On Wednesday May 13, the Early Childhood Community Development Centre and Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds will be presenting a seminar by researcher and author Tim Gill. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Amici's Banquet & Conference Centre in Thorold and is of interest to educators, parks and recreation staff, community outdoor planners and service providers involved in children's learning, health and well-being. Tickets are $55 each and the cost includes a copy of Tim's book No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk Averse Society.
Tim Gill is one of the UK's leading thinkers on childhood, and an advocate for positive change in children's everyday lives. His work has focused on the changing nature of childhood, children's play and free time, and their evolving relationship with the people and places around them. Tim's cross-Canada speaking tour, which includes presentations in eight cities, is sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Niagara's presentation is also being supported by Walker Industries. Gill's appearance in Niagara is one of just two Ontario stops on his Canada-wide tour.
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