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A group of Bruny Island District School kids recently imagined Winter Wombats Wearing Woolly Jumpers and came up with some stunning artworks.  As winter sets in we bring out the thermal layers and rug up in order to keep out the chill, all the while knowing that a hot shower, cosy fire and warm drink awaits at the end of the adventure. But have you ever spared a thought for the wallabies and wombats stuck out in the elements for all of the winter months?

Julian was interviewed on a Bruny Island beach as to why its so important to collect North Pacific sea star (Asterias amurensis) while out beach walking.

As a way to honour the shortest day and embrace the onset of the coldest months, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms celebrated the Winter Solstice with our annual Jetty jump followed by the first ever Supergroms Lantern Parade. This year's cold water plunge was made all the more exciting with the Alonnah Jetty almost fully submerged by unusually high tides ahead of a big low pressure system and serious cold snap!

Young minds are innately curious about the world around them. So much is new, exciting, miraculous! And so it proved at World Bee Day on Bruny Island

Early learners at Bruny Island District School spent a lovely Autumn morning in Pardalote Patch searching for seeds, interestingly shaped leaves, animal scats and spider webs.

This is a beautiful short film by Bruny Island film-maker Claire Gorman, as Bruny Island kids learn about connecting with and healing country.

Are you looking for a way to connect with your child and nature at the same time? Children have a curious and creative eye for these projects and find wonder and beauty in the littlest things.

Bruny Island Arts Inc presents a Retrospective Exhibition Of Bruny Island photographs by Warwick Berry (1951–2023). 

Join Inala nature guide Cat Davidson for an engaging and immersive presentation that will unveil the fascinating lives of the island’s nocturnal residents. 

When in nature, toys become unnecessary for engaging and meaningful childs play, explains primary school teacher, Claire Boost.

The Cloudy Bay Supergroms did a beach cleanup at Alonnah. We drove to the Dray Track and walked to the rocky beach where we found HEAPS of rubbish like little bits of plastic, lolly pop sticks and rope. 

When asked what is so special about living on Bruny it is no surprise that many of the Prep/1 class refer to some aspect of nature as being the reason why this place is so special.