Through our Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP), we offer events and learning opportunities for people of all ages. We run these programs at Huron Natural Area and other spaces in Kitchener.
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About the program
The Kitchener Natural Areas Program (KNAP) is an environmental program that promotes the stewardship of our natural spaces by:
- engaging the community in environmental stewardship projects
- educating people about our natural areas
- creating opportunities for people to experience nature in the city
We offer this program through partnerships with:
- Waterloo Region Nature Club
- Waterloo Stewardship Council
- Nature Connect
- Humans in Nature
Current programs
Open the accordions below to learn about our upcoming programs.
| Guided Nature Meditation |
| Date: Monday, August 9 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wind down your day with two guided meditations that draw on the elements of nature to help you ease into a state of peace and relaxation. This program is suitable for beginners. This program is offered for free online through Zoom. Registration is required. Register for the program here: |
| Outdoor Yoga at Breithaupt Park |
| Date: Tuesday, August 17 Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Location: Breithaupt Park This is an in-person workshop. Please see important information below about physical distancing and screening for COVID-19. Registration is required. Wind down your day with a gentle evening yoga practice in the beauty of Breithaupt Park. This program is suitable for beginners. Please bring your own mat or blanket. This program may be cancelled or re-scheduled if inclement weather is expected. Registered participants will be notified of any cancellations. Washroom facilities may not be available at this location. The instructor will provide participants with additional information (including meeting location) via email closer to the event date. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Program participants will be asked to screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure risk. Program participants will also be asked to follow safety precautions, such as physical distancing, for the duration of the program. Additional information will be provided via email to registered participants. |
Program cost
Most programs are free. If there is a fee, we will include it in the program description.
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