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Connection to Nature Inspires Student Hearts
Through all our programs, our main goal is to provide a space where children can fall in love with nature. Read more
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When Students Spend Time Connecting to Nature
Do you know what a Woody Pear tree looks like? What about the colour Eurasian Coot chicks? Can you identify the birds in your area by the bite mark patterns… Read more
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Consultation: Encouraging Nature Connection
Imagine a table full of creative tools – carpentry files, sandpaper, whittling tools, string, wool, gumnuts, feathers, paint, flowers, cloth, stones and scissors. Now, imagine an educator who says, “I… Read more
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Keeping the Spark Alive
Do you remember when you were a child, and the world was amazing? Every bug and every tree held magical powers. You could be anyone, do anything or go anywhere.… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 6 – Environmental Stewardship
“[In nature] you can learn more and pass it on to other people” Noticing small changes in the ecosystem and developing a curious mind increases feelings of empowerment and assists… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 5 – Caring for Nature
“We have to treat [nature] with all the cares” When children have the opportunity to spend regular time in natural spaces they develop deep bonds with those spaces. Many schools… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 4 – Sneaky Teaching
“You don’t realise you are learning until the end of the session” Connection to nature (the feeling of being part of nature), not only contributes to the development of our… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 3 – Core Routines
“The ultimate outcome for this entire series is for the kids to learn confidence in themselves”. Spending time outdoors is incredibly valuable. It contributes to both our physical and mental… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 2 – Outdoor Classroom Success
“The kids that don’t necessarily see success in the classroom are coming out of their shells” Outdoor Learning challenges teacher pedagogy and practice long after the students have left the… Read more
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Nature Connection Series # 1 – Developing a Sense of Self
“[Nature connection] is more than just education, they find a sense of themselves” Finding one’s place in nature reinforces a child’s sense of self-worth, power to enact change and gives… Read more