Exciting as always to begin new collaborations with others. So when Children's University got in touch with us - how could we refuse? Ch...

I remember one Wednesday evening, scrolling through the latest uploaded photos on Facebook about our farm programme that day. When I came...

In my degree, a large majority of teaching methods we are taught are often best suited for teaching outdoor education skills, such as rol...

In October 2019, it was super humbling to be approached by the Latitude Magazine. Do have a read. https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealan...

Spring on the sheep farm is busy, extremely busy. Farmers, like midwives, are tending to newborn lambs all through the day and all throug...

There was one distinct session on the farm that moved me. It was the dance with the sheep in the yards.  We had discussed the session bef...

Brene Brown stipulates the importance of "a culture where discomfort is normal." When you’re on the edge, you’re doing what you need to b...

In our April School holiday programme, I ran a structured half-day programme on the farm that connected the children to the senses and to...

RNZ had a great interview about how children, teens specifically, aren't present nor exposed to risk as much anymore, instead addicted to...

Just this week, we had our final Bush school for the term. A parent came up to me and asked if I wouldn't mind a hug. She said, 'Thank yo...

Tree climbing is a perfect way to teach children risk and resilience. We find our children problem-solve their route, test their agility,...

The last session we had on our One Day School, plans went out the window as the rain came in and we had to readjust. Instead, we found v...