About

Meet Lindsay Clement

Owner & Facilitator – MRH Forest & Garden School

Lindsay Clement is the heart behind Mountain Road Homestead Forest & Garden School, which she founded in March 2022. A passionate educator and lifelong nature lover, Lindsay is a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and is registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

🌿 Educational Background & Training

  • Forestry Technician, Algonquin College (2003)

  • Fish & Wildlife Technology, Sir Sandford Fleming College (2008)

  • Early Childhood Education Diploma, 2013

  • Advanced Certificate in Forest School & Outdoor Learning (2023)

  • Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders (2024

🌱 Experience & Passion

From a young age, Lindsay has been deeply passionate about nature, animals, and outdoor exploration—a passion that continues to guide her work today. Her mission is to share the value of nature-based education and inspire children to live sustainably and in harmony with the natural world.

Lindsay began her career with the South Nation Conservation Authority, where she spent two years conducting stream surveys, testing water quality, and identifying aquatic invertebrates. She often engaged the public at fairs and educational events, sharing her knowledge of freshwater ecosystems with both children and adults.

As a stay-at-home mom, Lindsay continued to grow her skills and earned her ECE diploma in 2013. She later worked with Arnprior EarlyON, where she led outdoor programming, including weekly nature walks, park play, and family-based nature experiences. This led to her role as Outdoor Educator, blending early childhood education with hands-on nature immersion.

🌼 Life on the Homestead

Lindsay lives on a vibrant homestead with:

  • Two large vegetable gardens

  • Fruit trees

  • Chickens, ducks, roosters

  • Two cats and three beloved dogs — Holly - the pup of MRH, Maple (Bernese Mountain Dog mix) and Bear (Red Golden Retriever)

  • Her three children, who are actively involved in Forest School life

Her family can often be seen exploring in all weather, kayaking, canoeing, and camping together. You’ll also spot her kids helping out during PA Day Camps, March Break, and summer programs, learning alongside the students and sharing their love for the outdoors.

🥕 A Nature-Based Lifestyle

Lindsay integrates her passion for gardening, harvesting, and preserving food into the Forest School curriculum. Children are encouraged to plant seeds, care for growing plants, and experience the joy of harvesting their own fruits and vegetables — gaining both knowledge and appreciation for where food comes from.

❤️ Why Forest School?

For Lindsay, Forest School is more than just education — it’s a way of life. She believes in raising children who are resilient, curious, confident, and connected to the earth. Her calm, supportive approach nurtures a love of learning and builds a foundation of respect for the natural world..