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Natured Kids

Locality: Frankston, Victoria

Phone: +61 431 791 379

Address: Natural outdoor areas on the Mornington Peninsula 3199 Frankston, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.naturedkids.com

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25.01.2022 FREE activities for kids, coffee, lemon myrtle tea and scones this Saturday in Seaford at Community library ...10.30am-midday All invited.

24.01.2022 Counting down the days until we start 5 weeks of ‘Natured Kids’ at Cruden farm together. NEW sessions of outdoor family fun start Tuesday next week. Join us via www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

24.01.2022 Such a wonderful way for a child to learn colours in nature. Join us at our new playgroup on Tuesdays via www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

21.01.2022 Today was delightful, Zooming farmer Jacinta on her regenerative farm in Loch, Victoria, in my new role as the South-Eastern Farms2Schools officer at the PPWCMA. Over 350 children aged 5-10, from 3 different schools, virtually experienced a tour with farmer Jacinta, who shared her mixed enterprise of beef, sheep, pigs, poultry, orchard, vegetables and bees. In celebration of ‘Wild Pollinator Week’, children were also asked to help ‘Lucy and Larry ladybird’ contemplate if li...ving at chemical free ‘Greedy Guts farm’ (where there are lots of native plantings for wildlife, edible aphids on the roses and leaf litter to hide in) was a good decision. Such fun helping to nourish the development of children’s creative imagination and problem solving through role play, by using real-life opportunities for them to observe, explore, inquire and think laterally. Wonderful to be part of Monash’s Conceptual PlayWorlds recent PD and early years research with the Farms2Schools team @portphillipwesternportcma and @marinemammalfoundation The Farms2Schools project is delivered by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority in partnership with AUSVEG VIC and is supported by the State Government through the Working for Victoria initiative. To help you identify ‘Wild Pollinators’ this week, enjoy this great PPWCMA resource: https://www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au//Victorian-Pollinators-Guide See more

21.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. (Was so proud to be involved with Aboriginal students and their friends from MESC, painting their Totems after guidance from local Elders in 2015) @naidoc.org.au

20.01.2022 George Pentland Botanic Gardens in Frankston currently have the most magnificent specimens of wattle in bloom. Do yourself a favour and visit to view, a great selection hospital-side. In celebration of Wattle Day tomorrow, we have a FREE Download. Are you eagerly awaiting the first day of spring? Let us help you celebrate what is also known as ‘Australian National Wattle Day’ with this free downloadable 6 page resource from our website. Learn how wattle is special to many Australians and our iconic wildlife, enjoy some adventurous ‘acacia’ activities with your children via: https://www.natureplayeveryday.com.au//celebrating-nationa @ Natured Kids

18.01.2022 Blossoms and the resulting heady fragrances of spring are so divine. Oh to be a bee

17.01.2022 So much insect activity around spring blossom in the fresh air and sunshine today.

17.01.2022 Melbournians, thought you might like inspiration for a brilliant ‘Natured Kids’ activity that you can enjoy with your little ones on a grassy slope, outside over the next 7 days of lockdown... a very healthy and happy form of ‘exercise’ during the 2 hrs we are permitted out per day. ICE BLOCKING is the best free fun you will have ever had outdoors with your children see the videos showing how it is done, on our ‘Natured Kids’ Facebook page. For more ‘Natured Kids’ pla...y posters inspiring outdoor fun in your nearby nature see: https://www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/online Stay optimistic, happy and healthy. Until we meet again, Narelle, Natured Kids Australia. Huge advocate for outdoor play. P.S. tag us in your social posts ‘ice-blocking’ to win YOUR CHOICE of one of 10 FREE passes: to Natured Kids weekly activities with your little ones (when adventures recommence) OR another EPIC online play experience to enjoy together.

16.01.2022 Natured Kids story time is enjoyed by all ages and supports the early literacy and brain development of our smallest participants.

16.01.2022 Don't forget to download the outdoor play resources we have prepared to support those who care for young people via: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com//Natured-Kids-Nature-P Some are FREE. Would love you to leave a review!

16.01.2022 Rosemary, the universal symbol of remembrance. A special week in many ways.

15.01.2022 Can you guess one of my special little local places? So grateful for this space. The perfect spot to test out your frog census app.

14.01.2022 Even the tiniest tots love exploring and learning at Cruden Farm as part of our ‘Natured Kids’ adventures for families. NEW program starting next Tuesday, join us via: www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

13.01.2022 Delight in the seasonal changes in the gardens at Cruden farm with your little ones at our ‘Natured Kids’ playgroup on Tuesdays. Via: www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

13.01.2022 Who is joining the wild pollinator count next week? #wildpollinatorcount2020

13.01.2022 Almost time to harvest delicious ‘beach bees honey’. Did you know... All worker bees are female. A bee produces a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime. To produce a kilogram of honey, bees fly the equivalent of three times around the world in air miles. Cheap at $18 per kg!! The types of flowers bees take their nectar from determines the honey's flavour.

12.01.2022 What a great day to pack a picnic and go on an adventure with your little ones! Trust your journey, even when you cannot see the destination.

11.01.2022 Sending you all a big lockdown HUG. Great day for a picnic outdoors in the sunshine.

11.01.2022 Every day is a special day when doing fun stuff outdoors with our dads. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads helping to raise super kids.

10.01.2022 Happy Wattle Day everyone. Sharing a 6 page free ‘play poster’ to help you celebrate. For printable quality, see https://www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/online

10.01.2022 Wednesday is #ploverappreciationday How are you going to show your love for this threatened species? We teamed up with Jo @kites4kids to construct kites of our favourite #beachnestingbirds

09.01.2022 Who saw the heavens line up last night during the total lunar eclipse? When the Moon moved through the deepest part of the Earth's shadow (known as the umbra), it took on a distinctive red glow this effect was caused by the bending of light in Earth's atmosphere. If you missed it, luckily, you only need to wait until November 8, 2022 to see the next total lunar eclipse.

