Sign up now for Indigenous Story Walk and Restoration Planting

Planting by Sandie Clarke. Free Use. Unsplash

By Cecilia Nasmith

Children, families and caregivers are invited to participate in a special Indigenous Story Walk and Restoration Planting event on Oct. 8 at the Carstairs Trailhead in the Northumberland County Forest.

This event is presented with support from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and in partnership with Alderville First Nation, Dnaagdawenmag Binoojiyag Child and Family Services and EarlyON Child and Famil Centres – a unique opportunity for families to connect with nature, learn through Indigenous storytelling, and practice environmental stewardship through hands-on tree and native flora planting activities.

Alderville representatives will share Indigenous knowledge and teachings that highlight the relationship between people and the land, while EarlyON staff will provide engaging family-friendly activities that support early learning and outdoor exploration.

This free activity runs from 10 a.m. to noon, and participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor conditions (including appropriate footwear). All planting materials and activity supplies are provided.

“The event is designed to encourage children and caregivers to explore the forest together while learning about Indigenous perspectives on the land, the importance of healthy ecosystems, and the role everyone can play in protecting and restoring natural spaces for future generations,” the announcement said.

Following an interactive story walk (featuring Indigenous teachings and themes of environmental responsibility), a restoration planting activity will help enhance habitat and biodiversity in the forest.

To register, visit keyon.ca/calendar