Victoria Nature School

10/10/2026

Can you go?

🐴🎃 Trick or Trot - A Halloween Fundraiser to Celebrate Community & Horses

We’re thrilled to invite you to our second Trick or Trot - Community Event in collaboration with !

This festive morning is all about bringing our community together to celebrate the season, enjoy some spooky fun, and raise awareness for the transformative work we do at VTRA—supporting individuals of all abilities through Equine-Assisted Services!

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VTRA Barn, 6917 Veyaness Road,
Saanichton, BC

🎉 What’s Included:

Scavenger hunt in the barn
Halloween-themed crafts for all ages
Connect with the community, meet horses, and learn about VTRA’s Equine-Assisted Services, supporting individuals of all abilities

💵 Ticket Options

General Admission: CA $17
Family Admission (up to 4 members): CA $50
Kids under 5: Free
Register at vtra.ca

Please register soon and feel free to tag your friends, let’s gather a great group and make this happen! In case we don’t meet the minimum (25), all registrants will receive a full refund.

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see you at the barn!🎃🐴

10/10/2026

Sneakiness explained.

Witnessing the 5-6 year old stage of giving their hearts is beautiful. And something we get to be part of!

10/09/2026

Luckily we take play very seriously. Have school aged kids? Email about spots in Fox Den for K- Gr. 5. [email protected]

10/07/2026

True!

10/05/2026

A HUGE Congratulations to our long time (13 years) Senior ECE Manager, Robin! She WON the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

We're so proud to work alongside you. Have a read of what makes Robin so special.

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/programs-and-initiatives/prime-ministers-awards/recipients/2026-excellence-early-childhood-education/biographies -Lenhardt

10/01/2026

This week's challenge: hug harder and longer.

09/28/2026

So many Fox Den kids this year (over 50), that we had to a new create species!

09/25/2026

Collect those crunch leaves!

09/18/2026

Enjoy the weekend of play

Consider this … We don’t think twice about interrupting infants and toddlers, mostly because we don’t think to value what they are doing. At the same time, we want our children to be learners and achievers. We want them to listen patiently in the classroom and have the tenacity to solve difficult problems and pursue their dreams. We want ‘paying attention’ to come naturally, and learning skills to come joyfully and easily. The first years of life are formative for developing focus and concentration.⁠

We can help kids gain all of the above by noticing and valuing the play choices *they* make beginning as infants (or later, but starting early makes it simpler!). You're sure to discover joy in the process.

My upcoming book, Baby Person, lays all of this out for you. Preorder now to receive a special gift! Just follow the links in my bio (or go to janetlansbury.com).

09/18/2026

Sneak peak!!

Have you read Hold On to YOUR Kids? by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté? If not, then you can take a sneak peek and read the first chapter for free here: https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/books/hotyk-chapterone