Fall Sessions

offered in Brighton and Cavan, Ontario

Autumn leaves in various colors including orange, red, yellow, and green.

Fall Into Learning

Session Length:
12 Weeks

Session Dates:
September 14 - December 4/2026

Location(s):
Brighton & Cavan 

Location Schedule:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (Brighton) Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (Cavan)

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2026 Fall Themes:

ALL twelve of our weekly themes, will fall under our umbrella theme… the wild wheel

One of our favourite things about the fall session is that we get to experience a little bit of summer, the fullness of fall, and the beginnings of winter. This session really invites us to stand as witness to the land, the animals, and ourselves as we all move through beautiful change. This fall, we will journey alongside a series of beautiful energies and be accompanied by the many lessons, stories, skills, and connections each one has to offer.

  • WEEK 1: The Wild Beginning | arrive • beginnings • connection 

    Our first days together will mark the beginning of our ‘wild journey’ this fall. This week is all about getting to know the land and one another. It will be a slower paced and ‘flowier’ week as we enjoy the end of summer and settle into new group dynamics and the commUNITY that will carry us through the season.

    Animal Guide: Deer

  • WEEK 2: The Golden Turn | fall equinox • balance • change 

    The Wild Wheel begins to turn as we celebrate the Fall Equinox this week. With light and darkness sharing the day, we will focus our learning on the many opposites that exist side by side in the natural world — rest and movement, giving and receiving, etc. 

    Animal Guide: Spider

  • WEEK 3: The Listening Wild | national day for truth and reconciliation • listening • remembering • relationship

    This week we listen– to the land, to one another, and to the stories that have shaped this place by our ancestors. As we honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will spend time thinking about our relationship with the land and what it means to care for the places we call home.

    Animal Guide: Turtle

  • WEEK 4: The Great Migration |‍ ‍movement • change • instinct

    Now that the wheel has turned, the wild begins to move. Monarchs, geese, salmon, and so many other animals undertake incredible journeys as the seasons change. What calls them to go? How do they know where to go, and when it’s time to leave? This week we will dive into these questions as we explore migration and what it means to move with the seasons.

    Animal Guide: Canada Goose

  • WEEK 5: The Gifts We Gather |‍ ‍thanksgiving • gratitude • community

    There is something so special about circling around a fire and cooking over it with the intention of creating a shared commUNITY offering. This week, in honour of Thanksgiving, we will celebrate the fall harvest through fireside musings and creations.

    Animal Guide: Ant

  • WEEK 6: The Changing Wild |‍ ‍transformation • adaptation • resilience

    This week marks the halfway point of our fall session and another time of deep transformation as the ‘Wild Wheel’ continues to turn. Before our eyes, the natural world around us will look completely different than it did just six weeks ago. Fall will be in full force, and we’ll explore adaptation and the many ways ‘the wild’ responds to change. 

    Animal Guide: Frog

  • WEEK 7: The Wild Between Worlds |‍ ‍samhain/halloween • ancestors • remembering

    Samhain marks a seasonal turning and a time of remembering. This week we will honour those who came before us and the stories that continue to be carried forward. Our days together will hold both sides of this season: moments of reflection and remembrance, alongside pumpkins, costumes and Halloween fun. 

    Animal Guide: Bat

  • WEEK 8: The Wild Response | wilderness first aid • resourcefulness • safety

    ‘The wild’ doesn’t wait for winter to arrive before getting ready. This week we will continue learning about the different ways animals and plants prepare for the colder months while also exploring our own readiness through different scenarios where our wilderness first aid and resourcefulness will be put to the test. 

    Animal Guide: Raccoon

  • WEEK 9: The Winter Keepers | ‍ ‍prepare • protect • provide

    As the ‘Wild Wheel’ continues to turn, we begin to prepare for the colder days ahead. This week, we’ll get hands-on with the age-old skills of building shelter and making fire, exploring how we can use our surroundings to create warmth, protection, and a place to gather.

    Animal Guide: Fox

  • WEEK 10: The Quieting |‍ ‍stillness • hibernation • rest

    This week, we will explore hibernation and the many ways animals/nature slow down and settle into winter. We will invite curiosity around what happens when the wild rests and emphasize why rest is such an important part of the cycle- for both ‘the wild’ and ourselves.

