About Eunoia Forest School

Do you wish you could spend more time in nature? Sitting within the trees, around the fire, and with like-minded folks? This session is a balance of breath work, self-guided time, and conversation about nature, education, and discussion topics that arise. 

18+ Open to all adults

Thursday September 24, 2026

6:30 - 8:00pm

Oshawa, ON

Want to learn how to start a fire in a few different ways? Then enjoy some cooking and conversation? Join us for a newbie fire-starting class. Leave your judgement at home because there is no previous experience needed! 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

18+ open to all adults.

Thursday October 22, 2026.

6:30 - 8:00pm

Oshawa ON

The research shows that children need risk. This workshop gives educators the tools to move from instinct-driven restriction to confident, documented, child-centred risk practice. We discuss 3 risk-assessment types, theory, and put it into practice. 

18+ Best for parents and educators 

Saturday November 21, 2026

9:00am - 12:00pm

Oshawa, ON

Children don't need expensive toys, they need time, space, and permission. This workshop unpacks the science behind open-ended materials and messy play, and gives you practical strategies for setting up rich outdoor learning environments. Whether it's a backyard, balcony, or public park.

Spoiler: it doesn't always look productive. This workshop breaks down what play actually is (not what adults think it is), why it matters more than most structured activities, and how to recognize and support the real thing when you see it. Even if the kids do look feral.

Your instinct to protect your child is valid. Your child's instinct to climb that tree is also valid. This workshop explores the research on risk, reward, and resilience, and helps you figure out where your limits are, why they're there, and whether they need to stay.

This workshop connects the outdoor environment to emotional regulation, conflict, cooperation, and self-awareness, with concrete examples of what that looks like in real time with real children. We also discuss sensory regulation and how to implement strategies.

You don't need a forest. You need a plan. This workshop gives families the tools to bring Forest School principles into their own backyard, neighbourhood park, or green space, without overhauling your life.

(While Keeping Outdoor Learning Alive) 

Starting school doesn't have to mean starting over. This workshop helps families understand what skills actually matter for school readiness, how outdoor play builds them, and how to protect time outside even when the schedule fills up with homework and structured programs.

This one's for you. Not your kid. Adults need unstructured time in nature too, and most of us have forgotten how to do it. Spend a day reconnecting with outdoor learning as a participant, not a facilitator, and leave with a better understanding of why it works and what it actually feels like from the inside.