Fostering Love of Earth
People protect what they love
The crucial building block for saving Nature is people’s love, understanding and connection to the natural world. People protect what they love.
Every story of the protection of Nature through every corner of our planet has at its heart one person who loved a place, and who realised they had a responsibility to act.
Stories build community and shape our future
Humans are a story-telling species. It's how we understand the world and our place within it. The most powerful way to share a love of Nature with a broader community has always been through story. One of the Kuno Foundation’s roles is to provide support to help people and groups present their place well and to share powerful stories of their work for its protection.
Childhood connection with Nature is foundational
Most (but not all) people who dedicate their lives to the protection of Nature, gained that love through formative childhood experiences. A love for Nature is crucial to childhood happiness, development, wellbeing and commitment to its conservation.
The Kuno Foundation’s Kids & Nature program seeks to support local communities, people and groups engaged in promoting childhood connection with, understanding, learning/education and commitment to Nature.
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World Bee Day: Science and outdoor learning go together like bees and honey
World Bee Day: Science and outdoor learning go together like bees and honey for early learners Young minds are innately curious about the world around them. So much is new, exciting, miraculous! Tapping into this sense of wonder and enthusiasm to investigate the natural world is the perfect way to teach earth science. Knowledge can foster connection, connection leads to caring and with caring comes a desire to protect.
Natures Treasures
This week the early learners at Bruny Island District School have been out and about searching for natural treasures. Inquisitive minds spent a lovely Autumn morning in Pardalote Patch searching for seeds, interestingly shaped leaves, animal scats and spider webs.
Video content creation for Nature
A Kuno guide for creating video content by experienced photo-journalist Dan Broun. This how to guide talks you through how to easily create shareable videos, interviews and film to tell the stories of nature and inspire and encourage the community to celebrate and protect nature
Curious and creative Nature play
Things to do……….
Are you looking for a way to connect with your child and nature at the same time? Why not try a little nature weaving project? Children have a curious and creative eye for these projects and find wonder and beauty in the littlest things, things which adults often take for granted.
No toys needed here!
When in nature, toys become unnecessary for engaging and meaningful childs play, explains primary school teacher, Claire Boost.
Supergroms Cleanup at Alonnah
On Tuesday the 25th of March 2025, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms did a beach cleanup at Alonnah. We drove to the car park on the Dray Track and walked to the rocky beach where we found HEAPS of rubbish like little bits of plastic, lolly pop sticks and rope.
The power and purpose of photography
Photography serves many needs. It can inspire us to travel or to care for place. It can elicit emotion. A photograph can tell one story or a thousand stories. Photography has magical power when used with purpose.
Lesson 1: Connect with your corner of Earth
Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of planet Earth.
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Kids & Nature Program
Time in Nature is crucial to childhood happiness, development, wellbeing and commitment to Nature stewardship.
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