Reconciliation Week / Caring for Country Walk
Caring for Country Walk
Children pick up litter and notice native plants on a nature walk. Connects caring for the environment with respect for Country.
How to run it
- Hand out gloves and bags.
- Walk around a park or grounds.
- Collect litter safely.
- Notice and talk about native plants.
You will need
- gloves
- bags
- litter pickers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can look for native plants; older children can sort litter.
SafetyWear gloves, never touch sharps or broken glass, and use local First Nations resources for context.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children care for the environment and learn about connection to Country.
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