This week the early learners at Bruny Island District School have been out and about searching for natural treasures. Inquisitive minds spent a lovely Autumn morning in Pardalote Patch searching for seeds, interestingly shaped leaves, animal scats and spider webs.
I think you can learn the love of Nature and that needs to come from the children and they need to get taught. If they can't get taught by their parents, the only place is schools.
The Bradley sisters knew what they were talking about. Today, we can follow in their example, and all do our part to help save the bush.
I have lived by Horsell Common all my life. Today, pockets of nature such as this one are vital to fostering a love for the natural world in people, especially the younger generations.
Witness the purest version of happiness with writer Helen Cushing, as she beautifully tells the story of a day with her grandchildren and family on a remote beach; "Seeing the long stretch of white sand lapped by bubbly little waves, she ran into the picture, arms wide, joy in her body... "
Things to do……….
Are you looking for a way to connect with your child and nature at the same time? Why not try a little nature weaving project? Children have a curious and creative eye for these projects and find wonder and beauty in the littlest things, things which adults often take for granted.
When in nature, toys become unnecessary for engaging and meaningful childs play, explains primary school teacher, Claire Boost.
On Tuesday the 25th of March 2025, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms did a beach cleanup at Alonnah. We drove to the car park on 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.
Four friends spent a blissful day in early Autumn Kayaking from Adventure to Cloudy Bay along Bruny Island's extraordinary Southern Coast. Here Stephen Karpeles talks through the Natural wonders of a memorable day in the wild.
The Panay Peninsula, a biodiversity haven in the Western Visayas, hosts the Northwest Panay Mountain Range and rare species like Walden’s hornbill. Declared a natural park in 2002, it thrives through PhilinCon’s community-led conservation efforts, including restoring the Sibaliw Research Station to sustain ecological research and preservation.
Guides, especially local guides, give a great deal of added value to people who are traveling the planet and who love nature, says specialist guide on Bruny Island, Cat Davidson. Being out with someone who lives in a place and understands a place, does give you so many more layers to your experience.
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