    Animal Guide: Bear

  • WEEK 11: The Winter Pack |‍ ‍belonging • teamwork • connection

    This week, we will explore the opposite of last. Some animals hunker down alone and hibernate– but what about those that stick close together? Our focus will be on working together and exploring the ways connection and cooperation not only help us through the winter months, but also how they help us strengthen our commUNITY, especially as our fall session nears completion. 

    Animal Guide: Wolf

  • WEEK 12: The Returning Light |‍ ‍winter solstice • reflect • reimagine

    Although a few weeks early, we will end our fall session in celebration of the Winter Solstice and the final turn of the “Wild Wheel”. As the days reach their darkest and the light slowly begins its return, we will take time to reflect on our journey together this fall through a ‘wild-led’ day of celebration and togetherness.

    Animal Guide: Chick-A-Dee

Fall 2027 Details Coming Next Year!

A person holding a children's book titled 'Breathe with Me' in front of a group of kids sitting on the ground in a fall forest with orange leaves. The book cover features a girl with curly hair and a smiling face.
Two young girls in a forest with fall leaves, carving pumpkins for Halloween, with pumpkin insides and seeds in bowls.
A woman and four children outdoors in a fall forest, dressed warmly in jackets and hats, enjoying drinks from mugs and sippy cups.
Children and adults outdoors in a forest, gathered around a campfire cooking and drinking hot beverages, dressed in warm clothing and hats.
A group of children and adults sitting on blankets in a forest clearing, participating in an outdoor activity or storytelling session, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Three children and a woman in winter clothing play on a fallen tree in a wooded area during the daytime, with two children standing on the tree and one sitting on it, while the woman supports and interacts with the children.
Three children climbing a tree outdoors in a forested area.
Three children and a dog climbing a large tree in a forest with green leaves and sunlight filtering through.
A young girl smiling happily while sitting outdoors in a wooded area, wearing glasses, a knitted beanie, a white fuzzy jacket, and reddish pants. She's holding a small object in her hands.
A young girl with long curly hair in a medieval-style costume holding a large autumn leaf above her head in a forest with fallen leaves and trees.
Young girl with a bandana smiling and holding a large handful of fallen autumn leaves, with other children and an adult in the background on a leaf-covered trail in a forest during fall.
Children engaging in outdoor painting activity at a forested campsite with trees, a wooden climbing wall, and a canopy overhead.
Children sitting around a campfire in a wooded outdoor setting, with a canvas tent in the background.
Child with glasses and a knit hat smiling, buried in fallen autumn leaves at the base of a large tree.
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on a picnic blanket in the woods, covered in dirt and mud, smiling and enjoying a snack of bread and cheese with a picnic lunch box in front of them.
Children and adults gathered around a campfire in a wooded area, some sitting on the ground and some standing, with backpacks and outdoor gear around them.
A young boy hugging a large tree in a forest during fall, wearing a blue dinosaur-themed jacket, black pants, gloves, and a gray dinosaur hat.
A young girl wearing a pink patterned jacket and a knit hat is outdoors in a wooded area, cutting a small tree branch with a saw.
A group of children and a woman sitting in a circle on a dry grassy field, playing a card game outdoors in daylight.
A girl wearing a purple jacket holding a clear plastic container with some insects inside, outdoors with a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of children hiking in a wooded forest, some sitting on rocks and others standing with backpacks, among trees and fallen leaves.
Three people are climbing and sitting in a tree surrounded by green leaves, with one person halfway up and two sitting on branches.
Three young girls kneeling on the ground in a wooded area with autumn leaves and pine branches arranged in a circle in front of them, wearing jackets and hats.
Person climbing a tree with red autumn leaves, wearing a pink sweater, black pants, and sneakers.
Three carved pumpkins sit on the ground behind a grill with pumpkin seeds in a cast iron skillet in an outdoor wooded autumn setting.
A girl with long hair wearing a striped dress holding out a bouquet of wildflowers in a forest.
Group of seven young children in a forest, sitting and standing on a large rock, smiling for the camera, with trees and green foliage in the background.
Group of children and a woman sitting in a forest, surrounded by trees, holding containers of food or snacks, with a makeshift shelter made of branches behind them, during a fall or winter day.
A young boy climbing and smiling on a large tree with orange leaves in a forest setting.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than they seek” - John Muir