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...
Volunteers Needed for Forest Therapy Training
August 2, 2017
The Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre is proud to announce that we are hosting the Association of Forest Therapy and Nature Programs training program from August 6-13. The AFTN provides training in Forest...
Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre Introduces Guided Forest Therapy
July 19, 2017
Introducing Guided Forest Therapy in the Ottawa Region, The Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre is proud to announce that we are hosting the Association of Forest Therapy and Nature Programs training program from...
Discovering the Magic of Forest Therapy
July 18, 2017
It is still a few weeks before we host the 7 day Forest Therapy Guide Training at the EcoWellness Centre (Aug 6-14/17) and I thought it might be a good idea to...
Annual Family Retreat
A Day for Healing Family… Being in family can be connected, warm and supportive yet is often outrageously difficult, even to the point of depression and despair. During our Annual Family Retreat on Saturday,...
The best garden book — ever!
Review by Katherine Willow ND Every time I flip through this book, the resulting enthusiasm is almost overwhelming. It's one of those books I want to give to everyone, even those people who wouldn't...
Spring has sprung at the Learning Centre!
Now that the cold is behind us, it's time to get out & into the warm season. That means a trip to Carp Ridge where you can have some family fun on...
Women wanted for future art show: not-perfect, real bodies needed!
by Julie Keon I am in the very early stages of creating an art show of my body casts. My plan is to hang a show in Ottawa which will be both...