Born Wild Community

25/10/2026

We’d love to have you at our Wildflower Kids Community Playgroup this Monday. This a community offering so plenty of spots available.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, Nature Academy and Bush Kinder will be celebrating International Bat Week.

We’re also seeking a few more to get After School Bush Skills up and running this term.

Born Wild. Stay Wise.

21/10/2026

Check out our Born Wild Community event this Saturday 24th Oct. Thankyou to the City of Greater Geelong for helping to fund this one. Volunteer led, a beautiful space, time to take a look around and connect without toys, screens and continuous entertainment.

Maybe you’ll consider joining some of our other programs too. From community playgroup to full day Nature Academy. We’ve got something for everybody who recognises the need to: slow down, be a little bored at times, reduce demands, and experience the benefits of genuinely connecting and learning outdoors in nature.

For more information on Children’s Week and to register for events please go to https://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/events/geelong-childrens-week

20/10/2026

There are a couple of pupil free days coming up. If you normally can’t join us during the week, here’s your chance. Casual sessions this Geelong Cup, Melbourne Cup, and the day prior to Melbourne Cup will all be available at term rates. https://events.humanitix.com/weds-21st-oct-bush-kinder-and-nature-academy

19/10/2026

Babies need Bush School too! This is why it’s just $7.5 to join us with a babe in arms, or our Wildflower Kids community playgroup works out to be just over $5 a session. Plus, if you have an older child signed up to any of our programs, babes in arms or under 18 months are always free.

Wildflower Kids Playgroup
https://events.humanitix.com/wildflower-kids-nature-immersion-playgroup

All current programs
https://collections.humanitix.com/born-wild-community-currentprograms

The benefits of nature exposure start earlier than you think. 🍂

In our latest Research Digest, we dive into the emerging evidence on the role of nature from the prenatal period through the first three years of life — a critical window of rapid brain development when exposure to nature can support healthy growth, learning and development.

Did you know that studies show prenatal nature exposure is linked to healthier birth outcomes? Benefits can include healthier birth weights and lower risks of preterm birth and neurodevelopmental disorders in their children.

Research also highlights that when compared with conventional programs, children attending nature-based childcare centers and preschools tend to show improvements in attention, executive function, self-regulation and early literacy skills.

Explore this Research Digest focused on nature in early childhood to learn more about the data and discover practical guidance for designing nature-rich outdoor environments for infants and toddlers.
https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/research-digest-early-childhood/



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18/10/2026

Wildflower Kids Nature Immersion Playgroup
Time in nature.
Space to explore.
Acknowledgement of Country.
True connection.
Low-demand.
Inclusive.
Low term fee.
Community led.
Casual stay and play bookings available.

Greater facilitation is available in our Bush Kinder and Nature Academy sessions for families looking for a little more guidance.

https://events.humanitix.com/wildflower-kids-nature-immersion-playgroup

18/10/2026

16/10/2026

Nyatne (thankyou) Aunty Corrina for sharing your time and knowledge with us. We will do our best to respect and appreciate Country as you, your mob, and your ancestors have done for thousands of years.

16/10/2026

We’re looking for interest in our After School - Bush Skills. This is a 6 week program on Mondays from 3:45-5:45pm. Both homeschool and mainstream school children attend. We just need a few more children to get this going again this term. Drop off and parent stay options. Casual tickets available for now until the program fills. Recommended for ages 5-12, although younger children are welcome with a caregiver.

Literacy and Numeracy Enrichment with Forest School Pedagogy and inspiring quests,