Nature School – Nature Connections

Suited for 5yrs – 12yrs. Cost $35 per session.

Child led exploration offers students the opportunity to discover & document what connections and curiosities appeal to them in the bush. Students will be inspired through their observations and documentations to create a piece of art in the outdoors (En Plein air).

The walk will include two rangers who will share their knowledge of the Wildflower Garden ecosystems. Rangers will encourage Nature School Students to share their knowledge and initiate conversations about the flora and fauna found in the wildflower garden. Rangers will express teachings from the current D’harawal season.

Student will create an art piece that reflects their discoveries in the gardens, the art exercise will encourage self-expression.

Students explore scientific values and attitudes and undertake scientific skills throughout our learning programs, in particular, those relating to shaping a sustainable future and using evidence and reason to engage with our world. Cross curriculum priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture.

Nature School provides an opportunity for home school families to add nature play, outdoor skills, sustainability and environmental awareness in their learning activities. The Nature School program is run by experienced environmental educators, with content linked to NSW Science and Technology and Geography syllabus as well as links to the cross curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge.

Activities range from storytelling, fauna encounters, exploring urban bushlands and child led independent play with a focus on developing self-confidence, problem solving skills and risk management in an outdoor environment.

This program is suitable for primary aged children. Children may be dropped off however a parent or carer is required to stay for the program for children aged five or under and for children with special needs. Younger siblings may attend however remain the responsibility of their parent or carer.