Important note

Niagara Naturists Next Meet and Greet

The next Meet and Greet Dinner will be Saturday 9/6/24 at 5:00PM at the Hillview Restaurant which is located at at 6135 Transit Road, Depew, NY.

Our monthly clothed dinner gatherings are a wonderful way to stay connected and share nudist experiences with friends. Niagara Naturists is a close-knit group, and we always enjoy each other’s company.

These dinners also provide a relaxed, welcoming space for prospective members and those who are simply curious about social nudism. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet our members, ask questions, and learn more about nude recreation-all in a comfortable clothed setting.

✨ Details:

• Open to all nudists and the nudist-curious

• No membership required to attend

• The only cost is your own food and drinks from the menu

Come meet new friends, enjoy a great meal, and discover what Niagara Naturists is all about. Membership and transfer applications will be available for those who are interested, but joining is never required.

Everyone is welcome—bring your curiosity and appetite!

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A naturist coloring book

Stéphane Deschênes on his playful new "Naturist Colouring Book" designed to give kids a creative outlet while challenging cultural assumptions about nudity

From Planet Nude

Family participation has always been central to organized naturism, yet many clubs and organizations continue to struggle with how best to support children in their communities. Too often, activities for kids are limited or improvised, leaving families underserved, which in turn results in fewer families, sadly reinforcing misconceptions that naturism is an adults-only pursuit. Naturists must also confront a cultural challenge: the deep-rooted belief that nudity is sexual or inappropriate for children, an assumption so taboo that even countering it requires careful navigation.

The naturist coloring book lies on a wooden table. The illustrated cover shows a diverse group of nude people of different ages and body types standing together, smiling. Above them, the title reads “Naturist Colouring Book / Album à colorier naturiste” in colorful text, and the bottom border features oversized crayon illustrations.

Naturist Colouring Book, a new project spearheaded by Stéphane Deschênes, the Canadian owner of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park and president of the International Naturist Federation, enters this conversation directly. On its face, it’s a simple children’s activity book—joyful line drawings of families enjoying picnics, swimming, hiking, and campfire songs. But beneath that simplicity lies a strategic intervention: a tool designed to normalize the human body for children while promoting naturism as a wholesome, family-oriented lifestyle. Released in August 2025, the book is part of a broader Bare Oaks campaign to promote naturism for youth and families.

Want one?

Naturist Colouring Book retails for $4.95, or $6.95 when bundled with Crayola’s “Colors of the World” skin tone crayons. The crayon bundle is only available in-person at Bare Oaks’ Bare Boutique, while the book alone can be ordered online at Bare Boutique online.

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Interview with Stéphane Deschênes

What inspired you to create a naturist-themed coloring book for kids?

Initially, it was some drawings that Grace Crowley had created for a club in Australia. It made me realize that a colouring book was the perfect way to give children some creative activity while normalizing the human body in its natural state.

How do you see this project helping to change perceptions about children in naturism?

The book exists first and foremost for children. But it is part of a wider campaign to reclaim and revitalize family naturism. If clubs want to appeal to families, they need to make sure there are activities for their children.

Can you walk us through the creative process? How did you decide on the illustrations, themes, and style?

All of the illustrations had already been done by Grace Crowley. But we were short a few since books are printed in a number of pages that divide by four. The project had stalled a few years ago. It was only when introduced to the work ofReinder Dijkhuis through Planet Nude Strips that I had the idea to finish it.

We also needed to make good use of the cover pages, which were in colour. But ultimately, we were just looking for themes that would be familiar and fun for the kids.

Have you encountered any pushback or controversy so far, and how do you respond to it?

There has been no controversy so far, but we have only just launched it. I do anticipate some people having the usual reaction due to their misunderstandings and assumptions about naturism. In fact, I am looking forward to it. The only way we seem to get attention these days is when there is a debate. In the case of family naturism, that’s an easy one to win since the facts are on our side. So a controversy allows us to address those issues and reassure people. Of course, there will always be those who refuse to listen. But they don’t matter since they won’t ever consider becoming naturists anyway.

What would you like clubs, federations, or families to do with this book once they have it?

They should just have fun. That’s what colouring books are all about. They could also share it with other families who are not naturists. It is a good conversation starter. But they should be prepared to answer all of the questions. For that, I always point people to: https://www.BareOaks.ca/children/ 🪐

Bare Car Show

AANR is partnering with BARE RV Resort in Florida to host our first AANR Regional Nudist Festival & Car Show!.

This fun event is being held on Veterans Day Weekend as a fund raiser for:Tunnel to Towers Foundation helping Homeless Veterans into housing.The AANR Nudist Festival is an excellent opportunity to meet other Nudists in your region. Show n Shine Classic Car Show Silly Fun Games to Participate Afternoon Social Mixer with Music by the Pool BBQ Hamburger Meal After Dinner Dancing to DJ MusicEnjoy a great day of fun, laughter, meeting new people and beautiful classic cars.Non-Landed Clubs:We encourage AANR Non-Landed Clubs to put this fun event on your Calendar to attend.Home Nudists:This is a great opportunity to experience being nude, amongst other nude Humansin a great atmosphere at an AANR Nudist Resort. This is your chance!Overnight Camping and RV Hookups available: Please contact Bare RV Resort to make overnight reservations. Bare RV Resort Day Fee and overnight accommodations apply.

Bare RV Resort

6901 Caliente Boulevard

Land O’ Lakes, FL

 USAPhone: 813-996-6008

Website: Bare RV Resort

Register here: Veterans day Car Show