| Type | Price |
|---|---|
For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$295.00 -$200.00 $95.00 |
Description
Immerse yourself in a full day of professional learning with Educated by Nature, designed to inspire and equip educators to embrace outdoor learning on school campuses or in nearby natural spaces. This workshop highlights the benefits of teaching outdoors, supported by research and inspiring stories of outdoor classrooms in action. Learn how to transform everyday lessons by incorporating the natural environment, from simple, single-session activities to more extensive programs that utilise school grounds or under-utilised local bushland. Gain practical advice on identifying suitable sites, liaising with local councils, assessing risks, and resourcing outdoor spaces to build a culture of learning and curiosity in nature.
Through hands-on activities, discussions, and reflection, educators will experience nature connection routines firsthand, such as sharing gratitude, ecology and observation games, wondering and wandering with intention, mindfulness Sit Spots, and nature journaling. Discover how these practices deepen student engagement, motivate learning, and foster a sense of connection within nature. The workshop also explores integrating curriculum areas into outdoor learning and extending outdoor experiences back into the classroom. Whether starting with your school grounds or venturing into local natural spaces, this workshop will help you start your journey to design flexible, engaging programs that align with student energy and curiosity while enhancing well-being for all involved.
***Subsidy provided from Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA)
Outcomes
- Opportunities for participants to engage with a range of experience to support the delivery of outdoor programs.
- Up skill participants to plan for, implement and assess learning in the outdoor environment.
- Increase understanding of practices to access outdoor learning spaces including risk assessment.
- Model pedagogy and strategies that support outdoor learning programs.
- Support for linking outdoor learning programs to curriculum areas.
Presenters
Educated By Nature
Educated by Nature is a small team of passionate Nature Educators: they are teachers and Nature Connection Mentors and playworkers who assist children, parents and teachers develop connections and learn within nature.
The team is led by Daniel Burton and Trudi Bennett, qualified teachers specialising in outdoor classrooms. Their knowledge has formed over many years through additional professional development, study tours and participation and presentation at various conferences within Australia and internationally. Emphasis is placed on engagement with current research, networks and mentoring relationships.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Outdoor Learning and Nature Connection: A Whole Day Learning Experience with Educated by Nature (Invitation Only)
Date / Time
11 Aug 2025 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre
AddressLeach Highway
Australia