Walk on country with Aunty

Thursday April 30th 2026

Today we were privileged to welcome Aunty Michelle for a special “Walking on Country” experience.

Together, we explored our local environment using magnifying glasses, taking a closer look at tree bark, paperbark, lichen, rock sediments, insects, and flowers. Along the way, we also discovered special artworks hidden within our park. One exciting find was an eye painted on our big tree, we wondered if it might be there to keep a watchful eye over our preschool.

We walked, yarned, and enjoyed a peaceful stroll, taking time to connect with Country and each other. When a light rain began to fall, we gathered under the shade of the big tree, which became our natural canopy, keeping us dry until the rain passed and our exploration could continue.

We also encountered a small hiccup when a magnifying glass was accidentally dropped into a foundation. This became a valuable learning moment, as Aunty Michelle explained the importance of caring for borrowed resources. With kindness and initiative, Mack offered to retrieve it for us. Some park visitors were curious about what we were doing, but once we explained, they celebrated with us as Mack successfully returned the magnifying glass, a lovely moment of community connection.

It was a wonderful adventure filled with rich cultural knowledge, curiosity, and shared learning. We finished our time together with a story about Edward the Emu and recorded a special message on our talk button for next week’s children.

Thank you, Aunty Michelle, for sharing your knowledge and guiding us on Country. 🌿