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“When I look back at my childhood,
most of my best memories involved
playing outdoors in nature, and
I suspect many adult Western
Australians would say the same
thing.
Unfortunately we are now seeing fewer and
fewer children sharing in that simple joy,
one that has been a birthright of children
throughout history.
A growing body of evidence is showing that
lack of unstructured play outdoors is having
a detrimental effect on modern children’s
development.
Turning that around can be as easy as
telling the kids to get outside and play and
not only will this help you and your family’s
health, it will improve your quality of life as
you get out and enjoy our beautiful State.
I urge you to get on board, and get
outdoors.”
Terry Waldron, Minister for Sport and Recreation
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“What if parents, grandparents
and kids around the country were
to band together to create Family
Nature Clubs?
What if this new form of social/
nature networking were to
spread as quickly as book clubs and
Neighbourhood Watches did in recent
decades?
We would be well on our way to cultural
change.”
Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods:
Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,
and Chairman of the Children and Nature Network
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Introduction
Families are discovering that having fun outdoors doesn’t require waiting for a special event or
program. Instead, they are taking the initiative and creating their own Family Nature Clubs. These
groups go by different names and take slightly different forms, but they all offer accessible, easy,
low (or no) cost fun, family-orientated activities outdoors.
Why get families outdoors?
Quite simply, nature is good for us. Evidence
shows that it is important, healthy and fun
for children to have frequent and varied
opportunities for play outdoors – and
especially outdoors with natural vegetation –
as a part of their everyday lives.
When they do, they are happier, healthier
and smarter. They are more self-disciplined
and focused. They are more self-confident,
creative and cooperative. They are better
problem solvers, more optimistic and more
physically fit. Family ties are strengthened, a
sense of community is nourished and a sense
of place is cultivated.
The natural environment provides not just
a restorative and relaxing setting but gives
children, in particular, a boundless reservoir
to explore, discover and imagine and to
stimulate all their senses. Children appreciate
unmanicured places and the adventure
and mystery of hiding places, which are
found in abundance in natural areas, and
playing in a natural environment results in a
greater awareness of the world around them.
Exposure to nature may also reduce the
symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and improve children’s
cognitive abilities and resistance to potentially
harmful stressors and depression (Louv 2005).
Nature is good for children and
their friends and family too!
Family Nature Clubs are a great way to get
started, get involved and get the benefits
of time in nature. Nature is all around us. It
abounds in rural settings and bushland, but it’s
even available where we may least expect to
find it – from backyards, city neighbourhoods
and rooftop gardens, to suburban parks and
walking trails.
The good news is that there are lots of ways to
connect with nature – and to create lifestyles
in which frequent experience in the natural
world is a fundamental part of children’s
lives. The Family Nature Clubs Tool Kit has
been developed by Nature Play WA, the
Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR)
and the Department of Environment and
Conservation (DEC) using the best available
research, common sense and parents’ direct
experiences. We hope it inspires you to get
your own family and friends outdoors for many
happy, healthy adventures together.
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Purpose of this tool kit
The purpose of this Family Nature Clubs Tool Kit is to provide inspiration, information, tips and
resources for those who are – or who might be – interested in creating a Family Nature Club. In
creating the tool kit, we’ve drawn on what many other families have done and learned. We also
encourage you to develop and use your own ideas.
What is a Family Nature
Club?
A Family Nature Club is a group of people with
an interest in connecting children with nature.
Each Family Nature Club is unique.
Some meet weekly at the same local park –
playing, building friendships and singing with
pre-schoolers and their parents. Some take
homeschooling families on lengthy walks for
focused nature study. Some take the form of
boisterous bush walks that combine kid-driven
play with spontaneous nature observation.
Whatever their form, all share these basic
goals: Get outside in nature on a frequent
basis; gather families to share outdoor
adventures; and experience the benefits of
time spent together outside.
A few key benefits:
• Recent scientific evidence
indicates direct exposure to
nature is essential for physical
and emotional health as well as
normal child development.
• Family Nature Clubs for
families can be created in any
neighbourhood, whether inner
city, suburban or rural.
• The Family Nature Clubs
approach can break down
key barriers, including fear of
strangers, since there is safety in
numbers.
