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Celebrate the Holiday Season in the Great Outdoors
It’s tempting to park yourself on the couch with a spiked eggnog and watch Love Actually again – for the millionth time – during December. No one can argue that…
Simple Self-Care Ideas and How to Include Them in Your Busy Day
Self-care is no longer an option but is a critical factor in staying and functioning well, mentally and physically – this year especially. Self-care not only benefits us but also…
17 Reasons to Get You and Your Kids Outside
Did you know Canadians spend about 90 per cent of their time indoors? We need to change this stat! We’ve got 17 reasons to spend some serious time outdoors with…
Cold Weather Kids
Winter is nearly here, which means no matter where you live in Canada, the temperatures are going to drop. Granted, winter temperatures in Canada can range anywhere from 5°C to…
Get Outside This Winter — For the Health of It!
Hibernating all winter is not exactly the best way to feel a shared connection to wildlife. When temperatures drop below zero, it’s certainly tempting to let your love of the…
No More Excuses — Time to Get Outside With Your Kids!
There are very few things that I like more than spending time in nature with my two kids. My son, a lively ten year old loves mountain biking, exploring and…
Why 10 Days Kayaking With Chronic Pain Was The Best Choice I Ever Made
I have always been sheltered from the world, and have watched in complete wonder at its immense beauty. So when asked to participate in the Canadian Conservation Corps (pilot) Outward…
The 8 Best Canadian Winter Activities Ever
When there’s so many cold-weather months in Canada, we definitely have destinations perfect for a winter family getaway. And if you aren’t travelling, take this as inspiration and look up…
Ways to explore wildlife in Calgary this fall
CWF has been a proud supporter of Calgary Zoo and its Centre for Conservation research since 2008. We are continually impressed by the programming, innovation and dedication of this dedicated…
A Video That Reminds Us To Re-Connect With Nature!
Let’s face it – most of use some sort of social media to keep in touch with family and friends and we all have our favourite electronic gadgets. And, for…
