Reaping the benefits – Veggie gardening with children
Thursday, 10 November 2016
by Natura Pacific
It always sounds like such an old fashioned idea – a veggie patch! And for anyone who’s not even into veggie gardening nor has the time, space or inclination, why do we keep hearing that we should get one – make one – buy one? If the benefits of veggie gardening are so fantastic so
- Published in Education, GroNative, Nature Play, Sustainable living
VIDEO: Soothing children’s behaviour with the wonders of nature
Thursday, 06 October 2016
by Natura Pacific
Our natural world is filled with so many wonders! But did you ever stop to think about how much of an impact being out in nature can have on how we feel or how it may influence a child’s behaviour? Children can be so very sensitive to all that is going on around them, and
- Published in Education, Nature Play, Videos
Connecting Community for Waterways – South East QLD
Friday, 30 September 2016
by Natura Pacific
During 2013 and 2014 team at Natura Pacific were proud to help facilitate and implement the Connecting Community for Waterways project. This project was undertaken as a service to the community which was focused on students and community collecting native seeds to provide as a resource to prison inmates participating in horticulture training, as part
- Published in Consulting, Education, GroNative, Resources
Pimpama River Catchment Study Guide – South East QLD
Friday, 30 September 2016
by Natura Pacific
Produced during 2013, the Pimpama River Catchment Study Guide rolls together information on catchment health, environmental processes, cultural significance, water quality, catchment health assessment and monitoring procedures in a ‘user-friendly’ format for teachers and students. It also provides lesson plans including a catchment tour for teachers and students and work booklets for students from years
Nerang River Catchment Study Guide – Gold Coast QLD
Friday, 30 September 2016
by Natura Pacific
Produced in 2011, the Nerang River Catchment Study Guide rolls together information on catchment health, environmental processes, cultural significance, water quality, catchment health assessment and monitoring procedures in a ‘user-friendly’ format for teachers and students. It also provides lesson plans including a catchment tour for teachers and students and work booklets for students from years 3
Coomera River Workshop, Drawing and Calendar Series – Gold Coast QLD
Friday, 30 September 2016
by Natura Pacific
In 2011 Natura Pacific coordinated this environmental education program to increase awareness and understanding of catchment health and the importance of our day-to-day activities in our environment. The program was also designed to inspire students about the significance of their local environment. The program sought students to draw pictures of what their perception of their
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catchment health, catchments, coomera river, environmental education, gold coast, Natura education
Gold Coast Waterwatch Program – City of Gold Coast QLD
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
by Natura Pacific
Natura Pacific successfully coordinated the Gold Coast Waterwatch program from 2009 to 2016, teaching thousands of students from early childhood through to senior high school about the importance of our waterways and catchments. Natura Education’s efforts included lifting participation rates from an average of 1,700 students per annum to 3,096 in the first year to
Social Media – Connection or Disconnection?
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
by Natura Pacific
The following article was written by Natura Education’s Early Childhood Coordinator, Tracey Mayhew, as a contribution to our partners at Nature Play Qld. Tracey’s refreshing perspectives and ponderings on educating and raising children in our modern world are always an interesting read and a great conversation starter. The word ‘connection’ can conjure up a whole
- Published in Community
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connection, facebook, iphone, kids and technology, kids in nature, learning, Natura education, playbourhood, social media, WiFi
VIDEO: Our green wall is growing!
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
by Natura Pacific
Just a quick video to share with you the progress of our beautiful new green wall or vertical garden here at Natura Pacific. Everyone that has been in to our office to see this has been overwhelmed by what a stunning addition it is to the space. If you would like to learn more about
- Published in Sustainable living, Videos
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green wall, GroNATIVE, living design, native plants, Natura education, Natura pacific, natural cooling, office design, vertical garden
Congratulations to the Healthy Waterways Award Winners for 2016
Friday, 15 July 2016
by Natura Pacific
Natura Education and our partners from the City of Gold Coast Catchment Management Unit were honoured to be among the finalists for this year’s Healthy Waterways Awards. In attending the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner last week, we were so proud to be in the company of so many who are contributing truly wonderful things to
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