IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR DROP-IN CLASSES

*Updated Dec 31, 2024:

Dear Rewilding Families,

We hope this note finds you and your loved ones well. We write to share an important update about the coming changes to our drop-in programming here at Rewilding Education Farm, Forest and Nature School.

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For some time now, we have cherished the opportunity to offer My Grown-Up and Me drop-in programs, knowing that this flexibility has allowed families to engage with us in a way that suited their schedules. And while this model has been a gift, after much reflection, we have come to the difficult decision to transition to a registered program structure, beginning immediately.

This shift comes not out of a desire to reduce accessibility, but from the recognition that our drop-in model has become difficult to sustain due to the variability in attendance. To continue providing the nourishing, intentional experiences we deeply value for our children, the registered approach will allow us to better plan and be able to continue offering these loved programs for years to come.

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That being said, we are excited to continue offering drop-in programming on Saturday mornings! Our Farm & Forest Families nature program will be available from 9am - 11am every Saturday as a two-hour drop-in experience, offered free of charge, run by Ms. Becky! We invite families to join us in the outdoor beauty of the farm and forest for a time of connection, play, and exploration. While there is no charge for this program, we will be accepting donations to support our subsidy fund, which helps provide financial assistance for families who may need it. This way, we can continue to offer the opportunity for all families to experience the joy of nature, regardless of their financial situation.

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We understand that this will feel like a big shift, and we hold space and encourage you to share any feelings of disappointment or concern. Please know that we are hopeful that, come Spring or Summer, we may be able to reintroduce the drop-in option once again, as interest and attendance increases with the coming of warmer weather. We are open to receiving and we welcome your feedback about your prefered programs. Please share with us your thoughts.

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If you have any unused drop-in passes, we want to ensure you are fully supported during this transition. The monetary value of your remaining passes will be transferred to your account, where it can be used toward future registered programs. If you have any questions about this or this option doesn't work for your family, please reach out to info@rewildingeducation.ca and we can support you in what works best. As a small business, we are always trying our very best to offer programs that suit our community and we try to not make sudden changes. That being said, we must also balance the financial realities of rising costs, and our goal is to keep the program costs low  for you, while paying our educators living wages. Thank you for supporting our small, woman-owned and operated business. 

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We also wish to share the update that Ms. Teri has left the Rewilding nest. While we will all miss her presence on the farm and in the forest, we are filled with gratitude for the warmth and care she has shared during her time spent with us. We wish her every blessing as she embarks on her next journey.

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​Thank you, as always, for your understanding and your continued trust in our work. We are honoured to walk this path with you and your children, and we look forward to the many ways we will continue to grow together in the seasons ahead.

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Stay wild,

Becky

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