Based on data of The New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources (DNR), bat populations in the province are declining at a rapid rate due to white-nose syndrome. Some populations have decreased by more than 90 per cent. If these declines continue, the species may disappear from the region in the next 20 years. Citing news […]
Free School is back this summer with the theme of Sustainability, after last year’s success with Empowerment! The annual event isn’t really school at all, but rather an alternative approach to education, focused on communal and participatory learning that encourages everyone to adopt the role of both teacher and student. Falls Brook Centre provides a […]
9th Annual Free School Schedule We’re gearing up for our 9th Annual Free School event! Taking place August 18-20th, 2017 at our demonstration site in Glassville, NB. Every summer, we hold our annual Free School. It isn’t really school at all, but rather an alternative approach to classroom education, focused on communal and participatory learning that […]
Agriculture in the Classroom 2017 is in the books. This year’s program included 72 students from Barker’s Point in Fredericton, Bristol Elementary in Florenceville-Bristol, Centreville Community School in Centreville and the Cougar Kittens after school program. Students had 6 weeks of lessons and activities focused on agriculture and local food. They learned about soil quality, […]