• Motivation factor – it’s much more
likely you and your family are
going to show up at a park on
Saturday morning if you know that
there’s another family waiting for
you.
• Shared knowledge – many
parents want to give their kids the
gift of nature, but they don’t feel
they know enough about nature
to do so.
• And, importantly, there is no need
to wait for funding. Families can
do this themselves and do it now.
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About Nature Play WA
Nature Play WA is devoted to helping Western Australian children and their families connect with
nature and help build stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.
It is the result of a growing awareness of the
importance of nature in the lives of children
and parents.
For instance, the Children and Nature Network
(C&NN) started in the United States as a
result of the work of journalist and author
Richard Louv. Louv has achieved international
recognition for his work in raising awareness
of the beneficial effects of children spending
more time outdoors.
In fact, he coined the term ‘Nature-Deficit
Disorder’ to describe the behavioural problems
of children who do not get an opportunity to
take part in outdoor activities.
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He argues that part of the problem is the
rise in popularity of computer games and
television. But he also points out that because
of things such as ‘stranger danger’ and
sensationalist media reporting, many parents
might be scared to let their children take
part in traditional outdoor activities such as
bushwalking, camping and excursions.
Louv is the Chair and co-founder of the Child
and Nature Network, which provides ideas,
advice and research on re-connecting children
with nature. You can find out more about his
work and ideas on his blog.
How to start
If you’re reading this document, you may have already given some serious thought to starting you
own Family Nature Club. Are you willing to give it a try?
According to our experts, being organised, enthusiastic
and committed to sharing nature with families will take
your very far in being a successful group leader.
Don’t worry if you’re not an expert naturalist: Many
leaders say they think their own lack of expertise makes
other parents more comfortable taking part in their
outdoor excursions. On the other hand, you don’t have
to do it alone. One approach to starting your own group
is to partner with another family member or friend.
Consider enlisting grandparents – they are often a fount
of knowledge about nature and they often have the
time and resources that parents sometimes find in short
supply.
Once you’re ready, start with nearby nature – places
and spaces that are in your neighbourhood or
community. You’ll be surprised at how interesting
your local parks can be – whether you’re exploring an
urban centre, a suburb or a rural region. Plan a variety
of fun outdoor activities and invite others to join you.
You might simply take your group on a series of walks
through familiar parks or reserves – there may be some
families who have never visited them before.
Don’t be afraid to make repeated trips to the same
location; your group can then observe the changes
that occur over many days and seasons and will gain
confidence and knowledge in a particular area. Move
slowly to allow the young people to romp around and
make their own discoveries. You’ll probably find that
they will learn and appreciate their environment in ways
you never anticipated.
If you’re feeling more ambitious, consider longer walks,
nature photography expeditions, fishing trips, BBQ’s,
camping trips and nature restoration projects. Learn
to track animals, explore local fossil beds, go bird
watching or start a neighbourhood garden. See the rest
of this tool kit for more details. It is fun!
Just pick up
the phone
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Quick start guide
1. Create a plan
4. Make it easy
When, where, what, how often and how long?
Enlist some help – it might be the grandparents,
a neighbour, or the parents of your children’s
school friends. Over a morning tea, you can
decide how often you might want to meet
and what sort of activities you might want to
undertake. If you put a few ideas down in writing,
it’ll be easier to plan things and keep people
informed. If you circle a couple of dates on the
calendar, you’re well on your way.
Informed and prepared parents are happy
parents. You’ll make it easy to say ‘Yes’ when you
minimise prep-time and maximise fun by giving
parents a checklist for hassle-free outings.
Link to “schedule and calendar decisions”
(further on in document and give page number
once document finalised)
2. Check it out
It’s a good idea to check out each location before
you invite people to come along. That way, you
can work out if there are any tricky areas for very
young or old people, and the availability of things
such as toilets and picnic spots. Also you can
decide where everyone should meet and what to
do once there. Check out if you need permission
for a large gathering.
Link to “destination check list”, “event day
checklist” and “links and resources” (further on in
document and give page number once document
finalised)
3. Invite as many
people
as you like
Invite a couple of friends to join you for a family
bushwalk. You could also involve neighbourhood
families, classmates, local playgroups and
community groups like the scouts and guides.
Link to “invitations, flyers and notices” (further
on in document and give page number once
document finalised)
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Link to “checklist for participants” (further on in
document and give page number once document
finalised)
5. Ready, set, go!
When you arrange to meet neighbours and other
groups, don’t forget to start your adventure 10 or 15
minutes after the advertised start time to allow time
for latecomers. Record the number of participants
at each event and collect contact information for
new participants.
6. Spread the word…
You can let the world know about your adventures
if you start a blog (which can also be used to
advertise your next excursion).
Link to “links and resources” (further on in
document and give page number once document
finalised)
Tips for healthy kids!
Other than the usual recommendations for increasing activity – i.e. be active to and from school,
reduce the time spent watching TV – what else can you do to encourage a more active lifestyle for
your family?
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Heighten the child’s interest in outdoor activity by
visiting Western Australia’s national and regional
parks, and organise and participate in fun activities,
e.g. camping, bushwalking.
•
Take small children on short, easier walks close to
urban areas at first, especially because children in
this age group often get bored long before they get
tired.
•
Encourage the child’s interest in nature through
books and websites then reinforce/follow up with
exploratory forays so they can discover their
favourite animals and plants, and practice the
human aptitude to classify. Reading also stimulates
the ecology of the imagination.
•
People are unlikely to value what they cannot
name, so it is important to encourage children to
learn the names of local flora and fauna. Giving
a name to something is a way of knowing and
valuing it.
•
Plan family activities by scheduling a regular
family walk. This is a great way to pass on healthy
habits to children and to spend time together
to create social bonds. Parental involvement
and participation is a crucial factor in the extent
of children’s participation in outdoor activities.
Although parents should be a role model and
provide support and encouragement for their
children to be physically active, it is also important
for children to be given the room to invent and play
their own games.
•
Look for self-guided walks that have been set up in
many parks. This allows the child to go somewhere
in nature and experience their connection with
other animals and plants. During a self-guided walk,
younger children often enjoy looking for the next
marker whereas older children can learn about the
plants and animals in the park and take photos and/
or record their experiences in other ways.
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Ensure the route and length are suitable for the age
of the children. A maximum of approximately 1km
per birthday is a good rule of thumb. Take young
babies or toddlers in prams but as they get older
encourage them to walk at least part of the way.
Many DEC parks have universal access so that
prams can be easily accommodated.
•
Green space and outside areas are also important
to children as opportunities for social interaction
and developing a ‘sense of place’ and identity.
Children can plant, value and care for natural areas
in your neighbourhood, e.g. as volunteers to plant
trees, and can make social connections at the same
time.
•
Unlike TV, nature does not steal time but amplifies it
(Louv 2005).
•
Focus on nearby nature for educational and play
gains and to add to the sense of attachment to
place.
•
Try to encourage your child’s school to introduce
more outdoor lessons.
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Resources
There are a variety of excellent resources available to help inspire, inform and support Family
Nature Clubs for Families with ideas, activities, tips and tools. The link below gives you access to a
variety of resources, programs and products.
You can use the quick start checklists and templates on the following pages to help
you plan and organise your club. Visit the Nature Play WA website to download
examples of invitations, flyers, forms and others useful tools including an activity
finder and electronic newsletter.
natureplaywa.org.au
A collection of resources
natureplaywa.org.au/resources
Family Nature Clubs in Western Australia
natureplaywa.org.au/familynatureclubs
Green Guide to Bushwalking
Leave No Trace (other publications)
www.lnt.org.au
The 7 basic principles of Leave No Trace
(7 Principles)
www.lnt.org.au
You might also like to update your knowledge of WA’s Flora and Fauna – some
handy ‘bush book’ guides are available (Shop)
www.dec.wa.gov.au
Maps and books to help you in your learning journey and exploration can be found
at your local bookshop as well as from DEC (Shop)
www.dec.wa.gov.au
Unplug and Play: The Unplug + Play Parent Campaign targets parents in Western
Australia, to increase their awareness of the urgent need for children to spend more
time in active play and less time using TV, electronic games and the Internet for
entertainment. (Healthy Living > Healthy Kids > Parents’ Resources)
www.heartfoundation.org.au
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Schedule and calendar
Once inspired, set a schedule that works for (and is fun for) you and your family. Are you interested
in one event or ongoing events each week, month or season? Plan each event and be aware
of other local efforts. Being organised can help you relax and enjoy this adventure. Have a time
frame in mind.
