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Denman outdoor school offers children nature-based learning

Salix School of Nature Connection runs outdoor sessions for younger and older children, according to a Grapevine feature.

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Salix School of Nature Connection, an outdoor education program on Denman Island, runs two days per week, with one session for younger children and one for older children, a Grapevine feature reported. ^[1]

The article said Denman Elementary School supports the program and provides flexibility for students to attend. It described activities including exploring local ecosystems, learning about plants and wildlife, and building fires and survival shelters. ^[1]

Founder and teacher Philippa Joly told the publication that the program aims to help children connect with where they live. ^[1]

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