Nature Play Consultation Workshop - August 2024

For more than a decade, Centennial Parklands has been a leader in nature play, also known as nature pedagogy. Nature pedagogy is holistic experiential learning in nature, which offers children self-directed learning experiences, building foundational skills. A key component is the outdoor environment and opportunities which allow children to take risks, solve problems and collaborate.

Greater Sydney Parklands seeks to grow nature discovery in Centennial Parklands. To inform our planning we are conducting fun and interactive combined workshop with parents/carers and their children (aged 5 to 12 years) on Wednesday 14 August 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Afternoon tea will be provided. As a thank you, participants will receive a $50 voucher towards Centennial Parklands’ nature play programs, including Bush School and school holiday events. 

The workshops will be held in both the outside and indoor classrooms (near the WILD PLAY garden) as we explore what does and doesn’t work well in our existing facilities.

Important information:

• The information shared in the workshop is confidential to participants.
• Facilitated by Natalia Krysiak of Cities for Play and Dr Amanda Lloyd from Greater Sydney Parklands.
• Children need to be supervised at all times.
• Siblings are welcome.
• Participants are encouraged to handle natural materials including leaves, dirt and clay - and may get a little dirty.
• Wear gumboots or closed-toe shoes and bring a warm jacket/raincoat.
• In the event of rain, the workshops will be held in the indoor classroom and adjacent undercover shelter area.
• Advise any dietary or access needs at the time of registration.
• Photography will occur for promotional use by Centennial Parklands and Greater Sydney Parklands. Participants will be asked to complete the photography consent form with the option to ‘opt out’ of photography.

For more information call 9895 7535 or 0474 056 017.