Bush Kindy is a powerful way to reimagine education — one that centres curiosity, connection, and child-led discovery.
This free workshop, Principles of Nature-Based Learning, is part of our ongoing commitment to making high-quality professional learning accessible through strong community partnerships. Funded by Ipswich City Council, this session is designed to support local educators by providing meaningful, practical training in nature pedagogy — right in their own region.
At Bush Kindy Learning, we believe that when councils and education providers work together, they can create inclusive learning environments that benefit whole communities. Our programs activate public spaces for learning, support local capacity-building, and foster long-term connection to nature — all while staying free for participants.
What Will You Learn?
Facilitated by Areta Farrance, Director of Bush Kindy Learning, this session explores the core philosophies of Bush Kindy and how they can be meaningfully adapted to diverse early childhood settings — from centres and classrooms to outdoor playgroups.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience and qualifications as a Forest School Leader and Early Childhood educator, Areta brings a wealth of insight and real-world knowledge to the session.
Key areas covered:
The principles 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
Workshop Details
