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WILD HEARTS OPEN SKIES
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Trinati, an alumna of Concordia University’s Early Childhood and Elementary Education program, brings the transformative power of outdoor learning to life through Child in the Wild Nature Day Camp.
After seeing her preschoolers thrive during weekly forest days on Montreal’s Mount Royal, she created the extended programming including weekly nature school and summer day camp to offer more children the chance to grow and learn in nature, even in the heart of the city.
Trinati mentors educators to integrate nature-based learning into urban classrooms and actively guides teachers, parents and children in her Prana + Play Practice, helping them connect with nature’ rhythms, their personal breath, and their own bodies to build self-awareness and learn practices to regulate nervous systems.
Through her popular podcast, Storytime with Tula Jane and her Mother in the Wild, she shares the magic of storytelling and connection with families around the world.
trinati - founder + CEO
ysaĂŻa - nature-based facilitator
After a childhood of growing up in the Alps, YsaĂŻa brings with her a passion for nature, especially wood. She is an arborist and carpenter, cross-country ski and aerial yoga instructor, with a unique and authentic quality to how she relates to and engages with children. Our Playschool and Nature School programs are amazing spaces for YsaĂŻa to share her magic.
nick - nature-based facilitator
Born in Winnipeg, Nick is no stranger to outdoor fun, regardless of weather.
As a yoga teacher, Nick loves the connection between nature and well-being. He trusts that when we open ourselves to the beauty of nature, an inner child awakens in all of us.
A new Montréaler, Nick is excited to be working with Child in the Wild this summer. He aims to inspire others to hug trees, move their bodies and create meaningful connections to the natural world and our personal world within.
chava - co-director + lead nature-based ECE
Chava is a trans/non-binary early childhood educator who uses they/them and iel pronouns. With a deep passion for creating accessible environments, they’re committed to ensuring every space feels welcoming.
Currently studying to become a forest school practitioner with the Child Nature Alliance of Canada, Chava is also exploring Indigenous perspectives through the First People's Studies program at Concordia. A lifelong learner, they love being outdoors, playing, and creating with whatever nature offers.
Chava is thrilled to be working with Child in the Wild, where they join children in exploring and strengthening their connection with Tekanontak—what we call Mount Royal.
shanice - administrative director
None of this would be working as smoothly as it does without Shanice! Though she began her journey with us as a dedicated member of Child in the Wild Nature Playschool + Day Camp, registering her boys for most of Trinati's offerings, she is now a valued teammate. Her expertise + hearty support to help make this dream work possible.
Outside of her roles with us, Shanice can be found mothering her four children, co-founding businesses + brands, as well as offering her services to many entrepreneurs + companies.
She is passionate about supporting her community, especially Canadian Black-owned businesses.
michelle - early childhood facilitator
Michelle joins our team from the world of somatic work and dance.