Prepare for Class with Nature Connections
In the sections below you will find additional information on:
- Program location
- Illustrated map of our base camp
- Medical & Consent forms download
- What to bring to nature program
- Parking
- Bathroom
- Animals
- While you wait
- Contact info during program (IMPORTANT: We do not have internet out in the field)
Nature Connections Location
@ Stillwater Stables Education Centre
Address: 5219 Russell Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 1K0
We are thrilled about our location at Stillwater Stables! We have permission to build shelters, plant vegetable gardens and food forests, and have camp fires. Your children will be able to interact and experiment more intimately with the land - which is essential in building lifelong connections.
Medical & Consent Forms
Please bring your child's signed Medical & Consent form with you on their first day! Forms include emergency contacts and important information which we require for the safety of your child. If your child has already participated with us before, please make sure that none of their information has changed since they first started with us. If you are having trouble downloading or filling out the form, please come a few minutes early and we will have extra copies on hand.
What to Bring:
All of our programming is held outdoors in Nature. Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather - only inappropriate clothing. Come prepared!
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All Seasons:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn:
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Winter:
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And anything else your child needs to be comfortable and enjoy themselves!
Did we say "extra socks"? Let's say it again:
Extra Socks.
Did we say "extra socks"? Let's say it again:
Extra Socks.
Parking @ Stillwater Stables
You are welcome to park in the U-shaped drive at Stillwater Stables. Please pull to the side of the driveway so that other cars may pass by.
Bathrooms
We teach children how to "take care of business" outdoors - meaning peeing behind a tree or well-covered bush. That said, there is a bathroom inside the front room of the stables to the right for us to use. If you'd like to use it, check that the latch at the top of the door is open, and close it after you leave to ensure the cats don't walk all over the toilet.
Animals
At Stillwater Stables, there are plenty of animals around. There are horses, bunnies to pet (with permission), friendly barn cats that may jump into your car, and lots of wildlife - if you're lucky enough to spot them!
While You Wait
Hang out with the animals. Take a riding lesson. Enjoy the picnic area and upcycled playground (coming soon). Tour the interpretive boardwalk through the unique arctic ecosystem at Mer Bleue bog (Directions, 7 min). Or do some shopping on Innes Road (Apple Saddlery, PetSmart, Costco, Rona, Home Sense, Home Depot, etc) (Directions, 9 min).
Payment
For your convenience, we accept payment online or in person by cash or cheque. If you have not already done so, we are happy to accept payment before class starts online, or on your child's first day by cash or by cheque made out to Nature Connections. Just let us know which method you prefer. If you have already sent this in, thank you!
Contact During Programming
IMPORTANT: We DO NOT have internet access during programming, so if you need to reach us urgently please:
- Telephone us and/or send us a text at 613-413-8277, or...
- Radio us with the Walkie-Talkie in the front room of the stables. We are on channel 4, for adult use only.
