Nature School - Connecting with plant medicine through sensory

Next date: Thursday, 19 December 2024 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Suited for 5yrs - 12yrs. Cost $35 per session.

This session we will be deepening our relationship with the natural world by exploring aromatherapy practices and the observed seasonal changes and indicators in the environment. Students will have the opportunity to create a scented pouch to take home with our wonderful native leaves and flowers while learning to identify a selection of species and their medicinal properties.

The day will involve a longer (and tougher) bushwalk into the Wildflower Garden on tracks that won’t be suitable for prams. Along the way we will be foraging for native seeds to sort and identify, finishing with a nature journaling experience using watercolours. Students are invited to share a brief show and tell if inspired to do so, to share what is meaningful to them.

Science Outcomes

STe-1WS-S, GEe-1, ST1-10ES-S, GE1-1, ST2-4LW-S, ST2-2DP-T

Geography Outcomes

GE2-1, ST3-4LW-S, GE3-1, GE3-2

Visual Arts

VAS 2.4, VAS 3.4, VAS3.2, VAS3.2

Nature School provides an opportunity for home school families to add nature play, outdoor skills, sustainability and environmental awareness in their learning activities. The Nature School program is run by experienced environmental educators, with content linked to NSW Science and Technology and Geography syllabus as well as links to the cross curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge.

Activities range from storytelling, fauna encounters, exploring urban bushlands and child led independent play with a focus on developing self-confidence, problem solving skills and risk management in an outdoor environment.

This program is suitable for primary aged children. Children may be dropped off however a parent or carer is required to stay for the program for children aged five or under and for children with special needs. Younger siblings may attend however remain the responsibility of their parent or carer.