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ServicesSpeaking Events
As a passionate advocate for helping families reconnect with nature and an expert on the topic of parent-child-nature connection, Bergeron offers engaging and educational in-person and virtual workshops as well as talks at conferences and smaller events for parents, educators and changemakers.
Some topics that Bergeron covers include:
Looking for something else? Bergeron can customize a talk or workshop based on the theme or need of an event.
For more information about hiring Bergeron as a speaker email josee@backwoodsmama.com.
Moments Versus Minutes
How meaningful moments in nature help children and parents thrive amidst busy schedules.
Rewilding Play
How tree climbing and puddle jumping are necessary for healthy child development.
Breaking Down Barriers to Nature
Understanding common barriers keeping families trapped indoors and solutions for breaking them down.
Touch Grass
Understanding nature-disconnection in teens, why it matters and how to help teens reconnect with the natural world.
Reconnecting Families with Nature
Understanding the five pathways to nature-connectedness and how families can explore these pathways in urban and suburban environments.
Leaving a(n Ethical) Trace
New perspectives on the mutual flourishing of children and nature.
ServicesWriting
Since 2009, Bergeron has worked as a blogger and freelance writer. Known for her ability to write engaging and well researched articles, Bergeron regularly contributes to websites such as Active For Life, The Wild Family Guide, Explore Magazine and others. She has also contributed to anthologies such as emerge 24: The Writer’s Studio Anthology and Demeter Press: Mothering teens and young adults (forthcoming 2025).
Featured Stories:
Who is responsible for making sure my child is physically literate? (September 2024)
How to make friends with other active families (June 2024)
Why babies need the freedom to move + floor activities for each stage (April 2024)
Outdoor winter activities for kids when there’s no snow (February 2024)
5 good reasons why kids should play outdoors in winter (January 2024)
Why I held off on sports specialization until my kids were teens (July 2023)
ServicesJoint Partnership
Bergeron is open to collaborating with businesses and organizations that value the importance of helping parents, caregivers and educators bring children outside and connect with nature.
Active partnerships:
For more information about how we can work together, please email josee@backwoodsmama.com.
Jan & Jul
Makers of outdoor gear for rain, sun, and everything in between. Designed and tested by moms in the Pacific Northwest. Ethically made and built to last – Rain or Shine!
West Coast Seeds
Providers of the highest quality selection of seeds, ethically sourced from sustainable growers around the globe
Past partnerships:
