Green Mountain Nature Play

02/03/2026

CURIOSITY | I went walking... what did you see?

We noticed the high tide belonging to the magic pull of the full moon.

We noticed the change in shape of the sand dunes since we last played in this spot.

We noticed all the banksia cones on the ground and the branches down after a storm.

We noticed birds nests in trees.

We noticed animal tracks in the sand,

& we noticed the tiny little sandflies back on the overcast day!!

28/02/2026

23/02/2026

JUST YOUR AVERAGE WORK DAY | a Bush Tribe mentor diary entry

"It was a gentle start to the program and a hot one. Luckily we had the cool of the trees to shelter.

We practiced our noticing skills, it’s easy to blunder through the day without taking the time to be conscious of noticing. I’m hoping as our weeks progress our noticing also deepens. We took notes on the weather and listened to what the animals were telling us about the day. Cicadas trilling- Hot day.

A child shared her knowledge about when butterflies are out it’s the right temperature for snakes. This was new knowledge for me and I was very stoked that a few other of the children held this knowledge also. We saw a pair of Golden Whistlers - a new bird for me to learn.

We noticed at the end of the day how the cicadas were still at it but the birds had gone quiet. Some of us went for a walk and noticed the tide had come in and we saw 4 Eastern water dragons and used our frogs and reptiles reference book to distinguish between the Eastern Water Dragons and the Bearded Dragon."

Learn more about how your child can join in the fun via Humanitix link in bio.

21/02/2026

PLAYING AS FAMILIES | Bush Play is a gentle, nature-based playgroup for children aged 0–6 and their accompanying adult.

Tuesdays 10:00–12:00 near Shoalhaven Heads
Wednesdays 10:00–12:00 near Nowra

Sessions include songs, stories, bush craft, simple games, free play, and time for families to connect and share.

Designed as a soft entry into nature learning, Bush Play supports both children and adults to build confidence outdoors together.

More info via Humantix link in bio.

16/02/2026

NATURE PLAY | is a place where children belong to the land, to each other, and to themselves.

A place where muddy hands are celebrated and curiosity is honoured.

We walk slowly.
We notice deeply.
We learn through doing.

Tuesdays 9:30–2:00 near Shoalhaven Heads
Wednesdays 9:30–2:00 near Nowra
More info via Humanitix Link in bio.

15/02/2026

OBSERVATION | slowing down, listening, looking ahead, above, below, behind...

When children form relationships with place, they develop care for the world and their role within it. We encourage mark making, writing, sketching of what we see, hear and feel when playing in nature.

Taking our records home, they prompt storytelling, advocacy and information sharing with our families.

09/02/2026

NOT QUITE A HAIKU | we gave capturing what a day of Nature Play is like a go. Perhaps not award-winning poetry... but you've got to start somewhere. 🌼 🙂

Sticks become swords.
Leaves become soup.
Mud becomes masterpiece.

This is childhood.

Laughter echoing through trees.
Faces smudged with dirt.
Pockets full of treasures.

The good stuff.

08/02/2026

TERM HAS BEGUN | Bush Tribe is a mixed-age preschool and homeschool program for children who learn best through hands-on exploration and meaningful connection with place.

Tuesdays 9:30–2:00 near Shoalhaven Heads
Wednesdays 9:30–2:00 near Nowra

Our days blend environmental discovery, adult-led experiences, and child-directed inquiry. Children explore bushland, build skills, follow curiosities, and learn alongside peers of different ages.

Family-centred by design, Bush Tribe offers mixed-age groupings and a 10% sibling discount, supporting families to learn and grow together in community.

Green Mountain Nature Play uses Humanitix for their events. Discover events by Green Mountain Nature Play, learn more, or contact this host.

26/01/2026

BELONGING | research is showing that our young people are lonely like never before. Bringing them together in moments of unstructured but gently held experiences provides space for children to form their own connections, share experiences and collaborate on group projects.

It is a delight to watch mixed-aged friendships develop over a Nature Play session. We set up open-ended materials, quiet areas, boisterous games, and watch the children choose their own adventures.

Find out how your child can join in... link to Term 1 programs is in bio.

Green Mountain Nature Play uses Humanitix for their events. Discover events by Green Mountain Nature Play, learn more, or contact this host.

24/01/2026

LEARN BY DOING | embodied learning is the opportunity to touch, test, watch, fail, try again, experiment and succeed.

Each Nature Play session offers children the opportunity to use real tools, ropes, found objects and specialised bushcraft equipment to design, craft and engineer. This is science and technology in action!

Our homeschool programs follow a 5wk cycle, enabling children to work on a project over a sustained timeframe, make adjustments, test designs under different weather conditions and master skills.

Head to Humanitix for more information - link in bio.
@.berry.org.au