S2E37: For the Love of Adventure, Stories and Play with Birdwings Forest School
Narelle and Jen are two passionate educators who bought the fun and expertise of their own separate businesses, that have been running many years before Bush Kindy and Forest Schools became a thing in Australia, to create Birdwings Forest School located in the magical wilds of the Gold Coast Hinterland. In this episode they share their story and their keen observations of the benefits of adventurous play in the outdoors.
👉 Birdwings' Founders Share
About their business and what do they do
The inspiration to start their business
Their thoughts on the importance of adventure in children’s lives.
About ecological storytelling at Birdwings
Their strengths and what makes you unique compared to others in the industry or your area
The hardest part of starting their business and the business journey
The best part about owning a nature play business
The benefits of starting a nature play business in your community
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Podcast with The Forest School Podcast
Birdwing's Blog Posts:
birdwingsforestschool.com/2021/02/13/confidence-flows-from-connection-helping-children-do-hard-things/
birdwingsforestschool.com/2019/02/13/what-does-risk-taking-really-look-like-in-early-childhood/
Book Recommendations:
Sand Talks
The Goodness of Rain
👉 Guest Details
Birdwings Forest School offer full day nature immersion programs on Kombumerri Country in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Children and families come to Birdwings to have playful adventures in wild nature and to rekindle an intuitive connection to nature. There’s plenty of time for children to explore their own learning, supported by experienced nature mentors who believe that children are capable learners. We understand that all children crave connection to community, to culture and to country, and this sense of belonging is at the heart of our business.
Wildlings Forest School Contact Details
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