“Try to live more with nature.”
— Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi
At our school, immersing children in their natural surroundings will be a priority. Here, Mother Nature’s generosity is evident in the pure air, open spaces, untouched forests, migrating birds, and a sparkling river. This serene location is a natural paradise, offering continuous opportunities for children to connect with and be nourished by the world around them. Beyond Mill Village, the school’s immediate environment, there are countless ways to explore and appreciate the region’s ecological richness. The province boasts an abundance of scenic trails and outdoor spaces for hiking, walking, and snowshoeing, ensuring that children are regularly engaged with the natural world.
One particularly special destination near the school is Kejimkujik National Park. A visit to this park might include stargazing—in 2010, Kejimkujik was designated a Dark Sky Preserve, dedicated to protecting the nighttime environment from artificial light pollution.
On a clear night, the sky is ablaze with stars, and the Milky Way appears so vivid it feels almost within reach. The park also offers opportunities to hike through ancient woodland trails and paddle along interconnected waterways. Rich in biodiversity, the area is home to deer, porcupines, seals, turtles, beavers, coyotes, and a wide variety of birds and fish.
Kejimkujik National Park is one of the core protected areas within the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, which includes Queens County, where the school is located. Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001, this region of southwestern Nova Scotia is described as an “extraordinarily diverse natural landscape, surrounded by the sea.
