Webinar Series: An Adventure With Birdwings!
Six playful webinars exploring nature mentoring practice and the Birdwings LEAF Framework.
ARE YOU READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?
Let’s go on a journey together! A journey where we explore playful approaches and connect with a community of nature-inspired parents and educators.
Each session is a playful romp through the paddock of early childhood.
A dash through the scrub with bush kindy freinds,
and a meetup with fellow nature nerds.
We’ll share ideas, inspiration, and confidence to transform your practice —
helping you bring joy, curiosity, and connection to the children in your care.
WEBINAR TOPICS INCLUDE:
1. How Adults Accidentally Limit Children’s Capability (and How to Stop) - March 2nd
2. The Story of Childhood: Journaling With Children - April 13
3. Slow Childhood: Why Rhythm and Ritual Help Children Thrive - May 25
4. Belonging to Nature: Raising Children Who Care for the Earth- July 13
5. Using Playfulness to Understand, Motivate, and Connect With Children - August 17
6. Invitations to Play: Simple Set-Ups That Lead to Deep Learning - October 12
Step into a light-hearted adventure with Birdwings and discover practical, inspiring ways to connect children with nature.
Educators, Invest in Your Practice with Kindy Uplift Funding
The LEAF 8-Week Immersion is eligible for Kindy Uplift Funding, making it an accessible investment in your professional growth. By participating, you’re not only expanding your skills as a nature mentor and educator, but you’re also enhancing experiences for the children in your care, deepening their connection with nature, and enriching your own practice with creative, child-centered approaches.
Jen, Narell and the team at Birdwings are incredible. Their site is inspiring, and we left with so much knowledge. But more than that, we left with the confidence to put it into practice. Thank you so much!
Meet Your Mentors
Jen and Narell, Co-Directors of Birdwings Forest School, are pioneers in nature mentoring, combining decades of experience in early childhood education, the arts and nature connection.
Their work has inspired educators across Australia to embrace ecological storytelling and slow pedagogy as the heart of their teaching practice.
Narell and Jen are experts in their field and share with you their infectious love of seeing children flourish in nature - and the ways they make this happen in their unique approach to nature connection in their programs.
Join the Next LEAF Journey ...
Our 'Adventures With Birdwings" Webinars are a light-hearted
look at the Birdwings LEAF Framework,
our own nature-based, EYLF-aligned, approach at Birdwings Forest School
Want to go deeper?
Our full 8-week LEAF Immersion Course runs in April and September 2026.
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep our circles small and personal.
Come join a growing movement of educators transforming nature connection in Australia.
