The Nature of Play Jason Tyndall NRM Education Coordinator jastyn@onkparinga.sa.au

1. The Nature of Play Jason Tyndall NRM Education Coordinator jastyn@onkparinga.sa.gov.au

2. Photo: Jason Tyndall

3. Source: DEWNR 2014

4. Source: Tim Gill, 2012

5. Physical • Physical play (children running)

6. Construction

7. Imaginative

8. Sensory

9. Defining Nature Play A type of play that occurs in a space where children are provided with the opportunity to play in an unstructured and open-ended way. By doing so they have ongoing exposure, encounters and experiences with natural elements conducive to developing a connection to nature and enhancing their cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development. Jason Tyndall

10. Local Government Context CASE STUDY: City of Onkaparinga Staff and EM workshop with international expert with a range of Local Governments Tailored staff workshop from cross section Formation of Nature Play Group WildzoneDays Our Big Backyard Project

11. 8 Common Elements • Change of Topography • Pathways • Rocks/boulders • Logs • Trees and shrubs • Combining nature with structures • Integrating cultural elements • Focus on a play space not a playground

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13. Challenges for Local Government • Risk averseness and liability • Investment of time and resources • Organisational acceptance and understanding • Resident acceptance and understanding • Leadership and innovation

15. Thank you