08.01.2022 Did you know the annual run of Snapper in Port Phillip Bay coincides with the blossoming of the local coastal Tea-Tree? These natural seasonal markers have been used by our Indigenous Australians for over 60,000 years.

08.01.2022 Excited on so many levels tonight....Delighted to be a successful recipient of the ‘Keep Victoria Beautiful’ gift fund award this evening. The prize money will be used to extend our outreach, to support the health and happiness of children in local foster care, encouraging them to develop trust and strengthen bonds while enjoying nature play every day with their new foster families. A huge thank you to the very talented and generous Tom, a massive contributor to this projec...t, from https://www.tddesign.com.au for his graphic art efforts, designing creative ‘play posters’ to encourage connection with and care for the natural environment in backyards and nearby nature. We were delighted that children participated in our program both locally and from around the globe during the Covid pandemic and beyond. Forever grateful TomThank you. See: www.natureplayeveryday.com.au link in our Bio. We would like to express our gratitude to #keepvictoriabeautiful for recognising the value of our work over decades with families in the natural environment. l am so grateful for years of support from foreshore and park rangers from #FrankstonCity and was delighted to nominate them for a #KVB award in recognition of their consistent, committed efforts at protection of the natural environment and community education. Huge congratulations to my work colleague Adrian and his partner Kate and their team at the #marinemammalfoundation for their prestigious KVB award tonight too . So very proud to hand the 2020 Dame Phyllis Frost Baton over to the amazing Andrew Kelly for 2021. Andrew is the #yarrariverkeeper and co- author of the beautiful book ‘Birrarung Wilam’ with Aunty Joy Murphy a respected Wurundjeri Elder and author of ‘Welcome to Country’. Honouring tonight the many Australian naturalists over time, so many generations of people caring for our Country over Millenia. Missed it? Catch up here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=YzxzeB-Eoq4

08.01.2022 Autumn music time on the mat at Natured Kids

07.01.2022 When was the last time you got to ‘stop and smell the roses’? Come and hang out with your littlies at Cruden Farm for 5 weeks of outdoor adventures starting 2nd March. Register via: www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

05.01.2022 Love the autumn dew on leaves these cold mornings.

05.01.2022 Families in Victoria, Australia... hoping you are finding lots of special spaces and places to play outside with your family for 2 hours during lockdown. Did you know, time spent on a swing is great exercise for children! Swinging: ... Increases spatial awareness. Develops gross motor skills by pumping legs, running and jumping. Enhances fine motor skills too such as grip strength, hand, arm and finger coordination. Strengthens a child's core muscles and helps with the development of balance. Neutralises the disruptions that are caused by their vestibular system, which can often originate in the inner ear. The smooth, back-and-forth motion can be soothing and calming to a child, almost meditative Wonder where is your special swing? Maybe during lockdown you could build one in your backyard.

05.01.2022 So many amazing books you can read together outdoors, in your garden, at the beach, in the bush or nearby nature in celebration of Nature Book Week (7-13 Sept). Nature Book Week coincides with Threatened Species Day on the 7th September, organised by the Wilderness society. *Note: this image was taken in 2019 pre Covid restrictions and mask wearing!

04.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them. Lest we forget.

04.01.2022 Meet one of this years Gift Fund Recipients: @naturedkids Their project 'Nature Play Every Day' was generated in response to Covid-19 restrictions. It Encourag...es families to enjoy healthy, happy fun in their backyards or nearby nature. There has been great community engagement in the project & interest from a wide range of organisations such as OzChild & Salvation Army who are helping them expand the initiative & distribute the 'Playpacks' to their marginalised families. The $1,000 will go to fund 100 children in their program. Be sure to check out their social media to see all the incredible work they are doing during these difficult times.

03.01.2022 Lots of creative FREE fun this morning with beneficial bugs at the Seaford Community Library. Join us until midday today.

03.01.2022 Delightful to be working with Jillian from Gippslamb Farm Buln Buln in my current role as the Farms2Schools officer for PPWCMA. Was great to share the day in the life of a female farmer with schools via Zoom and WebEx, in celebration of Rural Women’s Day on 15th October this year.

03.01.2022 Delighted to be a recent 2020 ‘KVB Gift fund’ recipient. Our ‘nature play every day’ project was generated in response to Covid-19 restrictions, encouraging families to enjoy healthy, happy fun in their backyards and nearby nature. There has been great community engagement in the project and interest from a wide range of organisations, helping to expand the initiative and have a greater outreach to include marginalised families. We look forward to offering outdoor ‘play packs’ to another 100 families. Keen to help too? Please pm us if your business or organisation is also keen to sponsor vulnerable children in your local community.

02.01.2022 Raise your hands if you are excited to register for our term 3 adventures? Stay tuned, counting down the 2 weeks until you can jump online to join us via www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

02.01.2022 So many opportunities to naturally experience early mathematical concepts when playing in an outdoor environment. This little one so proud to tell her dad there were twenty-hundred logs in the wood pile at Cruden Farm Come and join us for 5 weeks at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin starting 2nd March via www.natureplayeveryday.com.au/playgroup

02.01.2022 Hello! @BirdlifeAustralia are promoting #PloverAppreciationDay!!! September 16 is a day to celebrate all things PLOVER to raise awareness about the plight of this amazing group of birds that are often overlooked and misunderstood. So many ways we can help promote the survival of this threatened species. Enjoy!

02.01.2022 On National Wattle Day....take a wander