Talking Tree Hill
Re-imagining education for healthier humans & a healthier planet.
Talking Tree Hill is a creative outdoor educational research facility based on gorgeous Waiheke island. We create programmes, events, 1:1 coaching mentoring and consultancy on site or online for individuals, schools and businesses . We focus on empathy, critical thinking, connection and wellbeing in our outdoor classroom.
This is what we do!
Come join our community online or on our land.
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5000 +
people we have helped spend more time creating outside
The Mission
Let's do this!
WE are advancing the holistic wellbeing and real life learning of children and educators locally, nationally and globally.
WE promote education that fosters the best relationship with yourself, others and the planet.
WE collectively support you to further develop and strengthen your skills to be the kaitiaki of the planet.
our focus
Creativity
innovative, critical thinking and real learning experiences
Outdoor time
more time spent outside learning and soaking up vitamin D goodness
Mindful moments
to nurture the mind, body and planet health
Food
to grow and eat a rainbow, to nourish and understand the reasons for the seasons.
Parents/Teachers and Schools
researched programmes for wellness.
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US
We are dedicated to making a difference to children's and educators lives and the health of the planet! All of us are created differently and we celebrate and nourish this.
Talking Tree Hill is the engine room for research and development of creativity, nature education and innovation for mind and body health.
Papatuanuku is our first teacher, so we must respect and connect to her before we need to protect her. We foster the authenticity and curiosity of all through outdoor and ‘real green learning’ experiences.
Our Planet.
Kaitiakitanga. Oneness
Promoting education that fosters caring relationships with ourselves, others and the planet.
Advancing authentic voice, creativity and nature education for the betterment of future generations.
Spirit & Planet
Together we help learners identify, embrace and value their true-self and develop their authentic voice. Through experiences of curiosity, creativity and connection, learners develop strength and pride in their unique cultural story, spiritual identity and emotional language
Mind & Planet
Together we help learners develop, empower and practice critical thinking, problem solving empathy & awareness.
Through opportunities for inquiry and mindfulness, we learn to connect with and explore their thoughts, feelings and actions.
Body & Planet
Together we help learners identify and understand the planet as a living energy and the many ways in which we are all connected.