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Decide what length of time and wh
date works best for each outing.
Consider your local landscape and
seasonal weather conditions.
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Determine what time you have ava
Find out what other outdoor or nat
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events take place in your region.
How often: How long: Once a week on h month
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Once a year on Is your event a half-day bushwalk
or two hours of exploration at dus
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or…….?
to hours, from Gather a list of local nature clubs
and
other resources and find out wheth
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educators or other special guests
might be available to speak to you
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club while you are outside.
Create a list of possible locations.
dusk morning Varies by location
Consider places you’ve been and
places you’ve always wanted to
explore.
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Try to plan a full year of adventure
Date:
Location:
Activity:
Time:
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Activity checklist
Travel time to location
Convenient meeting location
Public transport options?
up?
Adequate parking for a large gro
Family-friendly facilities
Other activity (in case of inclement
weather)
of year to
Seasonal features (i.e. best time
visit? Observe seasonal changes?)
Educational opportunities
Entry fees?
d or puddles
Water feature: Lake, stream, pon
? (i.e. in parks etc)
Need permission for large groups
Food, water, rest facilities?
Weather: Appropriate clothing
Appropriate footwear
Safety issues for small children?
cast?
Have you checked the weather fore
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Invites, flyers and notices
Getting your children and your community of friends and neighbours out into nature is a small
but revolutionary step – one that can begin to reverse the current trend of disconnection from the
natural world. We hope you are inspired by the words of those who are already leading family
nature clubs and that this tool kit has given you the basic information you need to get organised.
Start with your existing
networks of friends, family,
neighbours and co-workers.
Start small or invite them all.
Post your flyer at the
supermarket, deli, library,
recreation centre, or outdoor
sports and camping supply
stores.
You might consider printing up
a half-page flyer and distribute
it to the families you know with
children. Place a short notice
in your local newspaper.
Reach out to special guests
like government officials,
school board members and
nature program leaders.
These guests might be willing
to speak to your group and
talk about what they are doing
to help connect children and
nature in your community.
Email friends/family with
children.
When you’re ready to expand,
go to parenting websites
and blogs in your region and
get on their calendars and
in their newsletters. You can
also contact a host of other
groups, like your local outdoor
recreation store, neighborhood
association or homeowners’
association, the local P&C,
scouts, guides, and church
groups.
To get the word out, you’ll
want to create a series of
invitations, announcements
and notices for each
outing. Include your contact
information so you can send
interested individuals an
invitation and a participant
check list.
Once you’ve established your
own Family Nature Club, we
invite you to join the growing
network of people who will
be adding their clubs to the
Nature Play WA website:
www.natureplaywa.org.au/
familynatureclubs
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Information sheet
This sheet is designed to help you spread the message about nature play. Whether you are inviting
friends to join your Family Nature Club, writing a flyer or talking about nature play at your local play
group or school, you can use this information to help – cut and paste, or use it in full.
Download the template at www.natureplaywa.org.au/resources
What is nature play?
Nature play is climbing a tree, building a cubby,
walking in the bush and looking for shells on a
beach. It’s splashing, digging, exploring, running,
making and imagining.
It’s all about the unstructured play that lets kids
imagine, create and be active. It’s the things
you used to do when you were a kid – the fun
outdoor stuff that kept your body moving and your
imagination firing.
But, sadly, it is something that is fast disappearing
from modern children’s lives.
Why is nature play important?
Nature play is important because it is good for kids
– it makes them healthier, happier and helps their
brains to grow. Plus, it helps make childhood fun.
However, modern kids are spending more time
indoors than any other generation in human history.
There are many reasons for this, including the rise of
digital entertainment, the growth in structured afterschool activities and parental concerns about their
children’s safety outside the home.
But an increasing body of evidence is showing
that escalating childhood obesity, attention deficit
disorder, and childhood depression correspond with
children’s decreasing access to nature play.
