Guided by Nature

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-04:00

Dundas Valley Montessori School | Hamilton

AMI (Canada)
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Guided by Nature
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How often is the soul of man - especially the child - deprived because one does not put him in contact with nature? Dr. Montessori
About this Event

"There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around them, in a real forest. Something emanates from those trees which speaks to the soul, something no book, no museum is capable of giving. The wood reveals that it is not only the trees that exist, but a whole, interrelated collection of lives. And this earth, this climate, this cosmic power are necessary for the development of these lives. The myriads of lives around the trees, the majesty, the variety are things one must hunt for, and which no one can bring into the school." Dr. Maria Montessori


Rooted in Dr. Montessori’s vision of the child as a steward of the Earth, this gathering weaves together her insights on nature with current research on environmental challenges. Join us as we consider the importance of children’s outdoor experiences and how these shape their well-being and growth. By placing the child in direct relationship with nature, we activate their natural development and nurture the qualities that prepare them to engage meaningfully with the world.


Schedule

9:00 - 9:30: Registration and Light Refreshment

9:30 - 9:45: Opening Remarks with Lynn Woodward

9:45 - 10:30: The Child and the Earth: Foundations in Climate Science

10:45 - 12:00: The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Risky Play with Jill Bienenstock

12:00 - 1:00: Lunch (provided)

1:00 - 2:15: Strategies for Outdoor Exploration

2:30 - 3:30: Guided by Nature with Terry Millie


Come ready to roll up your sleeves and explore — we will be getting hands-on with nature, both indoors and out!

Non-Member Ticket: $180.00

AMI (Canada) Member Ticket: $170.00

*Members please enter your membership number in the promo code field to activate the discount.

Suitable For: Educators of all levels working in Montessori environments.


More detailed session descriptions will be available soon.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dundas Valley Montessori School, 14 Kemp Drive, Hamilton, Canada

Tickets

CAD 218.12

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