PET (Family) Birch & Bud Winter Program
All Ages Welcome!
*Hosted by Kennedy and Arija!
5 Weeks
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
*Dates Below:
January:
7th
12th (MONDAY) (Arija)
February
4th
18th
March
4th
PRICE: $130
*You will receive an invoice once registered and we accept payment via e-transfer. We do this to avoid charging families pesky website fees!
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Location: Jack Pine Park, PETAWAWA
🌲 Winter Explorers: A Family Outdoor Program
Winter Explorers invites families to slow down, bundle up, and discover the magic of winter together. Through play, exploration, and shared experiences, families build confidence being outdoors in all kinds of winter weather.
Each week offers simple, hands-on ways to enjoy the season. From learning basic winter skills to playing, creating, and connecting in nature. This program is perfect for families new to winter play as well as those eager to deepen their outdoor experiences.
Birch and Bud also offers a gentle introduction to our Fox Program, supporting children as they grow in independence and confidence outdoors.
What Families Will Experience
Learn basic winter skills like shelter building and safe, family-friendly fires
Explore the forest by tracking animals and observing winter wildlife
Play and create through snow-based games and sensory activities
Gather in song and celebration with a special musical guest
Build connection with nature, your child, and other families
Winter Invitations:
Snow Paint
Use water and natural pigments to paint designs on snow.Nature Ice Ornaments
Freeze leaves, berries, and pine needles in water to create hanging art.Animal Track Stamps
Make simple track prints in snow using found objects or homemade stamps.Mini Snow Shelters
Build small shelters using snow, sticks, and evergreen boughs.Winter Wand Crafts
Decorate sticks with yarn, fabric scraps, and natural materials for imaginative play.Snow Dough Play
Mix snow with a bit of flour or cornstarch and oil to create moldable snow dough for sculpting.Winter Fairy Potion Bottles
Fill jars with snow, water, sparkles, pine needles, and berries for imaginative play and storytelling.
Come join our community of families who believe that every season holds something magical. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together in the heart of winter.
All Ages Welcome!
*Hosted by Kennedy and Arija!
5 Weeks
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
*Dates Below:
January:
7th
12th (MONDAY) (Arija)
February
4th
18th
March
4th
PRICE: $130
*You will receive an invoice once registered and we accept payment via e-transfer. We do this to avoid charging families pesky website fees!
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Location: Jack Pine Park, PETAWAWA
🌲 Winter Explorers: A Family Outdoor Program
Winter Explorers invites families to slow down, bundle up, and discover the magic of winter together. Through play, exploration, and shared experiences, families build confidence being outdoors in all kinds of winter weather.
Each week offers simple, hands-on ways to enjoy the season. From learning basic winter skills to playing, creating, and connecting in nature. This program is perfect for families new to winter play as well as those eager to deepen their outdoor experiences.
Birch and Bud also offers a gentle introduction to our Fox Program, supporting children as they grow in independence and confidence outdoors.
What Families Will Experience
Learn basic winter skills like shelter building and safe, family-friendly fires
Explore the forest by tracking animals and observing winter wildlife
Play and create through snow-based games and sensory activities
Gather in song and celebration with a special musical guest
Build connection with nature, your child, and other families
Winter Invitations:
Snow Paint
Use water and natural pigments to paint designs on snow.Nature Ice Ornaments
Freeze leaves, berries, and pine needles in water to create hanging art.Animal Track Stamps
Make simple track prints in snow using found objects or homemade stamps.Mini Snow Shelters
Build small shelters using snow, sticks, and evergreen boughs.Winter Wand Crafts
Decorate sticks with yarn, fabric scraps, and natural materials for imaginative play.Snow Dough Play
Mix snow with a bit of flour or cornstarch and oil to create moldable snow dough for sculpting.Winter Fairy Potion Bottles
Fill jars with snow, water, sparkles, pine needles, and berries for imaginative play and storytelling.
Come join our community of families who believe that every season holds something magical. Let’s explore, learn, and grow together in the heart of winter.
If weather conditions are unsafe and we cancel, we will do our best to reschedule dates!

