Pollinators are animals and insects that carry pollen from one plant to another to enable that plant to reproduce.  There are lots of different pollinators in the natural world. Crawling and flying insects, spiders, birds, small mammals, even the wind are among this group. Australia has some unique pollinators that are attracted to and feed on the native flowering plants…

Spending time in nature makes us feel happier and more connected, and by connecting and listening to nature, we can tune into the rhythms and notice the subtle changes. We can teach deep nature connection by simply being connected ourselves and taking the time to be fully present in nature. Take a slow walk or find a sit spot with…

This beautiful e-book has been created by Wild Wattle Folk and contains 30 nature craft activities for kids and for you to do with your family at home. Using natural materials to craft with has so many wonderful benefits. It’s sustainable and provides children (and adults) with a wonderful sensory experience. The textures, the smells and visual appearance, all enhance…

Use our printable koala and wombat face mask as a fun activity to do with your kids at home! The best bit is that you get to go outside and gather natural items such as leaves to make your mask collage. This mask is easy to make and it’s likely you’ll have most of the materials required at home already.…

Galahs are one of Australia’s favourite birds known for their pink and grey coloured feathers and can be seen feeding on seeds on the ground in most parts of Australia.  Galahs are noisy, squawking birds often flocking in large groups to feed. Galah’s pair and nest in tree hollows so they also rely on old forests for breeding and to…

Learning about our Australian wildlife is fascinating and important for the future protection of Australian animals so we’ve put together some interesting facts about our much loved koala.

Nature provides us with so many wonderful colours. The bright and bold colours of flowers and a sunset, to the soft blue of the sky or lush green of the grass. Autumn itself is just beaming with orange, brown, red and yellow coloured leaves as they drop off the trees. Our nature colour wheel inspires children to explore the outdoors…

  Are you ready to go on a nature hunt? There are so many wonderful things to discover! Do you have bugs in your backyard? I wonder they are? Look for tracks, scat and evidence of animals in your local area. Perfect for parents to share time with their child in nature, for children to do alone or for teachers…