Nature play is a fundamental part of a healthy
childhood.
What is a Family Nature Club?
Family Nature Clubs are groups of families who get
together and let their kids be kids, outdoors. Family
nature clubs groups meet regularly to enjoy things
together that help reconnect their children to nature
and, in the process, allow them to experience the
physical, cognitive and creative benefits that play in
nature brings from right outside your back door.
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Activities can be anything from planting
a vegetable patch, to an afternoon in the
hills, a morning canoeing on the Swan River, or a
weekend camping together in a national park.
Why join a Family Nature Club?
Nature play is something your kids can do on their
own or with their friends and family, but there is
nothing like bringing families together to help spur
everyone into action. By joining a Family Nature
Club your family will benefit from the motivation of
others and the added enjoyment of experiencing
nature together with friends. Plus, you can share
equipment, information and experience.
What’s involved?
It’s simple, all you need to do is make a plan and
then pick up the phone and invite other families to
join you.
Then it’s just a case of setting out together and
watching your kids grow and discover what you
already know – that the best fun happens outdoors.
It’s fun, it’s cheap, it’s easy, it’s on your doorstep
and it will form the bedrock of the positive memories
your children have when they look back at their
childhoods.
How we can help?
The Nature Play WA website has suggestions
of places to go and things to do when you are
organising your Family Nature Club outing.
Also, by registering your Family Nature Club with us
we can keep you updated on nature play activities
and resources available to you. Plus, we can help
bring Family Nature Clubs together with families
looking for groups to join.
Safe, fun and hassle free
Safety first! At the same time, recognise that
appropriate risk-taking is good for children’s
healthy development. Be prepared!
Essentials:
Water
Layered clothes appropriate for
weather
Appropriate shoes
Backpack
Snacks or picnic lunch
Sunscreen
Hat
Rainjacket if there is the
possibility of rain
Safety:
Whistle
Band-Aids
A participant with CPR/first aid
training
First-aid kit
Extras:
Change of clothes
Pad and pencil
Magnifying glass
Bug box (though remember to
release any creatures once you
have observed them!)
Binoculars
Camera
Field guides (i.e. DEC Bush
Books)
Flashlight for night hikes
Bee stings, poisonous plants and allergies don’t have to
hold you back. Make sure to bring a first-aid kit and let
everyone know where it is. Remind participants that the
natural world is full of surprises and paying attention is
part of getting to know nature. Use the buddy system if
it helps and be prepared to adjust activities for different
age groups.
When you send out the invitations, make sure to
mention any special supplies that you want people
to bring beyond the basics of water, sunscreen, and
hats. If your group will be near a creek, a change of
clothes is a good idea. If you are hiking in the bush,
you may need to encourage tick checks. These bits
of information help parents to be prepared. Prepared
parents are happier parents.
The role of Nature Play WA is to help build the children
and nature movement, and to help parents and others
learn about ways they can connect children to nature.
Family Nature Clubs are an approach we wish to
encourage.
However, such groups act independently and we are
not responsible for the actions of specific groups or
individual members of such groups. At any time, when
children are outside on their own, or with families and
friends, everyone should take safety precautions and be
mindful of risks.
Bring pens and pencils for
sign-in sheet and any
necessary forms.
Bring any special equipment
needed for the activities (field
guides, hand lenses, etc).
Bring extra water and snacks ‘jus
t in
case’.
Bring a leader ’s first-aid kit.
Remind parents they are
responsible for the supervision and
safety of their own children.
Be a team. A couple of
people, working together,
can make the event run more
smoothly. Make it a family affair.
Have fun!
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Websites and blogs
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Utilising the web as a communication tool is great for Family Nature Clubs. There are a few ways
to connect to your members, potential members and other clubs.
natureplaywa.org.au
Firstly, register your family nature club on the Nature Play WA website. This allows you to list all of
your club’s details on a searchable database for others to find you. It also allows you to list your other
sites, including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Flicker.
