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We put the Spotlight on ākonga, environmental education providers and communities who are working together to solve local issues. Seasonal collections of resources are also highlighted here.

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Ngahuru | Autumn Seasonal Activities

Celebrate the changing seasons with these activities, stories and rituals related to the harvest time of ngahuru and autumn equinox.

Ngahuru | Autumn Seasonal Activities

Celebrate the changing seasons with these activities, stories and rituals related to the harvest time of ngahuru and autumn equinox.

Ngahuru | Autumn Seasonal Activities

Celebrate the changing seasons with these activities, stories and rituals related to the harvest time of ngahuru and autumn equinox.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
March 17, 2023

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Climate Hope, Wellbeing and Action

Explore teaching resources, articles and videos to help support learning, wellbeing and actions in our climate-changed communities.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Aotearoa-wide
March 16, 2023

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Engage with stories, resources and educators who can support the development of your local curriculum, with a focus on connection and care for te taiao.

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Engage with stories, resources and educators who can support the development of your local curriculum, with a focus on connection and care for te taiao.

Connecting to Place, Mātauranga Māori and Histories

Engage with stories, resources and educators who can support the development of your local curriculum, with a focus on connection and care for te taiao.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
March 15, 2023

Harvest Season with Garden to Table

Tamariki use the vegetables they have grown to prepare delicious, healthy kai and celebrate the autumn season with their whānau.

Harvest Season with Garden to Table

Tamariki use the vegetables they have grown to prepare delicious, healthy kai and celebrate the autumn season with their whānau.

Harvest Season with Garden to Table

Tamariki use the vegetables they have grown to prepare delicious, healthy kai and celebrate the autumn season with their whānau.

Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Whenua | Land, Soil
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
March 14, 2023

Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Watch these short and engaging videos from early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Watch these short and engaging videos from early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Learning with Te Taiao | Nature

Watch these short and engaging videos from early childhood, primary and secondary teachers, sharing stories and advice to connect ākonga with nature and place.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
March 13, 2023

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, teachers, students and local government in Porirua has produced multiple benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, teachers, students and local government in Porirua has produced multiple benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Active Travel Action Improves Safety and Environment

Collaboration between Enviroschools, teachers, students and local government in Porirua has produced multiple benefits for ākonga, community and the environment.

Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Pūngao Tauwhiro, Waka, Whare | Sustainable Energy, Transport and Buildings
Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui | Wellington Region
February 18, 2023

Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Bianca Woyak has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize, in recognition of the place-based, outdoor projects that are engaging ākonga at Burnside Primary School.

Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Bianca Woyak has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize, in recognition of the place-based, outdoor projects that are engaging ākonga at Burnside Primary School.

Getting Students Outside, Connecting Science with Place

Bianca Woyak has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize, in recognition of the place-based, outdoor projects that are engaging ākonga at Burnside Primary School.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Waitaha | Canterbury
February 17, 2023

Adopt Your Local Park

Learn more about providers, programmes and resources that can support you and your students to explore and care for your local park or reserve.

Adopt Your Local Park

Learn more about providers, programmes and resources that can support you and your students to explore and care for your local park or reserve.

Adopt Your Local Park

Learn more about providers, programmes and resources that can support you and your students to explore and care for your local park or reserve.

Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
February 16, 2023

Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

We have gathered resources and articles that support celebration and learning about Matariki, with links to our natural environment and wellbeing.

Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

We have gathered resources and articles that support celebration and learning about Matariki, with links to our natural environment and wellbeing.

Matariki, Environment and Wellbeing

We have gathered resources and articles that support celebration and learning about Matariki, with links to our natural environment and wellbeing.

Rangi | Climate, Air, Sky
Hauora | Nature Connection
Aotearoa-wide
February 15, 2023

Nature Books to Love and Share

We explore ways you can use pukapuka with ākonga, including our favourite nature storybooks from Aotearoa and overseas.

Nature Books to Love and Share

We explore ways you can use pukapuka with ākonga, including our favourite nature storybooks from Aotearoa and overseas.

Nature Books to Love and Share

We explore ways you can use pukapuka with ākonga, including our favourite nature storybooks from Aotearoa and overseas.

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Aotearoa-wide
February 13, 2023

Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

We have pulled together resources and events that can support ākonga and the wider community to learn about and strengthen their relationships with trees.

Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

We have pulled together resources and events that can support ākonga and the wider community to learn about and strengthen their relationships with trees.

Rākau | Trees in our Learning Spaces

We have pulled together resources and events that can support ākonga and the wider community to learn about and strengthen their relationships with trees.

Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
February 12, 2023

Linkwater Students Leading Change

Students from this Green-Gold Enviroschool talk about their inquiry learning and the exciting projects that have evolved from their curiosity and care for the local environment.

Linkwater Students Leading Change

Students from this Green-Gold Enviroschool talk about their inquiry learning and the exciting projects that have evolved from their curiosity and care for the local environment.

Linkwater Students Leading Change

Students from this Green-Gold Enviroschool talk about their inquiry learning and the exciting projects that have evolved from their curiosity and care for the local environment.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Moumou Kore | Living Waste-Free
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka | Top of the South Island
February 10, 2023

Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

This Enviroschool in Murihiku - Southland is empowering students with authentic opportunities to connect with their local environment and community.

Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

This Enviroschool in Murihiku - Southland is empowering students with authentic opportunities to connect with their local environment and community.

Aparima College Garden: Community Connections

This Enviroschool in Murihiku - Southland is empowering students with authentic opportunities to connect with their local environment and community.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Whenua | Land, Soil
Murihiku | Southland
February 9, 2023

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, sow seeds for bees and protect nesting birds, using this collection of resources, events and programmes that support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, sow seeds for bees and protect nesting birds, using this collection of resources, events and programmes that support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Kōanga | Spring Inspiration

Notice the signs of spring, sow seeds for bees and protect nesting birds, using this collection of resources, events and programmes that support seasonal learning in kōanga.

Hauora | Nature Connection
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Māra | Gardens, Farms, Green spaces
Ngā Kararehe | Animals
Ngahere | Plants, Fungi
Aotearoa-wide
February 8, 2023

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek from March 4 - 12 with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek from March 4 - 12 with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine Resources for Seaweek

Celebrate Seaweek from March 4 - 12 with these engaging resources and tools for connecting ākonga with our oceans, beaches and estuaries.

Moana | Marine, Coast
Kaitiakitanga | Taking Action
Aotearoa-wide
January 1, 2023
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