by Celia Hogan | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
The rain had been falling steadily all night, and by morning the ground was thick with mud and the trees dripping with quiet. I looked outside and felt that familiar tug—maybe today we just stay in? But then my youngest appeared at the door, gumboots already on the...
by Celia Hogan | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having the right clothing is essential for having an enjoyable time playing outdoors in the winter. When we are warm, we are happy and able to stay outdoors for longer and make the most of what mother nature has to offer. There are so many benefits for getting...
by Celia Hogan | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rain, rain go away, come again another day! Do you remember singing that as a child? Maybe I am showing my age, but I use to love singing that while playing in the rain. Yet so often I hear people say ‘it’s too wet to go outside’. There’s this great saying; ‘I have...
by Celia Hogan | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
I often hear the words ‘yes, but…’ when running workshops for educators about setting up regular nature excursions or a nature programme in their school. While I can definitely see the challenges and I get to hear first-hand from many teachers around...
by Celia Hogan | Sep 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
New Zealand has a very unique natural environment. We are also a country that has some deep values linked to our outdoor environment. Even though over the last couple of decades that has changed somewhat – It is still deep within our psyche. What surprises me is that...
