlife.com/

05/07/2026

Come see us in the parade on Diamond Valley Day!

04/30/2026

DID YOU KNOW THAT FROGS BREATHE THROUGH THEIR SKIN? Because of this, their presence is an indicator of water quality!

It's fun to catch and observe frogs and other amphibians, but please remember:

👉 Humans should not touch amphibians. Use a net!
👉 Our skin oils clog their pores which they use to breathe!
👉 We can easily damage their skin as our skin is rougher than theirs.