Garden of knowledge
Wed, 10/12/2014 - 10:35amKYLIE MCGREGOR profiles Kindlehill School and its ever-evolving gardens.
Your child
Treating head lice
Tue, 25/03/2014 - 10:03amWith the incidence of head lice on the rise, KYLIE McGREGOR looks at the shift towards chemical-free treatments.
Teachers get help with organic gardens
Fri, 22/11/2013 - 5:23pmTeachers can download a free guide to educating students about growing their own food, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
The allergy epidemic
Wed, 05/06/2013 - 1:58pmKYLIE McGREGOR looks at the sudden rise in childhood allergies, in particular food allergies, and ways to reduce the risks.
Top of the class
Tue, 07/08/2012 - 8:59pmA small Victorian primary school has earned top marks with an inspiring environmental program, including natural wetlands, energy saving, permaculture gardens, chooks and more. PENNY WOODWARD...
State of play
Sun, 29/07/2012 - 4:06pmKYLIE McGREGOR looks at the importance of outdoor play and why children should be swapping screen time for ‘green’ time.
Why Kids Need Nature
Mon, 09/04/2012 - 11:50amKYLIE McGREGOR looks at the importance of outdoor play and why children should be swapping screen time for ‘green’ time.
Be smart, avoid pesticides
Sun, 02/10/2011 - 12:13pmNew studies have found a link between prenatal exposure to certain pesticides and lower IQs in children, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Cubbies too cool for school
Thu, 29/09/2011 - 4:54pmCool Cubbies are enough to make big kids green with envy, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Kids urged to adopt a farmer - New scheme links schools with organic farms
Sat, 19/02/2011 - 10:50amSchools are linking up with organic growers in the 'Adopt a Farmer' scheme, reports SIMON WEBSTER.