The ClearWater Futures Foundation

Owc's purpose is to bring leadership to experiential learning for young people from the wonder years to young adults about the environment with water as a central theme -- through active learning programs connecting land and water demonstrating the value of water-wise regenerative farming and adding value to their communities. In support of its purpose owc is transforming a historic farm on lake simcoe into clearwater farm a place where young people are connecting with nature and learning how to cultivate a more sustainable future using science technology and the arts. In keeping up with kids who are digital natives with a global point of view owc is developing learning methodologies that embrace the mind-shifting opportunities the new digital metaverse offers from global interconnectedness to user-generated exploration of content that revolves around immersive imaginary iterative and joyful play. The doorway to nature where most of the world's wisdom resides remains open the challenge is helping young poeple feel hopeful about the future and being inspired to take positive action overlays all work. Owc's educational objectives are measurable have a structured format for delivery of learning components and demonstrate evidence of public benefit.