Big Tree Outdoor School

Big Tree Outdoor School Located in the beautiful natural surroundings of Mulmur. Program available for ages 5-12 years old.

🍄 A pretty amazing find on our forest walk today!We spotted this beautiful Lion’s Mane mushroom growing on a beech tree....
09/17/2026

🍄 A pretty amazing find on our forest walk today!

We spotted this beautiful Lion’s Mane mushroom growing on a beech tree. One of the best parts of outdoor school is slowing down and noticing all the interesting things growing right around us.

There’s always something new to discover in the forest!

Today we practiced using a ferro rod to create sparks and ignite our own tinder. It takes patience, practice and a littl...
09/17/2026

Today we practiced using a ferro rod to create sparks and ignite our own tinder. It takes patience, practice and a little persistence, but that’s all part of learning outdoors! 🌲🔥

Spring weather is always great to explore the forest. We found wild leeks! Absolutely delicious!
04/26/2026

Spring weather is always great to explore the forest. We found wild leeks! Absolutely delicious!

We built a new mud kitchen today.
04/23/2026

We built a new mud kitchen today.

Maple Syrup! Boiling sap over the fire to make maple syrup. Spring is coming 🌱🌞
04/03/2026

Maple Syrup! Boiling sap over the fire to make maple syrup. Spring is coming 🌱🌞

Lots of fresh snow for cross country skiing ❄️
02/19/2026

Lots of fresh snow for cross country skiing ❄️

Both groups have been working for the last few weeks and we finally finished our igloo.
02/12/2026

Both groups have been working for the last few weeks and we finally finished our igloo.

Practicing our fire skills in the snow.
02/12/2026

Practicing our fire skills in the snow.

Today's challenge - making a fire in deep snow. ❄️🔥
01/31/2026

Today's challenge - making a fire in deep snow. ❄️🔥

STEM challenge - towers with marshmallows and toothpicks.
01/28/2026

STEM challenge - towers with marshmallows and toothpicks.

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Orangeville, ON
L9V3M3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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