Sparking curiosity and connection to the natural world for Calgary families since 2014.
Current Programs:
Nature inspired activities, family led walks and free play is all part of the Urban Wild recipe to spark your family's curiosity and connection to the natural world. Come see what we're stirring up at a park near you!
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Blog posts explore the experience of heading out into the natural world with a child as your companion. They include reflections on exploring nearby nature with my family and summaries of essays, books and research on the topic of sharing nature with children.
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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.
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Meet the founder and host:
Going out into a natural setting with a child as my companion demanded me to slow down, follow another's lead, and experience the curiosities of the natural world through a child.
Alexandra O'Rourke
B.Sc. Biology
MA Environmental Education and Communication
Alex has a passion for connecting people of all ages to the natural world. She has been an Environmental Educator for over 10 years and has been providing family nature programs since 2014. Alex completed her MA in 2017— her thesis is entitled Family Nature Clubs: Exploring the Parent-Child-Nature Relationship. Her family nature program builds 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.
Email: alex@urbanwildcalgary.ca
B.Sc. Biology
MA Environmental Education and Communication
Alex has a passion for connecting people of all ages to the natural world. She has been an Environmental Educator for over 10 years and has been providing family nature programs since 2014. Alex completed her MA in 2017— her thesis is entitled Family Nature Clubs: Exploring the Parent-Child-Nature Relationship. Her family nature program builds 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.
Email: alex@urbanwildcalgary.ca
