Getting WA Kids Outside into Nature
About Nature Play WA
- We’re a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting the mental and physical health of Western Australian kids by growing their connection to nature and community through play.
- We support nature play (unstructured, child-led, outdoor play) through advocacy, programs, research, resources and more.
- In an increasingly digital world, playing in nature is vital to helping kids feel happier, healthier, and more connected to the natural world.
Find lots of nature play ideas
New from Nature Play WA
Nature & Me
Nature & Me Supporting schools and families in fostering children’s connection with nature and outdoor play to promote social inclusion, as well as physical and mental wellbeing. We all have…
Talk N Walk
Talk N Walk is an award-winning wellbeing program, facilitated through the Talk N Walk app and supporting resources. The program was co-designed with more than 100 ten-to-fifteen-year-old girls, including those who…
For Families
Play and connection: Fostering better mental health in the early years
Children’s mental health is a rather terrifying topic for parents. It feels like mental health challenges are a dark cloud…
Nature Play WA’s Treasure Hunt
Children delight in hunting whether it is looking for an object in a scavenger hunt or a person in hide…
Every Kid in a Park
*Every Kid in a Park app: We are in the process of reviewing our Every Kid in a Park app….
25 Things to do in Autumn
Autumn is the best time to get out and about in Western Australia; the weather is mild with sunny days…
For Educators
Nature & Me
Nature & Me Supporting schools and families in fostering children’s connection with nature and outdoor play to promote social inclusion,…
Tree planting and Play Forests – Soothing kids’ eco-anxiety
Like adults, kids care deeply about the things and people that they love. For the animal and nature lovers out…
Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport
Play, Explore and Learn Outdoors! The My Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport package supports educators in taking their class outdoors for enriched play-based…
Nature Play Bingo
Go on a nature walk with your pencil at the ready! Tick off as many of these 16 things as…
For Communities
Consultative, considered, and unapologetic: How we need to go about designing spaces for girls
For about the last year or so, I have been watching as local councils and state government announce one new pump track after another. Some announce new playgrounds, and there…
Create a Play Trail
Create a Play Trail Work with us to develop a digital Play Trail that motivates families to be active, have fun and learn together! Nature Play WA’s City of Stirling…
