Micro forests for your school
Bringing nature, learning, and community together - right on your school grounds
What we offer
NatureMakers partners with schools to create vibrant, biodiverse micro forests that enrich education and connect students with nature. Each forest is designed to suit your unique space and learning goals.
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Custom micro forest design, tailored to your school’s landscape and needs
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Hands-on planting days, workshops and education sessions that engage students, staff and families
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A living laboratory where students can observe, participate and learn as the forest grows and develops alongside them​
How we support your school
We guide your school through every step of the micro forest journey, from planning to planting and beyond. Our school services include:
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Collaborative planning with your Principal and teaching teams
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Engagement with student sustainability groups to foster ownership and leadership
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Site selection and step-by-step implementation support
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Ongoing maintenance guidance and education to support forest health
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Biodiversity monitoring to track ecological impact
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Delivery of citizen science and education sessions for students, staff, and families
Micro forests and education
NatureMakers aligns micro forest projects with key learning frameworks and environmental education programs to support your school’s sustainability goals.​​
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Connecting to the curriculum
Learning through nature
Micro forests are powerful outdoor classrooms that support hands-on, cross-curricular learning. They help students:
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Connect with and care for the natural environment
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Explore sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience
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Engage in integrated learning across Science, Geography, Civics, and more
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STEM and sustainability
Micro forests offer real-world opportunities for:
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Biodiversity monitoring and data analysis
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Environmental design and citizen science
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Investigating climate adaptation and sustainability goals
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Building capabilities
These projects nurture key student skills:
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Critical and creative thinking
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Ethical and intercultural understanding
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Collaboration and ecological responsibility
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Some curriculum links:
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Foundation - Life "Our Precious Living World"
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Years 1-2 - Life "Our irreplaceable common home
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Years 5 -6 - Our Sustainable Planet "A Recipe for Change
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ResourceSmart school modules
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Waste: Micro forests reduce organic waste through composting and promote sustainable use of natural materials.
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Biodiversity: They restore native habitats and support diverse plant and animal life.
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Water: Forests improve soil health and water retention, reducing runoff and supporting natural water cycles.​​
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Supporting global sustainability goals
NatureMakers helps schools contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering ecological awareness, community engagement, and climate resilience.
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We can support schools in addressing the following United Nations Sustainability Design Goals:
