“We stand with Blueberry!! My children are both students and are so grateful that Robyn has continued to advocate for the school despite the harassment she’s received. Surely there are better uses of tax payer money than harassing a beloved learning and nature centre!”

“There are no words to explain the joy that Blueberry has brought my daughter and myself. Seeing the pure joy at drop off and pick up is my favourite. Robyn, the teachers, and all of the families involved are such an amazing community all around. To hear what Robyn has been through to keep Blueberry going breaks my heart. I’m so proud to know Robyn and all she has done to provide this happy place to SO many.”

“The land of our forest school holds the memories of my children’s childhoods. Some of the families that have attended, both currently and in years past, have become some of our closest friends. The teachers are our super-heroes, our role models, and important people in our lives. This school has become the core of our community.”

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The Supporting Documents

Art by Natasha Blazevic "the early bird gets the worm" So often, people are incredolous at hearing our story. It's a little...hard to believe. Surely a Municipality of 6000 and a Conservation Authority wouldn't work together for eight years to destroy a children's nature centre - a community run, not-for-profit at that. Right?!? Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and early in 2026 the township will have us in court. Prior to this the township has repeatedly threate

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The Supporting Documents

Art by Natasha Blazevic "the early bird gets the worm" So often, people are incredolous at hearing our story. It's a little...hard to believe. Surely a Municipality of 6000 and a Conservation Authority wouldn't work together for eight years to destroy a children's nature centre - a community run, not-for-profit at that. Right?!? Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and early in 2026 the township will have us in court. Prior to this the township has repeatedly threate

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The Story of Blueberry Creek Forest School being bullied by Tay Valley Township

Tay, Township, Leave Those Kids Alone! Originally published September 28, 2023 and updated. To view the original story follow the link below https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A5iLonBwH/ Hello from Blueberry Creek Forest School and Nature Centre! We are a community-based, not-for-profit Forest School just outside of Perth, Ontario, in our ninth year of offering affordable, inclusive, outdoor learning to children. We are a Reggio inspired environment, with children leading th

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Ottawa Citizen Kelly Egan Article August 22, 2018 Egan: Couple spends more than $100K to create children's nature centre — township calls it illegal

https://ottawacitizen.com/tag/blueberry-creek-forest-school-and-nature-centre/ PERTH — At Blueberry Creek Forest School and Nature Centre, there are winding paths and drooping willows, hand-built tugboat forts, gardens and shy rabbits, masterful split-rail fences and exotic chickens who will cradle in your arms. Article content And trouble, the unnatural kind only humans can make. Blueberry Creek is the brain child of Robyn Mulcahy, a Perth resident, mother of five and wife o

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Link to Hometown News Part 1 article by Laurie Weir July 7, 2025

https://www.hometownnews.ca/court-date-blueberry-creek-nature-centre/ EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a three-part series, introducing Blueberry Creek Nature Centre, a unique, nature-based private learning space near Perth that has provided outdoor education to hundreds of children. The centre’s co-founder, Robyn Mulcahy, faces mounting legal pressure over zoning and land-use conflicts. This part introduces the origins of the dispute, the centre’s mission, and the initial

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ABOUT ME

Hello! I'm Robyn, the founder of Blueberry Creek Forest and Nature Centre in Perth, Ontario. I'm dedicated to fostering diverse learning styles and promoting active learning experiences. With my background as a Child and Youth Worker and Registered Early Childhood Educator, I've had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. In my free time, I love camping, jumping in puddles, and exploring the great outdoors.

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