Earth Story

10/09/2021

The Hairpin Banksia, or Banksia spinulosa, like most Banksia species, flowers during the cooler months of the year. In the morning, after rain, all sorts of birds and insects can be seen enjoying the nectar produced by the flowers. The nectar can be used to sweeten water, making a delicious and energising beverage. Want to find out more about the fauna in your school's area? Sign up for our workshops today https://earthstory.org.au/programs/

03/09/2021

This is the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, or Calyptorhynchus funereus. It’s the largest parrot found in the Sydney area. It’s favourite foods are casuarina and banksia seed, where this cockatoo has been photographed. It’s said that rain often follows these majestic birds. Want to find out more about the animals in your school's area? Get in touch with Greg today https://earthstory.org.au

27/08/2021

The merriment of the Laughing Kookaburra, or Dacelo novaeguineae, just before sunrise and sunset, can be heard throughout Eastern and South Western Australia. It is said, when a Kookaburra is heard laughing during the day, rain is be expected within the next three days. Want to find out more about the animals in your school's area? Sign up for our workshops today https://earthstory.org.au/programs/

20/08/2021

The Acacia terminalis, or Sunshine Wattle, is currently in bloom throughout Sydney and the South Eastern Coast of Australia. It indicators that the days are slowly getting longer and the more temperate, warmer weather will be here soon. Edible witchetty grubs can be found in it's branches. Want to find out more about the fauna in your school's area? Get in touch with Greg today https://earthstory.org.au

11/08/2021

Want to know more about who's behind Earth Story? Meet Greg, our Founding Director. Greg is a passionate environmentalist and educator. He has worked in the land management and conservation industry since 2016, and as a teacher throughout most of his career. He works towards shifting our culture back towards one that includes a passionate caring for our natural environment and an intimate understanding of our local ecosystems. https://earthstory.org.au/meet-the-team/

10/08/2021

Take a look at our resources to help build a rich understanding of our local environment for future generations.

Earth Story is dedicated to sharing resources to help build a rich understanding for our natural environment and local ecosystems.

05/08/2021

The Earth Story Native Planting Workshop is developed specifically to target Science, Geography and History NSW Curriculum outcomes.

Earth Story coordinates and guides participants through the planting of locally indigenous plants in schools and the community.

04/08/2021

The Earth Story Knowledge Sharing Workshop is developed specifically to target Science, Geography and History NSW Curriculum outcomes.

About the workshop The Earth Story Knowledge Sharing workshop is a program designed to focus on environmental restoration, sustainability and sharing knowledge about how Australia’s First Nation’s People might have lived before colonisation. What participants will learn Information about local e...

03/08/2021

Earth Story has tailored programs that can be created bespoke for your school and its needs.

Earth Story is an environmental education organisation that focuses on teaching students and the community about our local natural environment and how to sustainably maintain it and thrive within it. We offer two programs:

29/07/2021

Earth Story is a social enterprise focusing on environmental education, sharing knowledge about our local natural environment and the sustainable ways to maintain it.

Planting of locally indigenous plants to create ecosystems that are best suited to the soil and climatic conditions of the area.

28/07/2021

Do you want to find out more about our natural environment and local ecosystem? Explore our dedicated Resources full of books and websites to develop a richer understanding of our local environment.

Earth Story is dedicated to sharing resources to help build a rich understanding for our natural environment and local ecosystems.

27/07/2021

Our Planting Workshop guides students through the creation of locally indigenous gardens in and around the school.

Earth Story coordinates and guides participants through the planting of locally indigenous plants in schools and the community.