This full-day workshop explores Nature Pedagogy – the why, the theory, the benefits, and the practical approaches to outdoor learning in early childhood and OOSH settings. Educators will experience hands-on nature play activities, see real examples from services across Queensland and beyond, and gain practical strategies for embedding nature play within the fence of their own environments.

This workshop is designed for educators working with children aged 0–12 years, with all content mapped to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and My Time, Our Place (MTOP). Participants will leave with both the theoretical grounding and practical ideas needed to confidently integrate nature play and outdoor learning into their existing programs and service routines.

Content: Early Childhood 1-day Workshop – Learning in and with Nature

Nature Pedagogy – Understanding the philosophy and theory (with practical activities) so educators can confidently grasp the foundations.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning and Nature Play – Exploring the “why” behind nature play and how to clearly communicate these benefits to families, as well as through learning stories and documentation.
Child-Led Play and Inquiry-Based Learning – Identifying what this looks like in practice and how it can be authentically supported through nature play.
Loose Parts Play – Understanding how child-led learning connects with Loose Parts Play, including nature’s loose parts.
Risky Play – Exploring how risky play is a normal and essential part of childhood and how it is supported within the EYLF and NQS. Includes analysing a Risk–Benefit Assessment.
Real Examples From Services – Showcasing photos and videos of how other early childhood services are implementing nature play every day.
Implementing Nature Pedagogy Within the Fence – Exploring techniques for bringing the principles and practices of Nature Pedagogy into your own service play spaces.
Linking Nature Play to the EYLF – Understanding how learning through nature play aligns with the EYLF and how this can be communicated clearly in curriculum documentation.
Community and Culture – Exploring how nature play builds connections with community and culture.

Your Facilitators

This workshop is delivered by experienced, qualified Nature Play and Bush Kindy trainers who actively work in the field. Our facilitators bring lived experience, practical wisdom, and real examples from the services we partner with across Queensland and Australia.

What’s Included

Printed workbook and access to digital resource hub
Hands-on activities and practical learning
Tea and coffee (please bring your own lunch)
A full day of inspiration, confidence-building and nature-based ideas

BOOKING: Tickets are limited to one at a time to ensure that PARTICIPANTS complete the registration, as there is personal questions relating to medical and professional knowledge.

PAYMENT: At the end, please click - Pay by Credit Card OR Pay by Invoice - and the invoice will be sent to the Centre.

MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT: If you are booking 3 or more participants from the same single service please use the code BUY3 in the promo code box for a 15% discount (see above - each person must register individually).

Due to high demand of this course, the Cancellation Policy applies with fees for late notice. Please read the full policy below.

Please ensure you read all the information thoroughly and if you have any further queries, please contact us.

Contact the host of Learning In and With Nature: Coffs Harbour - Gumbaynggirr Country