by Cheryl Hadland | Aug 13, 2026 | Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability
Climate Change: Imagining, Negotiating, and Co-Creating Futures with Children and Youth A summary of research by Ellen Field Climate change will shape the lives of today’s children and young people more profoundly than those of most adults making decisions today. Yet...
by Cheryl Hadland | Jun 26, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability, Resources
As environmental challenges continue to grow, helping children develop a strong connection with nature has never been more important. Environmental education goes beyond teaching facts about plants and animals—it encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong...
by Cheryl Hadland | Feb 24, 2026 | Environmental Sustainability
World Soil Day Did you know that every year on 5 December, people around the world celebrate the soil beneath our feet and learn why it’s so important for life on Earth? World Soil Day reminds us that soil isn’t just dirt, it helps grow our food, keeps our water...
by Cheryl Hadland | Oct 7, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability, Nappies and Toilet
Average baby will get through 6,500 nappies – and that’s one tonne of dirty/wet nappies that will be wasted/dumped, which will then between 250-400 years in the natural world, and quite possibly 500 years if they end up in rivers or the sea! Part of the process of a...
by Cheryl Hadland | Oct 7, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability, Nappies and Toilet
We decided to make our own baby wipes when we discovered all the ones on the market contain plastic (i.e. they are a single-use plastic); we also found a number of irritants and chemicals in commercially bought baby wipes which can aggravate delicate skin whereas more...
by Cheryl Hadland | Sep 6, 2025 | Environmental Sustainability, Impact and Resilience, World Forum
 Environmental Courage: Vincent LaFontan’s Framework for Sustainability Education Guiding principles such as effective leadership, shared vision, and a receptive community shape the sustainability practices needed for meaningful environmental change. Vincent LaFontan,...
