Join Dr. Kimberly Squires once each season to explore the possibilities of outdoor play throughout the year. Each workshop will combine current research, practical ideas, and hands-on experiences that invite educators to connect with nature, deepen their understanding of seasonal outdoor learning, and engage in play themselves. Together, we'll discover how the changing seasons offer rich opportunities for curiosity, creativity, risk-taking, and meaningful learning for children.
There will be 4 different sessions in this series, each focusing on the possibilities of outdoor play in a specific season: Fall, Winter, Spring and Winter.
Registration for all sessions in the series is NOT a requirement. You will need to register for each of the sessions you would like to attend.
About Dr. Kimberly Squires:
Kimberly Squires is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph. She is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and has previously worked in both child care and school-based early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. The majority of her teaching focuses on courses related to the Bachelor of Applied Science Child Studies program. Her research focuses on a variety of aspects of ECEC with a specific interest in outdoor and nature play and pre-service and in-service educator learning.
Upcoming sessions:
Summer Session
- June 12, 2027 – 9:00 to 11:30AM – The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus)
Please note:
- By registering here, you agree to attend the Four Seasions of Play - Summer Session. A hot breakfast will be provided. Please e-mail Maria Cabal to mariac@wellington.ca to advise about dietary allergies and restrictions.
- Each session requires a minimum of ten participants. Participants will be notified by email if cancellation is necessary.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. The information will be used to administer and manage this event, including registration, and communication. The County will share your name and email address with the external event facilitator solely for the purpose of delivering and coordinating this event. If you have questions about this collection, contact Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Children’s Early Years Community Services with the County of Wellington at 519.837.3620 x3972.
