Thecountrylearningcentre

02/26/2026

Excited to share.....

Ms. Morgan is returning Fall 2026!

Morgan is Registered Early Childhood Educator with a love for all things nature.

Fall will be here sooner than you know it ~
Message today!

Info@countrylearningcentre.ca

02/25/2026

Welcome to the crew ❤️❤️

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02/19/2026

Great idea!!

The Rabbit Nest Protection Hack 🐰

Found a cottontail nest in your lawn? Here's the 3-week plan.

🛑 1. The Problem: Vulnerable Babies

Baby cottontails are in your lawn because it's SAFER than thick brush (they can see predators coming). But they're vulnerable to:
- Lawn mowers
- Pets
- Curious humans
- Children

✅ 2. The 3-Week Protection Plan:

IMMEDIATE:
- Mark the nest (flag, garden stake, anything visible)
- Create 3-foot "no mow" zone around it
- Tell everyone in household

DAILY:
- Keep pets out of that area (temporary fencing works)
- Check from distance (don't touch nest)
- If grass gets long, hand-trim around edges

WEEKLY PROGRESS:
- Week 1: Eyes closed, ears flat, helpless
- Week 2: Eyes open, ears up, starting to move
- Week 3: Leaving nest for short trips
- Week 4: GONE

🔋 3. The "Is Mom Coming?" Test

If you're worried mom is dead:
- Make a tic-tac-toe pattern with string over nest
- Check at dawn
- If pattern is disturbed, mom is feeding them

💡 Pro Tip: If cat/dog discovered nest, put a laundry basket over it with a heavy rock on top. Mom can squeeze through gaps; predators can't.

02/17/2026

Welcome to our crew Ran.D. the duck.

We can't wait for everyone to see who else will be joining us this year ❤️

Stay tuned 😀

Thecountrylearningcentre

02/11/2026

Do you want to build a snowman!

Snow fun Thecountrylearningcentre

02/11/2026

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THIS CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT PARTICIPATED.

❤️ VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY ❤️

💘 We’re spreading the love — and YOU could win! 💘
We’re giving away $200 in Kingsville BIA Dollars to:

💕 ONE Instagram follower
💕 ONE Facebook follower

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📅 Contest runs: February 11
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🏆 One winner will be selected from Instagram and one from Facebook
Good luck — and happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

📌 CONTEST RULES & DISCLAIMERS (IMPORTANT)
This giveaway is open to residents of Canada, 18 years of age or older.
No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Contest opens February 11th, 2026 and closes at 4:00 PM EST on February 11th, 2026.
One (1) winner entrant from Facebook will receive $200 in Kingsville BIA Dollars.
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The winner will be contacted via direct message from the official Kingsville BIA account.
Prize has no cash value, is non-transferable, and must be accepted as awarded.
We will never ask for your personal information!

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02/06/2026

It's a beautiful day to be outside ❄️❤️❄️🔥

01/27/2026

Going to have to try this trick - maybe for our chickens.

The Brick Hack: Saving the "Thirsty Ones." 🧱💧

In winter, liquid water is scarce, and dehydration impacts wildlife more than starvation.

🛑 The Problem: Ice Prison
- Birds lose 10% of body weight daily through breathing.
- Squirrels and chipmunks can't access frozen surfaces.
- Rabbits eat snow, risking hypothermia.
- Opossums and raccoons trek miles for water.
- Deer crowd at unfrozen spots, spreading disease.

✅ The Solution: Passive Solar Heating
- Place a dark brick in a shallow dish with 1-2 inches of water, catching morning sunlight.
- The brick warms the water, delaying freezing.

Why It Works:
- Dark bricks can reach over 50°F even in 25°F air.
- Water stays liquid longer, accessible to wildlife.

Who Uses It:
- Birds (for drinking and bathing)
- Squirrels and chipmunks
- Rabbits
- Opossums and raccoons
- Even foxes!

🔋 Energy Math:
Drinking liquid water = energy gain; eating snow = energy loss.

💡 Bonus Tip: Float a dark tennis ball in the water to resist freezing!