“Every child born into this world has the innate pleasure, delight, interest and curiosity in the natural world, (but) none will care about what they haven’t experienced”
Sir David Attenborough
DEAR CUSTOMERS
The Young Naturalist has suspended our children’s workshops in 2024 to develop new programs for children to participate in biodiversity monitoring and citizen science.
Please check our website for future updates and subscribe to our newsletter at theyoungnaturalistau@gmail.com for further information.
We thank you for your interest and support for The Young Naturalist and we look forward to “bringing biodiversity to life for your children” in the future.
Yours in Nature, Dr Fiona & Dr Aniuzka
Photo:”The excitement of a Young Naturalist as he uses different methods to magnify and view the eggs of a violet-winged stick insect,
Didymuria violescens, cicada shells and the Australian Leaf Insect (Phyllium monteithi), in our ‘Biodiversity Under the Microscope’ workshop.”
Our Mission
To “bring biodiversity to life and
connect children with Nature”
through hands-on, science-based,
Nature school holiday workshops,
innovative STEM education programs,
and experiences.
Redeem your Creative Kids Vouchers for ALL our 2023 workshops with only a $50 co-payment.
ALL bookings are NOW OPEN for September and November workshops!
NOVEMBER 2023
–Saturday Afternoon Workshops-
‘Nature Discovery and Citizen Science with iNaturalist’
Join The Young Naturalist
on the following Saturdays to discover Australian biodiversity whilst learning Nature Photography and participating in Citizen Science with our iNaturalist Nature Discovery Project, in collaboration with the
UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science.
*Saturday, 11th November 2023*
@ Carss Bush Park
Time: 12 noon to 4.30pm
Location: Carss Park Life Saving Hall, Carwar Road,
Carss Park.
Please book here
*Saturday, 25th November 2023*
@ Whites Creek Valley Park
Time: 12 noon to 4.30pm
Location: Whites Creek Cottage, 31 White Street,
Lilyfield.
Please book here
For information regarding workshop content, please see the blue flyer (below) and follow the “book here” link (above) for a detailed description of each workshop. If you require further information, please enquire via our ‘Connect with Us’ tab. Thank you!
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Suitable for children aged from 7 to 16 years.
Redeem your Creative Kids Vouchers with The Young Naturalist for our Saturday workshops
and pay nothing!
Bring Lunch, Drink Bottle, Hat, Sunscreen and Must Wear Enclosed Shoes.
Join our Journey of Discovery
with our iNaturalist Nature Discovery Project
in collaboration with the UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science.
Click on the link below to see some of our Young Naturalists’ latest discoveries in iNaturalist
The Young Naturalist Nature Discovery Project in iNaturalist
Dr Fiona Benyon and Dr Aniuzka Kazandjian’s observations in iNaturalist
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SEPTEMBER 2023 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The Young Naturalist is leading children on Journeys of Discovery in our Natural World at Sydney Olympic Park
Wednesday, 27th September:
Butterflies, Beetles and Biodiversity,
please book here
Thursday, 28th September:
Nature Discovery & Citizen Science
with iNaturalist,
please book here
For information regarding workshop content please see the blue flyer (below) and follow the “book here” link (above) for a detailed description of each workshop. If you require further information, please enquire via our ‘Connect with Us’ tab. Thank you!
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Suitable for children aged from 7 to 16 years.
Redeem your Creative Kids Vouchers with The Young Naturalist for ALL 2023 workshops with only a $50 co-payment.
Bring Lunch, Drink Bottle, Hat, Sunscreen and Must Wear Enclosed Shoes.
The Young Naturalist’s upcoming EVENTS
Sunday 24th September 2023
PARRAMATTA COUNCIL
*World River Day at the Parramatta Wisteria Festival*
Old Government House in Parramatta Park -in the Courtyard.
The Young Naturalist Display:
“Biodiversity and the importance of Nature”
The Young Naturalist workshops:
“Nature Photography” -focusing our Canon cameras on the plants, insects and fungi that create native habitat for wildlife.
Session 1: 10:30am
Session 2: 1:00pm
For more information about the event, please click here.
*29th September – 3rd October 2023*
Scouts NSW Cuboree camp
@ Cataract Scout Park
“Explore the World”
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
for our Environment!
The Young Naturalist activity:
‘Nature Discovery Challenge’
Please print The Young Naturalist Activity Sheet
here.
Thank you!
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For more information about the event, please click here.
Saturday 16th September 2023
PARRAMATTA COUNCIL
with Parramatta River Catchment Group
*Parramatta River Clean-up with Kids*
-George Kendall Riverside Park-Emirntom.
The Young Naturalist Display:
“Biodiversity and the importance of Nature”
For more information about the event, please click here.
Our Natural Sciences
School Holiday Workshops
Microscope
Magic
Creating Habitat for Biodiversity
Incredible
Insects
Butterflies, Beetles and Biodiversity
Nature
Detectives
Nature Photography and Citizen Science
The Young Naturalist is a social enterprise, co-founded by Dr Fiona Benyon and
Dr Aniuzka Kazandjian, who are combining their passion for Nature and education with their scientific training in botany, mycology, entomology and biodiversity.
Our Vision
To nurture the future custodians of our Natural World by providing the scientific skills, knowledge and language for children to investigate, understand and connect with Nature.
We invite your children to join The Young Naturalist journey and make their own discoveries in Nature…
Connecting children with Nature,
Dr Fiona & Dr Aniuzka
The Young Naturalist leads children on journeys of discovery in scientific investigation of the extraordinary diversity of Australian plants, insects, and fungi, using-
–microscopic investigation
-scientific illustration
-Citizen Science
-photography
-Nature Journaling
-field sketching
-live insect displays
-educational games
-native habitat design, planting & restoration
Our programs enhance children’s well-being by stimulating their curiosity in the Natural World, nurturing their sense of wonder, and providing a sense of belonging in our world.
Our programs align with the Living World curriculum and provide scientific investigation experiences for students through school incursions, after-school programs, weekend activities and school holiday workshops.
Our social enterprise values are to inspire respect for Nature, provide scientific foundations for children, be role models for girls in science, enhance children’s well-being and support women in science by creating child-friendly employment opportunities.
The Young Naturalist Directors are proud members of the following Professional Societies, Nature Conservation Organisations and Study Groups.
The Young Naturalist
The Young Naturalist is a social enterprise providing children’s science-based Nature education programs.
Links
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/
The Young Naturalist
Science and Nature
days to remember
in 2022
https://wordpress.com/page
/youngnaturalist.com.au/2024
Connect with us
Dr Fiona H. L. Benyon
youngnaturalist.au@gmail.com
Dr Aniuzka Kazandjian
(+61) 497 761 326
theyoungnaturalistau@gmail.com
The Young Naturalist Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we meet. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders, past, present, and future and recognise their unique cultural and spiritual relationship with this land. We celebrate the contributions of First Nations people to Australia.
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