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Bush Kindy | In-Person Nature Play Workshops (Public)

Nature Play Workshops for Parents, Educators & Community Members

Our in-person workshops are open to anyone passionate about nature play. Whether you're a parent, educator, carer, or community leader, these practical sessions offer inspiration, guidance, and hands-on tools to support child-led outdoor learning in your own community.

Scheduled Sessions

Join a public session near you and connect with others on the same learning journey. Choose a date and topic that fits your needs — no experience required.

Connected Learning

Our workshops blend nature-based theory with hands-on, outdoor experience to strengthen confidence, creativity, and connection in your practice.

Theory to Practice

Each workshop bridges ideas with real-world application. You’ll walk away with skills and strategies to support bush kindy and bush kinder programs, or simply bring nature play to life in your local space.

Community Pricing

Contact us to discuss our pricing options for Bush Kindy Community Partners, parent-led initiatives, not-for-profit organisations and Indigenous programs. Learn more..

Upcoming Public Workshops (Paid/Ticketed)

We’re currently finalising dates and locations for our upcoming paid/ticketed public workshops. These sessions will be open to parents, educators, and community members, offering hands-on learning and practical guidance in nature play. While there are no ticketed events live at the moment, you can register your interest to be the first to hear when bookings open by completing the form via the button below.

Register Interest

Introduction to Bush Kindy

Begin your nature play journey with this snapshot starter.

Register Now - $75
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Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $75

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

History & Context of Bush Kindy

Site choice

Safety & Risk Benefit Assessment

Barriers & Challenges

Philosophy, Operations & Responsibilities

Routines & Transitions

Program Planning & Resources

Includes

Includes

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Incorporating Nature Play

Equips participants with the strategies to transform every day spaces into nature-rich environments

Register Now - $65
Key Details

Key Details

Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $65

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

Creative strategies to transform everyday spaces into nature rich environments

Embedding nature play elements into already existing play spaces

Inventive ways to use existing resources as tools for enhancing nature play

Examples of nature play learning environments you can recreate at your service

Embedding Indigenous perspective through nature play

Includes

Includes

Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Creative Ways to Engage Children Outdoors

Inspire dynamic and engaging outdoor learning experiences.

Register Now - $65
Key Details

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Duration: 1.5hrs

Cost: $65

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

Loose parts nature play

Messy nature play

Engaging group times

Transitions to outdoors

Program planning and resources

Includes

Includes

Hands-on learning experiences with resource examples

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Overcoming Fears & Limitations

Help educators embrace confident risk-taking in play.

Register Now - $50
Key Details

Key Details

Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $50

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

Exploring barriers to taking the next steps in your nature play or bush kindy journey

Finding strength-based practices in amongst your team

Working through risk adversities

Planning for success! Grow your passion and enthusiasm for nature based learning

Includes

Includes

Assisting educators to embrace confident risk-taking in play

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Snake Safety

Prepare a safe and educational snake safety plan for adults and children.

Register Now - $50
Key Details

Key Details

Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $50

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

Snake safe strategies and seasonal prevention

Snake specific risk/dynamic/benefit assessments

What to pack in your snake bite kits

Emergency procedures and communications

Includes

Includes

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Tree Climbing

Gain safe and practical ways to include tree climbing in your Bush Kindy program.

Register Now - $50
Key Details

Key Details

Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $50

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

Choosing your site/trees to climb

Teaching strategies with children

Safety policies and procedures

Benefits of tree climbing

Includes

Includes

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Loose Parts Play

Start your loose parts play in nature journey with a hands-on workshop.

Register Now - $50
Key Details

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Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $50

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

How nature provides loose parts

Benefits of loose parts play in nature

How to extend on natures loose parts with found objects

Philosophy of loose parts play

Includes

Includes

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Safe Fire Practices

First-hand experience a safe fire program that you can implement at your service.

Register Now - $50
Key Details

Key Details

Duration: 2hrs

Cost: $50

Max 30 participants

Kindy Uplift funding compatible

Topics

Topics

How to prepare and implement a safe fire setting

Risk/dynamic/benefits assessment

What to pack in your fire kit

Easy recipes

Includes

Includes

Digital resource bundle

Digital Certificate of attendance

Dedicated Q&A

Funded Community Workshops (Free/Partnered)

Free sessions made possible through community partnerships.


Some of our workshops are fully funded through partnerships with councils, community organisations, and local businesses — making them completely free for participants.


These workshops are designed to increase access to quality nature play training for families, educators, and community leaders who might not otherwise have the opportunity. They're often held in local parks, community centres, or shared green spaces — and always include hands-on learning, connection, and a warm welcome.

Family Explorers (Loganholme, QLD)

A free 10-week (non-consecutive) nature play leadership series for parents & carers. Children welcome to attend.

Spaces are limited! 

Enroll via: learning@bushkindy.com.au

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Mondays 9:30am - 11:30am | April-July 2025

Cost: Free

Facilitated by: Areta, Farrance, Aunty Faith Green, Aunty Sally Terare & Play Matters Australia

Booking: Free to attend, but registration essential

Eligibility:
​• Commitment to all 10 x 2hr sessions
​• Previous experience facilitating groups (or a keen desire to learn)
​• A passion for nature play in the local community

Funded by KENG Helping Hand Grant and Bendigo Bank

What You'll Learn

Topics

Develop your own play philosophy and vision

Understand site selection and safety planning

Build environmental awareness with children

Embrace seasonal shifts, weather, and bush-safe clothing

Explore nature play ideas for ages 0–8

Discover outdoor games and resilience-building techniques

Connect with Elders, artists, and nature play professionals

Access insurance and support through Play Matters affiliation

Includes

Includes

Handmade materials

Printed resources

Certificate of attendance

Principals of Nature-Based Learning

This single session workshop explores the core philosophies of Bush Kindy and how they can be meaningfully adapted to diverse early childhood settings.

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Completed
Key Details

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Wednesday 26th March, 4-6pm

Cost: Free

Facilitated by: Areta, Farrance

Booking: Free to attend, but registration essential.

Eligibility:
​• Open to early years educators who live or work in the Ipswich City Council Local Government Area

Funded by Ipswich City Council

What You'll Learn

Topics

The principals of Bush Kindy learning

How to incorporate nature pedagogy into existing programs

Supporting child-led learning through the environment

Understanding and managing risky play

Creating responsive, inclusive outdoor learning spaces

Upfront Pricing

All Costs Include GST

Community Based

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Book a workshop that suits your interests — no prior experience needed.


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