Discovering Nature

In Episode 11 of The Seed Pod. Carrie shares stories about photography, art & eco-therapy, her love of mountains and bumblebees, experiencing the sea for the first time, and so much more!

We are going to dive deeper into one of Carrie’s stories in this Learning Pod using a Play - Observe - Discover - Share structure.


Play

Read the story summary HERE.

Listen to the story below.


Observe

In the audio above, Carrie shared her story of experiencing the sea and falling in love with it. This is a place she hadn’t been able to explore much in her younger years.

Now, it is your time to discover something new in your local nature.

Sometimes the smallest things hold the biggest stories. As you explore, let your curiosity lead the way.

There are no right or wrong finds, just tiny discoveries waiting to be noticed.

Draw your findings in the boxes, and write any questions or notes you have at the bottom to explore later.

Printable Nature Curiosities Hunt HERE.


Discover

These two activity sheets focus on special places and things in nature.

Writing Activity HERE:

Through your senses, imagine you are describing it to someone who has never experienced it before.

Example HERE.

Art Activity HERE:

Choose one place in nature. Imagine what you might see, hear, smell and feel in this place. You can draw, collage or write your observations.

Try to use objects, patterns, lines, colours, and textures.

Example HERE.


Share

Share your stories with us at: theseedpod@outlook.com

This is a place for sharing stories and contributions from our community.

Libby’s Story:

“Growing up on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf, the ocean (and advocating for its protection) has always been a huge part of who I am.”

- Libby Christophers


We hope you enjoyed this Learning Pod!

If you have any feedback or photos/stories/art to share please get in touch!


Sian Crowley (Founder)

BSc Ecology & Biodiversity and Environmental Studies. Founder of The Seed Pod. | Environmental Educator & Programme Manager | Canon Oceania Education Category Grant winner 2024 | Impact Prize winner 2024 | Global EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2023 | S4&5 Protostar 2023 | Executive Committee Member NZ Association for Environmental Education 2023 | Founder of Forest & Bird Youth Wellington 2018

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