This fall, alongside running workshops and spending time outdoors with students, I decided to carve out some space for my own creativity—and it has been one of the most joyful decisions I’ve made in a long time. I’ve been taking art classes at Ricky Schaede Art Studio  in Orangeville, and what started as a small personal goal has quickly turned into a passion. I began with a graphite drawing class focused on animals, where I had an absolute blast drawing a loon, a lynx, and e

This fall marked my very first  season running in-school Nature Journaling programs— and what an incredible beginning it has been! With the unusually warm start to October, students and I had the joy of stepping into a season bursting with colour and life. From brilliant red maple leaves to sunlit pine cones and late-autumn wildflowers, nature offered the perfect backdrop for launching these workshops. Over the past couple of months, I’ve had the privilege of working with hun

This summer was overflowing with creativity, connection, and discovery through the art of Nature Journaling. I had the privilege of...

I’m the 2025 Canadian Wildlife Federation WILD Educator of the Year! I can officially share some exciting news — I’m the proud recipient...

I’m back from my very first Outdoor Learning Conference  in beautiful Banff, Alberta — and what an unforgettable experience it was!...

In the Fall of 2023, I had the privilege of teaming up with the wonderful Lauren Hickie, a Grade 6 teacher at my children's school, to...

In July of 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a nature journaling trip hosted by the Wild Wonder Foundation in the...

In June of 2022, I had a life-changing conversation on Zoom with John (Jack) Muir Laws. We were chatting when he casually asked, “Do you...

Looking back on my high school years, I realize just how fortunate I was to have the opportunity to participate in so many exciting...