All programs are designed with the 2-6 year old crowd in mind and their adult companion.
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In 2016, Urban Wild Founder, Alex, conducted a case study exploring the parent-child nature relationship in Calgary, AB, Canada. This study was part of a Masters of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication at Royal Roads University. The results of her case study inform the design of her programming. Check out her findings!
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Alexandra O'Rourke
B.Sc. & MA |
Alex has a passion for connecting people of all ages to the natural world. She has been an Environmental Educator for over 15 years and has been providing family nature programs since 2014. Alex completed her MA in 2017— her research explored the parent-child-nature relationship during an 8 week case study touring urban parks with Calgary families. Her current programs build on the results of her case study including nature as a safe partner in our family experiences and the value of following the child's lead in the process. As a parent, she enjoys watching her young family grow and learn from each other in the urban wilds of Calgary, AB.
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