Kuno Foundation

The 7th Aklan Hammock Festival united environmentalists, artists, and local communities in a joyful celebration of nature and cultural heritage.

With strong support from Kuno.Earth, the event highlighted creative advocacy, conservation, and shared commitment to protecting Panay Island’s wild places.

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.

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.

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

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.

When in nature, toys become unnecessary for engaging and meaningful childs play, explains primary school teacher, Claire Boost.

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 Bruny Kids webpage is an exciting new project that aims to provide a platform for younger writers to be showcased, and to support children’s connection with and understanding of Nature. 

"We hope that this can create an impact, not just on the island but for the whole of the Philippines as well. So thank you so much for your willingness to embrace this work, together with us." Here, Raz Salvarita, Kuno Coordinator for the Philippines and Southeast Asia, explains the plight of Panay Island and his hopes for the future.

Join the Kuno team in Hobart, Tasmania as they delve into the ideas and passion behind the project's vision. Here, Director and CEO Dr Phill Pullinger talks about the power of childhood experience in Nature, ongoing connection and re-connecting our community to protect our wild places for future generations.

Kuno is a big idea. Starting small. Connecting people with Nature. Empowering those who protect it. Scaling impact for Earth. Join us.

Ecotourism in Sibalom Natural Park is a commitment to conservation. By showcasing the rare Rafflesia speciosa and our unique natural heritage, we inspire visitors to join us in protecting and preserving these invaluable ecosystems for future generations.