It’s natural for me, should I have a problem in my life, to look at animals and how they overcome…
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How to embed nature-based education in our schools
Usually my posts are about activities you can do at home with your own children, because this is the easiest…
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Healing After the Loss of a Beloved Animal friend
There’s no easy way to start this post but I need to let it out and who better will understand…
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Catching a Spider: Why you should bother and how to do it
So, you have a spider in your house. Do you: A. Freak out, run to the other side of the…
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How to Help Kids Save Wombats
If, during play time, your child expresses a desire to help an endangered species, remember that children can inspire great…
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10 wonderful benefits of bushwalking with kids
Bushwalking (or hiking) is for all ages, from little babies that can be carried, toddlers who can walk and children and teens that can run. Just this week,…
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Touching animals: How it Builds Nature Connection for Kids
On my 30th birthday my wonderful family gave me a gift, something that I’d wanted to do for a very…
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Wildlife Holiday: 12 Things to take for a Wildlife-rich Break
Who doesn’t want to go on a wildlife holiday? One that’s filled with nature and wildlife galore? Bring along your…
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Recycled wrapping paper – fun, free and environmentally friendly!
I just did an experiment. It took an average of 17 seconds for my daughter to unwrap some pretend presents…
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Why I let my four year old see a dead sea turtle
While on a four-wheel-drive trek down the beach, we noticed something in the sand. It was a dead sea turtle….
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Feeding Wildlife: Is it Okay to Feed Wild Animals?
The other day I received this comment on my duck food post, and it affected me greatly: ‘Except in the…
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Wildlife Career Information for Kids
Many parents ask me how they can help their child gain the necessary experience to pursue a career in the…
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