Jeremiah has been working as an outdoor educator at Circle R Ranch for ten years.  Six years ago he started running his own Forest School programs for homeschool families, as well as Coyote Mentoring days for kids on weekends.  He has training in survival skills, mentoring, leadership and permaculture design.  In 2011 he began developing a permaculture Forest Garden which he uses to teach Earth stewardship and Ecology.  He loves to sculpt things with his hands, from carving wood and stone to making cordage and primitive tools.  He is immensely grateful to have any opportunity to share his passion and knowledge of the land.  He is also a writer, musician and father of two wild ones.

Susan is delighted to be working with Nature School. This opportunity brings together two of her great loves. First, is the love of Circle R Ranch, where she has spent her life connecting with the land and its inhabitants (human, plant and creature), and second, is working with people, especially in the outdoors. Susan has spent many years as an educator with TVDSB, working with students of all ages. She can often be found outdoors in all weather, looking deeply into nature. She is grateful to work, learn and share with others through Nature School.

Breckin grew up attending Coyote Mentoring at Circle R Ranch. It was a perfect setting to encourage his love of survival skills, nature and the outdoors. He is currently attending high school and loves learning new skills. He enjoys reading, learning about psychology, and sharing his knowledge with others.

Sophia has been coming to the ranch for 11 years, experiencing it as a camper and a staff member. Currently, she works as a German teaching assistant with the German Language school in London, Ontario, teaching various age groups about language and culture. Sophia enjoys hiking and observing the wonders of nature like watching the seasons change and listening to the diverse sounds of nature. She also has a deep love for animals and takes time to connect with them during her outdoor adventures. She is also a proud parent to two beautiful skinny pigs, Cam and Mitch.

Rachel is a early childhood educator with a passion for nature and outdoor play. She loves swimming, animals and art. Rachel spends a lot of her time in nature and being creative. She is currently enrolled in the early childhood education leadership degree program to expand on her knowledge and passion in the early years field. She intends to apply her knowledge during her internship here at Circle R Ranch. 

Sept 14 Update for Fall Programs 2021:

COVID CONSIDERATIONS

Don’t you know COVID is over? (Oh, how we wish!)

We at Circle R Nature School are staying up to date with the ever-changing situation of the COVID 19 pandemic in Middlesex-London.

We are feeling very thankful we have this beautiful and diverse landscape to share and allow children and adults to access fresh air and exercise in nature.

Our protocols at Circle R Nature School are based on recommendations from the Middlesex Health Unit. They are:

-our programs are primarily outdoors.  Masks are not mandatory but we welcome anyone to wear one who wishes to be extra cautious.

-hand hygiene will be practiced regularly

-If your child is showing symptoms of being or getting sick on the day of the program and you are unsure of what to do we encourage you to consult the health unit’s self assessment tool found here:
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

-If any child is showing obvious symptoms during the program, parents will be contacted to come pick them up.