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Children, Communities, Families, On Tour, Professionals in the Field

Exploring Joomunjie Land

Earlier in the year, I had the pleasure of visiting Joomunjie Land—an Adventure Playground (also known as a Community Backyard) in Queensland, developed by the Australian Institute of Play (AIP). Joomunjie Land is a space designed to support children’s right to play, encouraging spontaneous, free, and unstructured behaviour. My visit to this remarkable… Read More

May 12, 2025

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Professionals in the Field

Daniel on Play Conversations Podcast

We’re excited to share that our co-founder and CEO, Daniel, recently appeared on the Play Conversations podcast! Play Conversations is a podcast with Dr Sarah Aiono from Longworth Education. Sarah… Read more

May 11, 2025
Play, Professionals in the Field

Trust the Process: Respecting Children’s Play

Children approach life and learning differently to adults. When performing tasks they may engage in repetition, detour from activities, or reconstruct experiences in their own vision. In short, there tends… Read more

May 5, 2025
Campfire Conversations, Communities, Identity

Play and Nature Connection – Campfire Conversations – Ep# 31

In this episode of Campfire Conversations, Daniel and Jonny explore the barriers that limit children’s right to play—ranging from rigid school structures and uniforms to weather discomfort and the increasing… Read more

May 4, 2025
Consultation, Health, Motor Development, Professionals in the Field, Schools, Workshops

Taking on Animal Forms at the Perth Zoo

In our programs, taking on animal forms and storytelling with our whole bodies are important deep nature connection routines. They have ancestral roots and support not only connecting deeply to… Read more

April 8, 2025
Professionals in the Field

An Adventure Playground for Perth: Introducing Jonny and our newest project

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… Read more

February 24, 2025
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, Events, Identity, Play, Risk, Schools

Redefining Play and Connection for Adolescents

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, Events, 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