LEARNING IN & WITH NATURE WORKSHOP
This workshop explores Nature Pedagogy – the “why”, the approach to outdoor learning, the theorists, the benefits to children and it showcases what outdoor learning looks like in services – showing examples and also engaging in hands on nature play activities. It focuses on how you can implement nature pedagogy within the fence of an early learning centre or OSHC.
Workshop Details
Available Dates
Brisbane - 27 Feb 2026
Ballina - 2 April 2026
Gympie - 10 April 2026
Brisbane - 3 June 2026
Gold Coast - 22 June 2026
Rockhampton - 14 August 2026
Townsville - 31 August 2026
Gladstone - 3 September 2026
Coffs Harbour - 23 September 2026
Bundaberg - 7 October 2026
Lismore - 15 October 2026
Hervey Bay - 30 October 2026
Cairns - TBC
Cost $295
Pay by Invoice or Credit Card NOTE: This is a per person price. Contact us to discuss your group inservice and customised booking requirements.
Who is this workshop suitable for?
It is suitable for educators caring for children aged 0-12 with all workshop content mapped to the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place. This workshop will provide educators with the theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas, to embed nature play and outdoor learning into your existing curriculum and play within the boundaries of your service setting. It includes resources to support progression and whole service implementation.
The day will cover:
- Nature pedagogy – understanding the philosophy and theory (with practical activities) so educators understand the theory and foundations.
Benefits of outdoor learning and nature play – understanding the why so we can communicate this to families and in our learning stories and documentation
Child led play and inquiry based learning – what this looks like in practice and how this can be authentically done through nature play
How child led learning links to Loose Parts Play including natures loose parts
Risky Play and how this is a normal part of childhood and is supported within the EYLF and NQS. Analyse a Risk Benefit Assessment.
Showcase of photos and videos how other EC services are doing it everyday
Explore techniques to implement the principles and practices of Nature Pedagogy in the context of your service play spaces within the fence.
Nature play links to EYLF – talking about the learning and how this can be communicated in our curriculum documents
Explore how nature play connects with community and culture.
What to expect:
The course is delivered by experienced, qualified trainers with extensive knowledge and expertise in Nature play and Bush Kindy programs across Queensland and beyond. Our facilitators still work in the field and share hands on experience as well as services that we partner with.
Refreshments are provided and participants are to bring their own lunch.
Printed course materials and resources are provided.
BOOKING: Tickets are limited to one at a time to ensure that PARTICIPANTS complete the registration, as there is personal questions relating to medical and professional knowledge.
PAYMENT: At the end, please click – Pay by Credit Card OR Pay by Invoice – and the invoice will be sent to the Centre.
MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT: If you are booking 3 or more participants from the same single service please use the code BUY3 in the promo code box for a 15% discount (see above – each person must register individually)
Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Location: Townsville - Thul Garrie Waja & Gurrumbilbarra Country
Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Location: Townsville - Thul Garrie Waja & Gurrumbilbarra Country
