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![Foraging Walk - Edmonton G](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/ForagingEdmontonAug26.jpg)
Date: August 26
Time: 9 - 11am
A morning in the North Saskatchewan river valley with wild food guide Kevin Kossowan. Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.
Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.
This event is only for WISDOM families. A parent or graduate may attend by themselves; students must be accompanied by an attending parent.
Event Date | Monday, 26 Aug, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 26 Aug, 2024 |
Cut off date | Tuesday, 20 Aug, 2024 |
Spots available | 12 |
Price | $45 per person |
![Westlock and Area Fall Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Monday, September 2, 2024, 4-8pm
Where: Bethel Bible Camp, 10 minutes west of Westlock
WISDOM will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: For the meal, please bring potluck sides, salads or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
RSVP by August 30, 2024.
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by:
Rachelle Godin: rachelle@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Monday, 2 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 2 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Friday, 30 Aug, 2024 |
![Biology 20 Lab Seminar - Derwent](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/Biology20logo.jpg)
Students in the Biology Laboratory 2024-2025 seminar will gain experience in using the scientific method, laboratory skills, and lab write ups.
In Biology 20, students will: consider and analyze evidence for and against the theory of evolution; explore photosynthesis and cellular respiration (isolation of chlorophyll); begin integrating human systems (fetal pig dissection); and better understand the human respiratory and circulatory systems (lung function testing).
Event Date | Wednesday, 4 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Wednesday, 4 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 29 Aug, 2024 |
Spots available | 17 |
Price | $300 per student |
![Grande Prairie Fall Family Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024, 2-5:30pm
Where: Bear Lake Park on Rge Rd 72
Directions: If coming from Grande Prairie, go north on Hwy #2 or Rge Rd 63, turn west (left) on Twp Rd 730, go about 8 miles, and turn south (left) on Rge Rd 72 at the Bear Lake Bible Camp sign.
Join other WISDOM families for a shared afternoon of visiting and BBQing. WISDOM will provide hamburgers, buns, condiments and beverages. There will also be an interactive tour of the Canuck one-room schoolhouse, a short walk away.
Activities:
- Visiting, 2pm onwards
- Playground
- Kayaking on Bear Lake (kayaks provided)
- Tour of one-room schoolhouse
- Homeschooling informational talk, 3:30pm
- BBQ hamburgers with shared sides and dessert, 4:00pm
- Campfire and roasted marshmallows
Please bring: Lawn chairs and a potluck dish to share (ie: salad, crackers & cheese, chips & salsa, watermelon, squares, dessert, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Gordon Loewen: 587-298-7565 or gordon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Anella Jantz: 587-297-1992 or anella@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Sunday, 8 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Sunday, 8 Sep, 2024 |
![Edmonton & Area Family Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024, 4-8pm
Where: Meadowlodge Bible Camp (MBC), near Cooking Lake
Directions: MBC is south east of Sherwood Park on the northside of Cooking Lake near the intersection of Rge Rd 215 and Twp Rd 515 (located next to Birch Bay Bible Camp).
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: For the meal, please bring potluck sides, salads or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
NOTE: Similar to other years, families who wish to set up a table to sell baking, crafts or curriculum are welcome to do so. Please email Liz Gurnett with details.
RSVP by September 6, 2024.
If you have any questions or for late registrations please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen by text at 780-217-4006 or email at carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Mike & Michele Barter by text at 780-363-3740 or email at michele@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Taylore Maschmeyer by text at 780-270-0460 or email taylore@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Pierre-Andre Beaudoin by text at 780-239-0381 or email at pierre-andre@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Sunday, 8 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Sunday, 8 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Friday, 6 Sep, 2024 |
![A Métis Welcome B](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/aMetis_WelcomeSep13.jpg)
When: September 13 at 9:30
Where: Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site of Canada
Site 127 Comp 6 RR4 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 2A4
Cost: $17/student
Participants may stay to enjoy the Park at no extra cost after the event. Parents attend free as chaperones.
Join Métis Elders and interpreters in the Métis camp at the National Historic Site in Rocky Mountain House to learn about the history of the Métis people, the fur trade, the buffalo hunt, and Métis culture. Try traditional finger weaving and learn to jig!
Please arrive at the Visitor Centre at the National Historic Site in Rocky Mountain House at 9:45am. Interpreters will greet you there. The program runs from 10:00am until Noon and will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Bring a bagged lunch (there are vending machines, but no real concession on site) to enjoy in the park afterwards.
Event Date | Friday, 13 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Friday, 13 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Saturday, 7 Sep, 2024 |
Spots available | 28 |
Price | $17 per student |
![Wetaskiwin Area Fall Family Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024, starting at 10:45am
Where: Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin (open 10am-5pm)
Details: Driving Thru the ‘70s is the featured display at the Reynolds, with several special sessions happening on September 14. Come right at 10:00am if you like and start touring. Gather with WISDOM near the main entrance at 10:45am and we’ll head to the 11:00am and 11:30am sessions. Join other WISDOM families for a 12:00pm picnic lunch and visiting outdoors, just west of the museum cafeteria (in the cafeteria if poor weather). After lunch, enjoy a self-guided tour with your family. The Aviation Museum will also be open. There will likely be free vintage car rides available on the grounds.
NOTE: Free admission with homeschooling "proof" (WISDOM student/educator ID cards or acceptance letter from WISDOM on your phone) for one parent and children. A second parent attending must pay the admission fee.
Please bring: A picnic lunch and beverages for your family and a blanket and/or lawn chairs.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Joan Bishop: joan@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson: nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Friesen: simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Saturday, 14 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Saturday, 14 Sep, 2024 |
![High Level, Fort Vermilion, La Crete Fall Family Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 3-7pm
Where: More information on location will be coming soon.
Potluck sandwich supper and fellowship. WISDOM will provide the beverages.
Please bring: Sandwiches and a salad or dessert to share.
RSVP by September 13, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Margaret Knelsen: 780-926-6556
Kim and Dan Schultz: 780-404-3356 or kim@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Paul van den Bosch: 403-358-4497 or paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Sunday, 15 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Sunday, 15 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Friday, 13 Sep, 2024 |
![Lethbridge and Area Fall Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Monday, September 16, 2024, 4-8pm
Where: John Martin Recreation Centre (located in Pavan Park)
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: Please bring potluck sides, salads and/or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
RSVP by September 12, 2024.
If you have any questions or for late registrations, please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email at liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
This event will be co-hosted by:
Simon Friesen: simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje: brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Monday, 16 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Monday, 16 Sep, 2024 |
Cut off date | Thursday, 12 Sep, 2024 |
![Calgary Fall Family Gathering](/media/com_eventbooking/images/thumbs/FallFamilyGatherings2023.jpg)
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 5-8:30pm
Where: Renfrew Community Hall (811 Radford Rd NE, Calgary)
Please join us for an evening of fun to get to know other WISDOM homeschoolers in the Calgary area. We will share a meal together, play outside and inside, and enjoy a talent show! If you are interested, please plan to share a family skit, song or dance at the talent show. If an individual parent or child has a talent they want to do or share (like artwork or inventions) that would be great too. A sign up sheet will be available in August.
Please bring: A potluck side to accompany the meal, card/board games, outdoor games, and whatever your family needs for an evening of fun!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Carrie Friesen: carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Liz Gurnett: liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Event Date | Wednesday, 18 Sep, 2024 |
Event End Date | Wednesday, 18 Sep, 2024 |