“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth” – Maria MontessoriThe new Montessori Children’s House in Brunswick is about to open its doors to pre-school children in northern suburbs of Melbourne. Based on the pedagogy of Maria Montessori, the Children’s House includes ‘natural out door learning space’ which allows the children the opportunity to explore their natural world.Digging in the mud will be central to their curriculum![fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]Tending to the garden.G.J. Gardner Homes Melbourne has assisted the Children’s House by covering the cost of 135 trees and plants for their school grounds. Landscape Architect Katherine Rekaris and Anne Miles, (Vice President of the Committee of Management) chose hardy indigenous species that will (in time) provide plenty of shade for the children (and no doubt allow for some essential tree climbing).[/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]Working Bee with Katherine Rekaris.Fifteen Trees has been working with Ross Morley (General Manager) of G. J. Gardner Homes for the past year to help the home construction company become more involved with the local community and environment. Last year, 4,000 trees were planted across Tasmania and Victoria due to their involvement.It is with great pleasure to announce that the partnership continues into 2014 and G. J. Gardner have committed to fund the planting of another 5355 trees. A big company with a big heart.Slainte – Colleen [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
‘Converge have partnered with Fifteen Trees as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. By planting a tree for every new employee, Converge is helping to restore native habitats, improve biodiversity, capture carbon emissions, and support healthy ecosystems’. Stuart French | Converge International
There’s something quietly powerful about a person who decides, on their own, to do something good for the planet. No fanfare, no corporate mandate – just a simple choice to put a few trees in the ground. When hundreds of individuals make that same choice, something remarkable happens. Native forests are restored, wildlife corridors are rebuilt, and community groups across Australia get to do the work they love. So if you’ve ever purchased trees through Fifteen Trees, thank you.
‘Tree planting is about far more than restoring the landscape, it’s about bringing people together to care for the places we all value. Thank you for your generous support for the farmers, students, volunteers and conservation partners who are helping create healthier habitat for Tasmania’s unique wildlife while inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards’. Nel Smit | Nipaluna Community Nursery
