The Habitat of Childhood – a snapshot of why spending time in, and with, nature is a fundamental component of childhood

Childhood has changed. The notion of kids roaming around neighbourhoods unaccompanied by an adult is not a current practice of the childhood landscape - but this type of ‘free play’ is often incorrectly associated with what nature play is. Childhood can thrive in the absence of roaming ‘free’. This session will unpack what a nature-rich childhood looks like today, its benefits, and how it can be incorporated into everyday teaching and learning. 

Jason is the General Manager at Nature Play SA with a background in ecology, conservation and community development. He is a father of two young children, and the author of Nature Play SA’s first book Where Birds Sing and Wildflower’s Dance. 

Monday 21st March 2022

4:00pm-5:00pm MEL, SYD, CBR, HBA (AEDT)

*Attendees from times zones other than AEDT will need to join the session per their respective time zone as follows:

3:00pm-4:00pm BNE (AEST)

3:30pm-4:30pm ADL (ACDT)

2:30pm-3:30pm DRW (ACST)

1:00pm-2:00pm PER (AWST)

Register for The Habitat of Childhood here