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About the Nature Play Training
Our NaturePlay Training is designed for parents, educators, and community members who want to create their own nature-based learning programs or businesses. If you're passionate about connecting children with nature and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this training will give you the tools, knowledge, and support to build a sustainable, successful nature play business.
This comprehensive program draws on years of hands-on experience and successful community projects. It covers everything you need to create an engaging, eco-friendly play space that fosters creativity, exploration, and environmental connection. Training modules include:
This is right for you if...
- You’re passionate about nature and want to inspire children: You believe that outdoor play and connecting with nature are key to a child’s development, and you want to create spaces where kids can thrive in the natural world.
- You want to start your own business or Learning in Nature program: You have a vision to create a nature play program or business and are looking for the guidance, skills, and support to make that dream a reality.
- You’re ready to turn your ideas into action: You’re excited about designing play spaces, running educational programs, and building a business that offers meaningful, nature-based experiences for children.
- You care about sustainability: You’re committed to using eco-friendly design and practices in your work, from creating nature-inspired play areas to incorporating sustainable methods like water conservation and food growing.
- You’re an educator or parent seeking new opportunities: Whether you’re an educator looking to expand your school's program or a parent wanting to create a lasting contribution to your community, this program will give you the tools to build a successful nature play or bush kinder program.
About Samantha
Samantha is an eco-design architect and passionate advocate for children’s connection to nature. With Degrees in Architecture, Construction, and certifications in Permaculture Design and Early Childhood Education, she brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable design to her work. After three years of research, observation, and hands-on experience with the Valley Wildlings (in-house) case study project, Samantha has gathered the tools and knowledge to help you create your own Nature Play program or business.
Her work, including the successful Valley Wildlings project, has shown the profound impact that nature-based play can have on children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. Samantha believes in empowering the next generation by creating environments that nurture their natural curiosity and sense of belonging to the world around them. With more than 40 families benefiting from high-quality learning spaces and educators, this community-driven initiative has demonstrated what is possible when people come together for the greater good.
With a focus on the long-term health of both children and the environment, Samantha’s mission is to inspire communities to create lasting, sustainable play spaces that promote connection, well-being and growth.
