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About Josée BergeronThe Original Backwoods Mama

Hello! Bonjour! Taanishi! My name is Josée Bergeron, and I am a French Canadian Métis mama of five children. I grew up in the beautiful province of British Columbia where I spent my childhood years exploring the vast wilderness of Western Canada with my family. These days you can find my wildlings and I immersed in the wonderous nature of the sunny Okanagan Valley.

I founded Backwoods Mama in 2009, a year after my eldest was born. From the start, I have shared my love for nature along with the many adventures and misadventures of getting outside with five kids – no easy feat! I quickly noticed that I wasn’t the only one wanting to raise outdoors kids, and struggling to do so. That’s when my blog transformed into a space of encouragement that’s packed with resources for parents, caregivers and educators looking to get outside and connect with nature with their kids.

If you would like to connect with me or partner with me, I would love to hear from you: Contact Me or Partner with Me.

Stay wild!

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Josee Bergeron is Backwoods Mama

Josee Bergeron

I am the Backwoods Mama!

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Speaking Events / Writing / Partnerships

Josée Bergeron has a passion for helping parents, caregivers and educators learn about the importance of raising nature-connected children. She enjoys sharing her insights at speaking events and through writing engagements. Bergeron also enjoys collaborating with others and forming authentic partnerships with brands to help support her wild mission of leaving no family inside.

The Okanagan Trail Map • A Guide of Hikes to do With Your Kids

Josée Bergeron lists Hiking Trails in the Okanagan
Hiking in the Okanagan by Josée Bergeron

Take advantage of my interactive map of trails in the Central and South Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. If you’re looking for a family friendly Okanagan adventure you’ve come to right place! Visit the map page and click on the dots to discover new trails or use the graph below to make your search easier. You can sort the graph by location, distance, duration etc. by clicking on the top bar.

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eBooks & More for Purchase

Many nature activity resources are offered for free however there are a number of items for purchase for a very reasonable price. Any time you purchase my products you are supporting my efforts in helping families around the world raise outdoor kids!

✔️ Before downloading or purchasing any digital products please take a moment to read my FAQS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS.

Fall Outside - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$9

Fall Outside - 30 Nature-Connection Prompts for Exploring Autumn with Children

Nature Advent Calendar - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$7

Nature Advent Calendar For Kids - 24 Days of Nature Connection

Valentine Seed Packets - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$2

Valentine Flower Seed Packets - A Nature-inspired Valentine Craft for Kids to Make & Share

Fall Adventure Journal - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$15

"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Fall Nature Journal for Kids

Winter Adventure Journal - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$15

"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Winter Nature Journal for Kids

Spring Adventure Journal - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$15

"My Nature Adventure Journal" - A Spring Nature Journal for Kids