Educated by Nature is a world leader in play-based nature education. Since 2014, Educated by Nature has travelled the world sharing our expertise through workshops, speaking engagements and consultation sessions. After ten years of running programs with thousands of Australian children, Educated by Nature has developed a suite of research based, effective pedagogies to bring education outdoors. Drawing on a lifetime of learning, experience and love of nature – our facilitators weave current research with practical examples to provide comprehensive programs for educators, parents and children.
Upcoming Visits
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Canada: Take Me Outside Conference
Date: 08 May 2026
Daniel is presenting at the Take Me Outside Conference! The overarching theme for the 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference is “Place and Pedagogy: Where Learning Happens”. This year’s Conference will continue to focus on Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Health & Wellbeing, and Environmental & Climate Change Education.
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Melbourne: Enabling Risky Play Outdoors – Jeavons Seminar
Date: 29 May 2026
We are excited to announce that Jeavons Landscape Architects will be running our annual seminar on the 29th of May this year. Our speakers will be interrogating the importance of risky play and how not to shy away from risk in our play spaces. Featuring speakers Daniel Burton, Dr Barbara Chancellor, David Kutcher, and Mike…
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Melbourne: The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention
Date: 01 July 2026
Daniel is presenting a breakout session as a part of the Play & Adolescence Stream of this conference – In Partnership with Play Australia. PolicyFEST 6: Playful Impact Initiatives for Adolescents How can grassroots interventions meaningfully support adolescents to engage in active play and improve both mental and physical health outcomes? This session explores innovative…
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Cairns: Thriving in Nature – A Day of Nature Pedagogy, Wellbeing, and Behaviour Guidance
Date: 01 August 2026
Join us for an immersive day focused on the principles of nature pedagogy, seamlessly integrated with wellbeing and behaviour guidance. We will explore how connecting with the natural environment can enhance children’s overall development and emotional health. The day will conclude with practical strategies for implementing nature pedagogy in your educational setting, ensuring a holistic…
