As part of our project “Connecting young people with nature“, we are building a community of young people who are passionate about the environment, nature and sustainability.
We want to give young people the opportunity to take part in hands-on activities to learn about topics such as: permaculture, biodiversity, waste, energy use and nature.
Most importantly, we want to support young people to make a difference in the sustainability of your home, school or community!
On these pages, we’ll share an ever-changing selection of resources to help you learn about different aspects of sustainability, and how you can make a change in your world.
We’ll also share details of coming events which are designed for young people – just like you!
More information
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact Nicole Maher by email (nmaher@mli.org.au) or phone (0438 452 814).
Coming Events
School holiday bush dyeing workshop for autistic youth – Wagga
Come along to a school holiday workshop with Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare and Murrumbidgee Landcare! Join us for a morning of bush dyeing, led by Gomeroi artist Debbie Wood. You can choose either a tshirt or scarf to dye. You can even incorporate natural objects into your dyeing such as leaves, flowers and seedpods! You’ll also […]
School holiday bush dyeing workshop – Tumut
Join us for an afternoon of dye making, led by Ronnie Jordan. Ronnie is a Pitta Pitta Wangkamahdla woman and owner of ‘Culture on the Move’. Taking place in the beautiful Riverina Highlands Landcare Nursery, you will have the chance to learn traditional dying techniques creating a beautiful piece to keep. All materials will be […]
School holiday bush dyeing workshop – Narrandera
Join us for a morning of bush dyeing, led by Gomeroi artist Debbie Wood. You can choose either a tshirt or scarf to dye. You can even incorporate natural objects into your dyeing such as leaves, flowers and seedpods! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn to weave your own bracelet, while your item soaks in the […]
School holiday bush dyeing workshop – Wagga
Come along to a school holiday workshop with Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare and Murrumbidgee Landcare! Join us for a morning of bush dyeing, led by Gomeroi artist Debbie Wood. You can choose either a tshirt or scarf to dye. You can even incorporate natural objects into your dyeing such as leaves, flowers and seedpods! You’ll also […]
School holiday bush dyeing workshop – Hay
Join us at the Hay Plains Landcare Nursery & Demonstration Site for a FREE Bush Dyeing & Bush Tucker Workshop Enjoy making your own 100% naturally dyed craft using plant material to colour a calico bag or other object. Also tantalise your taste buds by cooking authentic Bush Tucker damper and Johnny Cakes, served with bush […]
Young Enviro Champions workshop
Are you a Young Environmental Champion? Or would you like to become one? This event is perfect for kids (aged approx 8 to 12) who are passionate about the environment and sustainability! You will hear from two young local legends who are already making a big impact on the sustainability of our community. You will […]
Resources
Australian Environmental Education
This great resource shows you all sorts of useful things, including how to create habitat for native creatures in your backyard. You can learn how to: Build a frog hotel Make a lizard lounge Make a dragonfly garden Make an insect hotel Attract birds to your backyard Create a frog friendly backyard Create an inviting […]
Champions for Change
This program aims to guide young Australians towards impactful contributions to both their communities and the planet at large. Along with their formal programs, the website features a fantastic Resources section, including topics such as: Change management Natural resource management The Sustainable Development Goals How to have courageous conversations How to share new ideas with […]
Foundation for Environmental Education
This is an international organisation, based in England and with members all across the world. They have some stellar flagship programmes, including: Eco Schools Learning about Ecosystems and Forests, which has the lovely acronym of LEAF, and Young Reporters for the Environment, a network and platform for young people to investigate, research and share solutions […]
Junior Landcare Learning Centre
Junior Landcare is all about encouraging kids of all ages to get outdoors and enjoy time in nature. The Learning Centre has sections covering: Biodiversity Food production First Nations perspectives, and Waste management. Each section has a whole series of activities, with how-to guides, supporting videos and heaps more. Some of our favourites include: Sow […]
Learning for a Sustainable Future
This is a Canadian website, aimed at engaging kids, teachers and whole school communities to work together towards a more sustainable future. There are loads of resources on here, but our favourites are the Action Toolkits; these cover some fun activities, like building a worm farm, making a reusable bag from recycled clothing or material, […]
STTOP: Stay Tuned to Our Planet
This website is a treasure trove of information and ideas for all Young Enviro Champions! There is a huge collection of short (5 min) videos, covering the essentials on topics ranging from biodiversity to op shops, peaceful protests to worm farms. Profiles of young eco warriors tell the inspiring stories of people who are making […]
This project has been made possible by an Environmental Education grant from the NSW Environmental Trust, and support from our partners Wagga Wagga City Council and ErinEarth.
