How does it work?

Each day during the challenge you will receive a Mission via email.  The Missions will explore a different theme or idea - Life in a Tree; Seeds Pollen & Spores; Life in the Veggie Patch; Things with Wings; and Uniquely Australian Plants & Animals.

Each Mission includes enough background info so that you can respond to even the curliest of questions.  There are ideas and open ended possibilities for play you can adapt for children of all ages, stages and interests... And enough recommendations for further reading, videos and resources to keep even the most curious little explorers satisfied!

This Challenge is a fun way to engage your team, children and families and start a conversation about sustainability. 

We're keen to hear your experiences so we've set up a Pop Up Facebook Group especially for the challenge where you can ask questions, see what others are doing and share how you have explored each mission.

Sometimes we just want more...

We are offering an upgraded VIP Experience!  For just $27 you can upgrade and receive some special VIP ONLY bonuses that will put a bit more spring in your step!

If you're a planner and want to go all in with your Missions, the VIP Upgrade will get you instant access to the Challenge Mission Kit so that you can plan, prepare and be ready for anything!

We all like a bit of recognition for our hard work and effort - and if you're willing to come with me on this adventure you'll get a personalised Certificate of Participation for your PD collection! Because PD doesn't have to be boring!

Anne at Branch Into Music will share some fantastic Spring & Nature Themed Music & Movement Activity Ideas.

AND Tania at Nurture In Nature shares her Nature Storytelling Playbook.  It's a guidebook & a workbook in one & it's full of opportunities to explore, discover, learn and PLAY in the special place where nature and story meet.

You'll get all the info you need to Upgrade once you register!

But what if I can't do it right now?

If the Challenge Missions don't fit in with your program or the children's interests right now,  register and keep them handy for another time. Or, use them as a discussion starter for some team professional development. 

Brainstorm how you could respond to the Missions.  What resources could you use? Are there books in your library you could incorporate? Songs you know? Resources available?  How could you take the ideas presented and extend the learning?  Do any of these suggestions spark an idea for a Project or investigation?

It's a great tool to use to challenge your team and bring a bit of interest to your next team meeting!... And, let's face it, connecting with and exploring nature is something every service should do regularly.

How will the Challenge help me embed STEM & sustainability?

Engaging your team, children and families in conversations and experiences based on STEM and sustainability concepts - such as biodiversity, ecosystems, plant & animal adaptations, humans role in protecting nature, how nature supports our health & wellbeing, etc. piques interest and engagement. 

In turn this provides opportunities to develop mindsets, skills and tools that support further discussion & action towards embedding STEM & sustainability (and they might not even realise! Shhh I won't tell....🤫) 

This Challenge is a fun way to start conversations you can build on.  It gives you opportunities to suss out who's interested in sustainability, who's keen to get involved, and what skills your team, families & community could bring to the table for future sustainability projects... (All useful intelligence my Dear Watson! 🕵️‍♀️)

Are you ready to explore the wonders of nature & have some fun?

Join us...

 We'll learn lots of cool and interesting things from our own and others' experiences. 

We can all use a bit of fun right now so grab your boots and let's jump in!