Our first ADHD Camp on the Ridge
For Energetic Minds—Our First ADHD Camp! During the last week in August we are planning to run our first ever camp for those unique little people who are creative, imaginative, intuitive, enthusiastic, dreamy...
Family Healing in the Old Country…
It was hard to leave. When you live at a rural healing centre there are always too many things to do and enjoy…peonies in bloom so briefly…the local farmer’s market…a garden that...
Your Guide to FOREST BATHING
POSTER_PublicTalk_ForestBathing_18x24_CARP (003) INTERESTED TO LEARN ABOUT FOREST BATHING? M. Amos Clifford and the trainers from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides will be in attendance along with the group of trainees enrolled...
Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre demonstrates sustainable practices
In honour of World Water Day, each year on March 22, and with the support of the Rural Clean Water program from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Carp Ridge Learning Centre...
Winter Camp Afterword…
Just in case you were wondering how our first annual winter camp went, here is our report. We had eight wonderful children between the ages of 3 and 12 during the four day...
Children in the Forest…and More!
On Sunday morning we woke up to first snowfall. The adults groaned. The kids flung on snow gear and burst outside, not to be seen again until lunch. When I finally went...
How the Forest Heals Us…
October 4, 2017
It is no secret that modern people are disconnected from nature, but few people realize how seriously this affects our health and well-being. Staying up too late with strong lights, excessive use of...
In Support of Men and Boys
Last Saturday, September 9 was a watershed day for CAFÉ, Canadian Association for Equality, when they celebrated the opening of their Centre for Men and Families at 292 Montreal Road in Vanier...
Family Retreat Memories 2017
This annual Family Retreat turned out to be another magical day, with over seventy people of all ages coming together to relax, enjoy nature and learn new healing tools. We began with an...
