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Professionals in the Field

Introducing Jonny, Adventure Playground Expert

I am pleased to formally introduce myself and my new position at Educated by Nature. As Program Development Manager, I will be focused on establishing a staffed Adventure Playground here in Perth. Adventure Playgrounds The adventure playground movement originated in Europe shortly after the second world war. These settings were originally known as… Read More

February 24, 2025

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Identity, Professionals in the Field

Daniel on the Blooming Curious Podcast

Our co-founder and CEO, Daniel Burton, recently appeared on the Blooming Curious podcast to share the story behind Educated by Nature. In the episode, Daniel discusses our mission to support… Read more

January 23, 2025
Health, Identity, Play, Risk

Teenagers Play Too

When we talk about the importance of play, it’s often in the context of early childhood and primary school-aged children. However, play is equally essential for teenagers and young adults… Read more

November 22, 2024
Consultation, Identity, Play, Risk, Schools

Redefining Play and Connection for Adolescents: Guildford Grammar Year 7 Adventure Playground

In partnership with Guildford Grammar School, Educated by Nature has embarked on an innovative project to bring play back into the lives of Year 7 students through an Adventure Playground.… Read more

November 18, 2024
Campfire Conversations, On Tour

David Sobel: Key Takeaways from our Discussion

In a recent episode of Campfire Conversations, I chatted with environmental educator David Sobel. We explored the foundational concepts that drive his approach to nature-based education, as well as the… Read more

November 11, 2024
Communities, On Tour, Professionals in the Field

Reflections from Ontario: Risk, Play, and Nature Connection

This October, as part of my USA and Canada speaking tour, I had the pleasure of visiting Toronto and Hamilton in Ontario. These visits were filled with opportunities to connect with passionate educators. We… Read more

October 13, 2024
Books we Read, On Tour, Professionals in the Field

A Visit with David Sobel and Jennifer Kramer: Exploring Nature, Education, and Connection in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region

A highlight of my USA/Canada tour was visiting the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, where I had the opportunity to meet one of my greatest professional inspirations, David Sobel, alongside… Read more

October 4, 2024
Campfire Conversations

Campfire Conversations – Ep# 30 – David Sobel

Join Daniel Burton, our CEO, and renowned environmental educator David Sobel in an inspiring conversation about connecting children to nature through thoughtful design. In this video, they dive into David’s… Read more

October 3, 2024
On Tour, Professionals in the Field

A Morning at Harrisville Children’s Centre: Learning Through Nature and Play

Join Daniel Burton, CEO of Educated by Nature, as he shares his inspiring visit to Harrisville Children’s Center in New Hampshire—a center rooted in nature-based play and early childhood education.… Read more

October 2, 2024
Health, On Tour, Professionals in the Field

Connecting Children to Nature: A Journey of Discovery and Growth

By taking inspiration from Slow Pedagogy, the Reggio Emilia approach, biophilia, and Deep Nature Connection, we can create learning environments that foster meaningful connections between children and the natural world.… Read more

September 25, 2024
On Tour, Professionals in the Field

Realising the Vision: Reflections from the Early Childhood Australia National Conference 2024

This past month, I had the privilege of attending the Early Childhood Australia National Conference in Brisbane under the theme ‘Realising the Vision – An Integrated Future for the Early… Read more

September 23, 2024