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Getting your child interested in orienteering gives them an appreciation for being outdoors and better understanding their surroundings. Knowing how to use a compass and read maps is an important lifesaving skill that can be taught with play.

Foraging is the process of finding and harvesting food from the wild. It can be a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family, and it offers a variety of benefits. Kids are naturally curious and want to put just about everything into their mouths anyway, why not direct that towards tasty wild food?  Foraging helps tap all that curious energy into nature exploration while teaching them valuable skills at the same time.

Whether you're camping for a weekend or just out for an afternoon, it's always nice to have some easy, kid-friendly recipes in your back pocket. These 10 recipes are perfect for camping – they're simple to make and all the ingredients can be easily packed up and taken with you. Plus, they're all sure to please even picky eaters! So gather your supplies and get ready to cook up some deliciousness in the great outdoors. Here are 10 friendly recipes for your camping meals with kids. Enjoy!

Giving our kids the freedom to just be kids can come with the occasional injury. And when it is their playmate that is injured, they do not hesitate to go to their rescue. 

It is in our nature to help others. As we teach our children the basics of first-aid we are also allowing the development of compassion, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. 

City dwellers may spend their entire life not seeing the wonders of night sky. The north star shadowed by a bright moon may be the extent of their star gazing experience. Many people who live in rural regions may miss the night sky and the show that is always above them. But if you find the right spot, you can see billions of stars that make up the milky way. It can be as easy as looking up if you are far enough away from human-made light pollution. Where are the best places to Star Gaze?

Have you wondered "what is mindfulness?" and it's usually followed by, "how can I practice that in the outdoors?". We've come up with activities for you and your family to do in the outdoors that allow you to practice, while learning about the pillars of, mindfulness!

When you think of activities to do during the winter months in Canada, you may think of the usual sledding, ice skating, building a snowman, or dog sledding. But how about creating your own Winter Olympics in the backyard or local park?

Valentines shmalentines, right? Instead of cards and chocolates this year, give hallmark a break and get creative with some fun outdoor-spired crafts and gifts for those special people in your life.

When we first set out on this journey in 2019 to create outdoor adventure kits, we found it difficult to find quality, creative, kid-centric tools and gear. So when we came across Stick-Let's we were hopeful that we could create a thoughtful partnership.

The Wild Life Outdoor Adventures shares the journey to the Dragons' Den and a recap after the episode aired. Great insight on the experience and tips for other entrepreneurs who dare to visit the den.

Well friends, if you haven't had a chance to watch the episode, I've included the video below before I write any spoiler alerts. Click on the image below to be directed to Season 16: Episode 2 on CBC Dragon's Den.

After an 8 month long journey, our TV debut on CBC Dragon's Den will happen this THURSDAY OCTOBER 28th!! As we get closer to our episode airing, I thought I would share a little insight to the journey to the DEN.

Laura-Jane Shouldice (LJ), joined us September 1 and is filling the role of Community Manager, which will include everything from feeding butterflies, to supporting our customers. and working on exciting new partnerships with like-minded brands.