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Why Food Education for Kids Matters

Good news! Food education doesn't need to be boring. Instead, it can be fun, a little bit grubby and involve community. The good folks at the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation chat with us about why food education matters and how it can make a life-long impact.

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The History of Tree Hugging

The History of Tree Hugging

Getting out and about in nature is not just a nice thing to do on the weekend, it's actually really good for our health. Enjoy this deep-dive into the history of tree hugging and you'll never take our woody friends for granted again.

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Three Ways to Hug a Tree

Three Ways to Hug a Tree

Tree hugging isn't just for hippies, it's something we can all give a go at any time. Here are our top three ways to get hugging next you're meandering nature. We guarantee you'll feel better afterwards.

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A girl wears green sandals and a pattern dress in the garden while holding a basket

Why you should get kids gardening

Gardens are jam-packed with opportunities to learn, move, explore and be mindful. They can can also provide our children with the chance to process their feelings and their experiences—both good and bad.  Learn how to set your kids up for life by getting their hands dirty in the garden right...

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A girl in swimmers sits beside the water with a mini raft made from sticks for Lunch Lady Magazine

Make a mini raft with sticks

A quick and easy DIY project that makes outdoor play even more fun. You just need sticks, twine, a hot glue gun and a sense of adventure. Set sail, kids!

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Why kids need time in nature

Why kids need time in nature

With kids spending more time on screens then ever, it's imperative to make time for reconnection with nature. Journalist and author Richard Louv has spent a good chunk of his life helping people and societies reconnect in a way that is joyful, futuristic and technological. And it all begins with children.

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