LYNX Nature Inspired Education

🌿 Step into a classroom without walls.

At LYNX, we don’t just study nature—we learn through adventure. Our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, foster independence, and build a vibrant, close-knit campus community where every student belongs.

Experience an education built around your family’s unique needs:
🏕️ Daily Outdoor Adventure: Real-world academic, environmental, and leadership learning in nature's classroom. 🤝 Vibrant Campus Community: A small, supportive environment balancing belonging and independence. 🧭 Tailored Learning Pathways: Truly flexible on-site, online, and shared-responsibility options. 🎨 Mid-Week Enrichment: Wednesdays dedicated to hands-on electives and new experiences. 🚌 Reliable Transit: Convenient bus service to keep your mornings stress-free.

Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Experience education like never before—secure your spot today!

Happy Monday! Which (moist and slightly bedraggled, yet noble and completely capable) beaver encapsulates your vibe today?

Hello? HELLOOOO? We've been trying to reach you about your hive's extended warranty...

📷: Aggravating-Bee (ironic, non?) via Reddit

Oh baby, we've got a birthday to celebrate! Our male Canada lynx 'Bebe' is turning 13 today! 🎉

Have you ever wondered what's the difference between a lynx and a bobcat? 🤔 One clue is in the tail! 👀 A lynx has a completely black-tipped tail, while a bobcat has a white ring below the black tip.

Stop by to wish Bebe a happy birthday! 🐈

Look up. Alberta's got 400 reasons to! 🐦

This spring, we joined the Great Canadian Birdathon to celebrate Birds Canada 50th Anniversary, spotting species across Cochrane's river valleys and the Okotoks foothills and discovering why Alberta's 400+ bird species make this province one of the most remarkable classrooms on Earth.

The Birdathon may have wrapped in May but bird conservation doesn't stop, and neither do we. If our students' curiosity has inspired you, you can still donate to support Birds Canada's work [link in bio 🔗]. Every contribution keeps kids outside and wild spaces thriving.

What's the coolest bird you've spotted in Alberta? Tell us below. 👇

Is your child’s classroom big enough? 🏔️🍃

At LYNX Nature Inspired Education, we believe learning should happen beyond the desk. We offer a unique hybrid model for Grades 1–9 that balances academic structure with the freedom of the outdoors. We call it Nature Inspired Education.

☀️ Mornings: Teacher-directed online learning or parent-directed home education. 🌲 We even offer onsite mornings and busing in Calgary!
🏕️ Afternoons: Our students head outside! For our students in Calgary, Cochrane, and Okotoks, the natural world becomes the classroom.
Ready to see the LYNX difference? Come to our Open House!

📅 DATE: Thursday, June 18
📍 LOCATION: 3311-49 St SW, Calgary (Right next to Mother Teresa Church)
⏰ SCHEDULE: 7:00 pm – Mix & Mingle: Grab a coffee, tea, or juice, fuel up with some trail mix and granola bars, and find a comfortable spot.
7:10 pm – LYNX Program Overview: The presentation and main discussion begin, followed by a Q&A session.

Bring the whole family and discover a better way to learn. We can’t wait to meet you! 🐾

🌿 Discover the Plants and Animals of Nose Hill Park 🌿

Are you curious about the rich cultural significance of Nose Hill and its deep roots in Calgary’s history?

Join us for a meaningful walk through this beautiful natural environment park with Métis biologist Berna-Dean Holland. She’ll be sharing her knowledge about the plants and animals in the area based on her lived experiences and their cultural importance and uses for Métis people.

🖊️ During the walk, you’ll also take part in a journaling and drawing activity—this is a chance to slow down and reflect about what you’ve learned in a creative and personal way. This is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, culture, and community.
Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so sign up today! We’d love to see you there.

Thursday, June 18
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet at Nose Hill Park Brisebois Parking Lot https://g.co/kgs/wdxeKjZ
✔️ Click here to book (space is very limited) - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-the-plants-animals-of-nose-hill-park-tickets-1989617307927?aff=oddtdtcreator

Notes
• Expect an easy to moderate hike with some elevation gains
• This event is for participants 7 years of age and older (children must be accompanied by an adult)
• All supplies for the journaling and drawing activity will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own supplies if you like.
• Please come dressed and prepared for the weather (walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, umbrella, blanket to sit on, etc.)

May starts today & runs until May 31.
Help us count Plants in the Weaselhead at our event this Saturday. Sign up below.
Can't make it? Snap photos of plants seen in the Weaselhead and upload to iNaturalist to add to our project!
https://theweaselhead.com/home/eventregistration/?sheet_id=58