Native Plants & Animals
“Native species of plants and animals are either: 1. The species that were present 85 million years ago and are still present. 2. The species that have descended from those present 85 million years ago; or 3. Species that have arrived since but without human assistance and survived.”
Our Changing World
Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand. Winner 2022 New Zealand Radio Awards Best Factual Podcast - Episodic
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Source. rnz.co.nz, 2024
Join Forest & Birds - Kiwi Conservation Club
Learn more about and defend nature across Aotearoa/New Zealand with Forest & Birds, Kiwi Conservation Club-Hakuturi Toa (KCC).
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Source. kcc.org.nz
Conscious Kids
Little seeds for a better future.
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Source. consciouskids.co.nz
Children and Nature Network
Families together in nature group planning guide..
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Source. childrenandnature.org
Children and Nature Network
Families together in nature group planning guide.
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Source. childrenandnature.org
Nature Connectors
Our Nature Connectors are a collection of simple ideas and activities for nature connection in your local green space, backyard, or school.
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Source. kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz
Experiencing marine reserves
Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation. Our programme empowers by providing hands-on experience in the ocean. The programme sets kids abuzz before progressing to developing their snorkelling skills in a pool then heading to the real marine environment. We increase awareness and encourage action and support for marine conservation.
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Source. emr.org.nz
Virtual Experiences - Field Trips for Aotearoa Schools
LEARNZ is a programme of free virtual field trips, helping students access the inaccessible. Visit inspiring places around Aotearoa, Antarctica and beyond. Let us take you there!
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Source. learnz.org.nz
Landcare Research
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research is the Crown Research Institute for our land environment and biodiversity. Our role and responsibility to New Zealand is clear. This land, and everything that shares it with us, is our future. Hence our purpose is ‘Science for our land and our future’. We want to ensure all New Zealanders have the knowledge, understanding and tools to live in harmony with our land by enjoying its many gifts, preserving its unique diversity, and enriching it with our creativity, care and culture.
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Source. landcareresearch.co.nz
Predator Free NZ - Schools Toolkit
Nature is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory for children; it provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity, and problem-solving. We’ve gathered a rich assortment of learning resources to get kids involved and interested in nature and its conservation.
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Source. predatorfree.org
Blake Inspire
An adventure for young leaders with a passion for the environment.
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Source. blakenz.org
Visit Te Papa
Discover more about NZ’s native plants and animals by visiting The Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa.
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Source. tepapa.govt.nz
Natural Start Alliance
Nature clubs for families tool kit: DO it yourself! Do it know!
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Source. naturalstart.org
Exploring nature with children booklet
Department of Conservation, New Zealand, conservation activites for children.
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Source. doc.govt.nz
Teaching resources for learning in nature
Find resources to support conservation teaching and learning, and DOC supported education programmes you can get involved in.
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Source. doc.govt.nz
Sharing nature worldwide
Sharing Nature is a worldwide movement dedicated to helping people of all ages deepen their relationship with nature
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Source. sharingnature.com
Education Outdoors New Zealand
ONZ is a national professional organisation leading, supporting & influencing education outside the classroom (EOTC) and education outdoors in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We do this through the provision of professional learning, workshops, good practice information, one-on-one advice to teachers, development of resources, and active leadership within the education and outdoor sectors.
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Source. eonz.org.nz
Marine Metre Squared
Marine Metre Squared is an easy way for anyone to survey the plants and animals living on their local seashore.
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Source. mm2.net.nz
National Library of New Zealand
The Topic Explorer helps you find quality, curated resources on a range of topics to support and inspire inquiry. Each topic features a carefully selected set of national and international resources, including websites, images, videos, books and more.
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Source. natlib.govt.nz
Putatara - A call to action
Incorporating sustainability and global citizenship across the curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Source. putatara.education.govt.nz
Toimata Foundation - Enviroschools
An action-based education programme where young people plan, design and implement sustainability projects and become catalysts for change in their families, and within the wider New Zealand community. Enviroschools engages with children, young people and their communities through the formal education system of early childhood education (ECE) centres, primary and secondary schools.
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Source. toimata.org.nz