When I first met Bev in the fall of 2024, she was 11 years old and participating in our Youth Yoga and Nature Mindfulness programs. What struck me about her was her calm, quiet and gentle presence. She moved through yoga postures with ease and would sit quietly in the forest, observing and noticing the world around her. While her sister might have been telling a joke that had everyone laughing, or her friend was attempting a backflip on her yoga mat, Bev brought a quiet stead

As summer comes towards an end, Wellchild Niagara is wrapping up our second year of offering Connected & Confident: Nature Adventures in partnership with the City of St. Catharines Recreation and Leisure Department. Over the past two years, we have had many children join us as we explore the beauty of Malcolmson EcoPark - taking the time to look, listen and walk the land together. Our first group of children who joined for Connected & Confident in September 2024 We have also

Summer in Niagara is a season of sunshine, exploration, and simple childhood joy. At Wellchild Niagara, we believe this time of year offers the perfect chance for children to connect with nature, build friendships, and grow in confidence. Nature as Our Playground and Classroom 🌱 Our programs are designed to help children feel connected—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world around them. Summer is the perfect time for this! Whether it’s hiking through shaded trail

This school year, from September through June, I had the privilege of launching and leading a new nature mindfulness program. Each week, our group of young explorers stepped into the forest together-through hot, buggy fall days, cold winter mornings skating on frozen ponds, and cool spring afternoons filled with new growth. Together, we watched the seasons shift. Leaves fell and returned. Tracks appeared in the snow. New buds opened on familiar branches. Through it all, the f