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blogger.com or wordpress.com
Blogger and Wordpress are two of the most common blogging websites. You can setup
your blog for free. Make sure you add your club’s blog to the Nature Play WA website.
facebook.com
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Having a Facebook page allows Facebook users to join the group, post messages and connect with
other like-minded users. Users must have a facebook account to interact. Make sure you add your
club’s facebook page to the Nature Play WA website.
twitter.com
Twitter is a stream of short messages – a lot of short messages. Use your club’s Twitter account to
announce events and messages. You can link what you tweet to your other pages. Make sure you
add your club’s twitter page to the Nature Play WA website.
flickr.com
Flickr is a photo sharing site. You club can use this site to upload your club’s photos and share them
on the net. Flickr can be shared with other social media sites. Make sure you add your club’s Flickr
page to the Nature Play WA website.
youtube.com
Youtube is a video sharing site. You club can use this site to upload your club’s videos and share
them on the net. Youtube can be shared with other social media sites. Make sure you add your club’s
Youtube page to the Nature Play WA website.
rss feeds and links
Most sites have an RSS feed, which is essentially a news stream of the sites content.
These feeds can be added to other sites and links them all together. Check out the sites
options to see how you can link them together.
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“I believe one of the greatest challenges
of our time is the reconnection of children
back with nature. In Canada, we have
learned that children spend an average
of 7 hours a day on electronic media. On
top of that, a study in Britain finds that
mothers tend to keep children indoors (my
parents used to tell us kids to “go outside
and play”) because they worry about
cars and perverts. So Nature Play WA is
focused on a very important aspect of our
disconnect from the natural world.”
David Suzuki
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“Healthy lifestyles are all about balance.
Family Nature Clubs are a great way to enrich
the balance of our lifestyles with exercise and
the chance to connect with WA’s beautiful
outdoors, with our family and with friends.”
David Malone, Healthway Executive Director
“Imagine getting through childhood without
having climbed a tree, or spent a night
camping. Let’s not let our children be the first
generation to miss out on playing outdoors,
it’s too fun and it’s too important.”
Mike Wood, Bibbulmun Track Foundation Chairman
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“Reconnecting people to the environment
through nature play provides the opportunity
for all Western Australians to further develop
their understanding of how important
the environment is to our welfare. The
environment not only provides the air that we
breathe, the water that we drink and the land
that we grow our crops on, the environment
also provides the millions upon millions of
living plants and animals that inspire, excite,
amaze, stimulate and calm us.”
Greg Allen, Department of Environment and
Conservation Community Education Branch manager
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“As the peak body for playgroups across the
State, PlaygroupWA strongly supports the
importance of children spending more time in
active outdoors play. Active outdoors play is
vital in promoting healthy child development.”
David Zarb, Chief Executive Office PlaygroupWA
“Being physically active is great for our health
and wellbeing, and doing it together as a
family in nature is even better.”
Jo Davies,
Physical Activity Taskforce Project Manager
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“Interaction with nature as a young child was
critical in making me become the person
I am today. It has led me to pursue many
different and exciting adventures across the
globe, including most recently standing on the
summit of Mount Everest.”
Patrick Hollingworth
“Encouraging young people to garden is a
great way to help them establish a deep
respect for nature, health and life. It’s terrific
to see Nature Play WA champion this through
its Family Nature Club Tool Kit.”
Josh Byrne, Organic gardener and TV presenter
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“For eons, human beings spent most
of their formative years in nature. But
within the space of a few decades, the
way children understand and experience
nature has changed radically. Healing
the broken bond between our young and
nature is in everyone’s self-interest, not
only because aesthetics or justice demand
it, but also because our mental, physical
and spiritual health depend on it”
Richard Louv, author, Last Child in the Woods
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“You don’t have to wait for a ‘nature play’
prescription from your doctor. You can start
today with family and friends by opening
the door to go outside to explore the wealth
of natural adventures right in your own
backyard, neighbourhood and community”
Cheryl Charles, President and CEO, Children and
Nature Network
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Acknowledgments
The Nature Play WA Family Nature Clubs Tool Kit is a publication of the Department of Sport and
Recreation and Department of Environment and Conservation based on a kit produced by Children
& Nature Network (C&NN).
Acknowledgements to:
Children and Nature Network (C&NN)
Richard Louv, Author, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
Leave No Trace Australia
www.lnt.org.au
Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Department of Environment and Conservation
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