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February 2018
Rewilding at the SLF Big Weekend
The Sustainable Living Festival Big Weekend now has a Rewilding, Traditional Skills and Nature Connection space! Come on down and check out some of the offerings: We will have demonstrations workshops and talks going on all throughout the weekend. - Learn how to start fire by friction - Check out our mini-shelter - Learn about the art of traditional tanning - Get some natural mud makeup on - Learn about traditional stone tools and fibres - Urban Rewilding -…
Find out more »March 2018
Rewild Fridays
An Urban Dive into Deep Nature Connection Practices The old ways are new again for the many now seeking to (re)learn the skills, practices and mindsets of our ancestors – everything from our food to footwear. It’s a movement that’s become known as ‘rewilding’; a return to a wilder or more natural, instinctive way of being. In contrast to the ‘back to the land’ movement of the 70’s, rewilding is as much urban as it is rural – wildness rather…
Find out more »April 2018
Nature Connection in the Parklands
It's Nature Play Week! You are invited to explore Darebin Parklands to deepen your nature connection and natural curiosity with us these school holidays. Join nature connection mentors, Claire Dunn and Steph Brophy to explore, wander along the creek, climb the bluestone, taste some bush foods, listen for the language of birds, practice the art of camouflage and sneaking skills to get a closer look at animals, follow tracks, to discover more about the plants, birds and creatures that share the…
Find out more »Creating Connection to Place- Nature Art
Join artist, teacher and nature connection mentor Claire Mosley for an exploration of ephemeral art in nature these holidays. Come explore the Darebin Parklands through the creative eyes this Nature Play Week. See the bush differently, create some artwork, explore patterns in nature, learn some new games, meet some new friends and have a lot of fun out in our urban bush. This drop and leave program is for 6-12 year olds. Kids need to bring a backpack with water,…
Find out more »Wild By Nature Village Camp Autumn 2018
Are you ready to rediscover your inner wild? Do you want to immerse your family in the wonder and wisdom of nature while learning earth based skills? Do you want your kids to develop a deeper appreciation for living close to nature? Join us this as we gather together to weave our very own village. Bring along your friends, kids, parents and grandparents to co-create a magical experience of connection, fun, traditional living skills and slowing down in a…
Find out more »July 2018
Currawong Kids- Term 3 2018
Are you a wild one? Join our Home ed nature club and come and share your natural curiosity with us next term. Weekly nature connection workshops for home educators: Thursdays 19th July- 20th September (10 weeks). Wander through the trees, learn new games, practice your sneaking skills to get a closer look at animals, learn how to create and use fire, listen for the language of the birds, follow tracks, learn where to find food, paint with ochre and discover…
Find out more »September 2018
Wild By Nature Village Camp- Spring
Are you ready to rediscover your inner wild? Do you want to immerse your family in the wonder and wisdom of nature while learning earth based skills? Do you want your kids to develop a deeper appreciation for living close to nature? Join us this as we gather together to weave our very own village. Bring along your friends, kids, parents and grandparents to co-create a magical experience of connection, fun, traditional living skills and slowing down in a beautiful…
Find out more »October 2018
Holiday Program- Spring Wild Things
You are invited to explore Darebin Parklands to deepen your nature connection and natural curiosity with us these school holidays. Join nature connection mentors, Melissa Turnbull, Claire Dunn and Steph Brophy. Together we will explore, wander along the creek, climb the bluestone, taste some bush foods, listen for the language of birds, practice the art of camouflage, sneak to get a closer look at animals, follow tracks, to discover more about the plants, birds and creatures that share the city with…
Find out more »Currawong Kids – Home School Nature Club – Term 4
Are you a wild one? Join our nature club for home school and unschooled kids. Come share your natural curiosity with us next term. Weekly nature connection workshops for home educators: Thursdays 11th October - 6th December (9 weeks). Wander through the trees, learn new games, practice your sneaking skills to get a closer look at animals, learn how to create and use fire, listen for the language of the birds, follow tracks, learn where to find food, paint with…
Find out more »December 2018
Summer Solstice Picnic Celebration
Summer Solstice is coming! And it is time to get this beautiful Firekeepers Community together to celebrate! Whether you have been a Currawong Kid for 2 years, or come on a camp or been to a holiday program of ours or simply like what we do, we'd like to invite folks to come together for a day of celebration, connection and community. There will be lots of time for our favourite games, storytelling, and maybe even some crafts and skill shares.…
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