Awards and Media

Gardening 4 Kids Wins Best Kids Company in Green Lifestyle Magazine Awards

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G Magazine cover Oct/Nov
We are thrilled to be awarded Best Kids Company award for the Green Lifestyle Awards 2012.
We are so thrilled and honoured to announce that Gardening 4 Kids has won the Best Kids Company award as part of Green Lifestyle magazine’s inaugural Green Lifestyle Awards 2012. Continue reading →

Our environment, School garden

Gardening and Sustainability Resources for Teachers

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The Clean Up Australia Day Website
The Clean Up Australia Day website is a great resource for teachers
I am often asked about sustainability and gardening resources for teachers who are after ideas to use with their students. Over the years I have used a number of different websites for ideas and inspiration when planning my lessons. Here are my favourites: Continue reading →

Competitions and Grants, Garden activities for kids, Our environment

10 Ways to Engage Kids with Trees

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National Tree Day 2012
National Tree Day is a great way to engage kids with trees
A recent study commissioned by Planet Ark confirmed there has been a dramatic shift in the amount of time kids spend outdoors compared to what their parents did as children. They are spending increasing amounts of time indoors in front of screens and this can have a negative impact on their health. Planting Trees: Just What the Doctor Ordered  states that spending time outside in nature is good not only for the body but the mind as well. It can help improve concentration, increase feelings of self-worth, reduce stress and increase critical thinking skills in children.
Exploring and investigating trees is a great way to encourage children to spend time outdoors and appreciate the world around them. Here are 10 ways to engage kids with trees:  Continue reading →