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"Parents will still send their children here because the benefits are going to last well beyond the pandemic.”

Published April 27, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT https://www.flickr.com/photos/nmeyerhans/ / During the pandemic, more people are heading outdoors to explore and enjoy Covid-safe activities. However, this means more novices are trying new skills or going into the wilderness unprepared. Already this month, the Maine Warden Service rescued six people in two different incidents - in both cases, those rescued were unprepared for conditions. We talk with wilderness experts to learn how people can reduce risks while enjoying Maine’s abundant outdoor resources—and what to do if someone does get ...

Weardale Adventure Centre STAFF at an outdoor centre are excited to finally reopen, and welcome schools back as restrictions ease. Weardale Adventure Centre in Ireshopeburn, like many outdoor centres across the country has been waiting for a set date to reopen. Many in the industry have felt left out in the Government's roadmap. New guidance has now stated that outdoor learning single day educational visits can be reintroduced by schools from step two in the roadmap on April 12. In step three, schools will be able to reintroduce domestic residential trips on Monday, May 17. Many o...

New Outdoor Learning Fund for Nova Scotia’s Elementary Schools April 13, 2021 - 9:44 AM The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in the province. The fund will allow schools to enhance existing outdoor learning spaces or create new ones. “I am very happy to announce our commitment to outdoor learning,” said Derek Mombourquette, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “One of the lessons learned from COVID-19 is the advantage of teaching and learning outdoors. We continue to se...

Baseball Boys, Varsity Ben Rollins 54 0% $4,205.52 Baseball Boys, JV Ryan Pierce 38 0% $2,959.44 Lacrosse, Boys JV Jet Magri 35 0% $2,725.80 Sailing Deb Schreiber 24 10% $2,056.03 Tennis, Girls Varsity Lana Arau 42 0% $3,270.96 6. Minutes 7. 2021-22 Start Time Proposal 8. Outdoor Learning Updates 10. Approval of the 2021-22 Five Town CSD Adult Education Budget 11. Vote to call a district budget referendum, Call a public hearing, Approve the referendum warrants, and Approve the Notice of Public Hearing. 12. School Board Chair’s Report – Becky Flanagan 13. Superintendent’s Report – Mari...