by Celia Hogan | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
A running race has nothing to do with nature play. Nature play isn’t just about playing in nature. It is about preparing us mentally to navigate the world before us. This is a story on mindset, resilience and courage. Come join me… At the start line I was already...
by Celia Hogan | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
When I ask people what their fondest play memories were from their childhood, often it’s some type of play in nature. Memories of hut building, mud pies, tree climbing and dams across the stream were some of my favourites and seem to be common themes for many I speak...
by Celia Hogan | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Nature Education: Where Do I Start? Starting to run nature based programmes (aka bush kindy, bush school, nature kindy, explorer sessions, forest school) can feel both exciting and daunting. There can be challenges that you didn’t anticipate, you might...
by Celia Hogan | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Is This Your Year To Embrace Nature Play? In today’s tech-focused world, it’s easy to take our natural surroundings for granted. Our tamariki grow up exploring virtual environments more than natural ones. And while the digital age has a lot to offer, these changes...
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...
