The Concrete Rhythms is a Toronto based group born out of the Art of Mentoring. Their aim is to come together to celebrate the mysteries of nature in the Urban Jungle and below is the story of their first adventure: o the meeting of the nameless winter wraiths. sounds pretty ominous doesn’t it. like meeting up with people to celebrate together and choosing friday the thirteenth. like meeting at the fire under the cover of darkness in an old brickwork factory in the ravine. like traipsing around in the first snow (that i have seen) in ... Read More

As fall moves along and the trees turn, we’re feeling thankful for so many things! Salmon jumping up the Humber river, bright colours in the forest, seeds falling, and harvest time in the gardens! Many things are changing, and we wanted to share a few new opportunities popping up in our Global Community. Jon Young, author of the Coyote’s Guide to Nature Connection and co-founder of The 8 Shields Institute in California, is working with a team at 8 Shields to create opportunities and tools to help people around the world connect ... Read More

The Art of Mentoring is just past, and what a whirlwind of inspiration and nature connection! How can one describe the power of weaving many generations together in a community of nature connection? It’s not easy, but one of our participants just did a great job describing her families’ experience: “We’re deeply grateful for the most amazing and powerful week of learning, connecting, and play. Thank you all for your hard work and for helping to make the experience so incredible. I’m so grateful for the scholarship ... Read More

Pictures from our last six ... Read More

There are still spots open for the Art of Mentoring, this August 22-27, 2011. Book quickly before they’re all gone! The Art of Mentoring has deeply impacted educators, parents, and entire schools in the local community in the year since it was brought to Canada, don’t miss your chance to gain tools and experiences that can really impact your children, your home, your community, and yourself! Find out more about the course content, staff team, scholarship opportunities, and the various programs available for children, teens, ... Read More

In many ancient cultures, singing is like breathing: natural and necessary for the community’s vitality. We will experience the power of music in community by learning songs from various traditions, playing with games and simple body percussion, experimenting with friendly improvisation games, and working to create original pieces. Nature will be our container for the weekend. Also known as “The Great Teacher”, we will spend time discovering the inherent rhythms and songs that nature has to teach us. In turn, this will help us tune into ... Read More