Mindful Wild Steps

Illustration of a sitting fox with a reddish-brown body, white chest and tail tip, black legs and ears, and black nose, against a black background.
Illustration of a sitting fox, with a brown body, white belly, black legs and ears, and a white-tipped tail.

2025

The Year of Discovery

Term 1: Land • Term 2: Water • Term 3: Air • Term 4: Fire

Ambience 🎶
Two children playing outdoors near a large tree. One child, a girl, is standing with her arms extended, and the other, a boy, is sitting on a tire swing hanging from the tree.
Camping scene with a white tent set up on a grassy, sandy area surrounded by trees. Two people are sitting near the tent, engaging in activities on the ground, with backpacks, and various supplies nearby.
Three children climbing on rocky terrain near a rocky cliff face, with bushes on either side.
A child kneeling on an orange striped mat, using hands to sprinkle seeds onto a piece of bread covered with cream cheese; a rolling pin and a bag with various seeds are nearby, and the child wears a striped shirt, shorts, and a safety vest.
Children engaging in arts and crafts, painting with watercolors, and surrounded by art supplies on a table.
A young girl with long blonde hair sitting on a large rock in a natural outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and rocks, holding leaves and flowers, with a small wicker basket beside her.
Two children sitting and working on a small project outdoors, using tools on a stick or branch, with grass and small plants around them.
A girl sitting on the ground inside a circle made of string, with a black round container in front of her filled with pinecones and a snowball.
Two children and an adult, all wearing safety vests and hats, exploring a rocky creek. One child is pointing at a large rock while the other is holding a small metal bucket.
Two children with dark hair exploring a small woodland area, crouched near a pile of twigs and leaves.
A young boy with glasses sitting cross-legged on a mat outdoors, kneading purple slime with his hands. His clothes and the mat are dusted with white powder.
Children climbing large rocks near a dinosaur statue at a museum exhibit.
Two children sitting on a wooden bench in a wooded area, looking through binoculars and drinking from a juice box.
A young girl with braided hair and hair clips, wearing a white shirt, orange life jacket, and shorts, crouches in a shallow creek, holding a plastic bottle, with her hand submerged in the water. Rocks and tree roots are visible in the creek bed and b
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing a pinkish red dress and brown boots, crouching on grass, placing small black balls on a weathered wooden plank outdoors. In the background, children in sneakers and sweatpants are visible.
Two young girls, one with a red hat and the other with a sun hat, walking on wooden stumps and logs in an outdoor play area, with a group of children and adults nearby.
A young boy kneeling on a blanket, using a metal tool to manipulate cotton inside a stainless steel container, with an adult nearby watching.
A child holding a glass jar, possibly containing salad or herbs, at an outdoor gathering with blankets and toys in the background.
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on rocks near a small creek or pond, surrounded by rocks and trees, with the boy pointing at something in the water.
Two children in orange safety vests exploring a shallow stream in a wooded area, one crouching and touching the water, the other climbing on rocks.
Children and an adult playing tug of war with a rope on a grassy field near trees.
Group of five children sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, facing away, watching the landscape of trees and distant hills.
A woman with long red hair and two young girls are sitting on the ground, working on a colorful paper project together. The girls are drawing and writing on strips of colored paper, which are being assembled into a craft. Various craft supplies, shoe
A girl with long dark hair, wearing a yellow hoodie and gray gloves, is sitting at a wooden table outdoors, working on a graph worksheet with an orange pen, with a pencil case and some supplies nearby.
Person tying a knot in a yellow rope on a wooden post in an outdoor wooded area.
Six children climbing on a large rock formation outdoors near a dinosaur sculpture.
People waiting in line on a metal bridge in a forested area.
Two children examining rocks with magnifying glasses outdoors on a large stone surface.
People gathered around a table outdoors, engaging in arts and crafts activities, with craft supplies scattered on the table.
Five children and two adults walking on a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A woman and a child lying on a picnic blanket outdoors, reading and drawing in notebooks, with trees and a mountain in the background.
Children and adults sitting and standing around a muddy outdoor area, possibly on a forest trail, with some children holding metal trays, and open containers nearby, suggesting a picnic or outdoor activity.
Group of people, including children and adults, having a picnic under a large outdoor canopy. Some are sitting on a blanket, eating and talking, while others are reading or engaging in activities. The setting is a grassy, wooded area with trees in th
A group of children and an adult woman gathered around a white outdoor table in a wooded area, engaging in an outdoor activity with plates, boxes, and supplies on the table.
Children and an adult around an outdoor wooden table, preparing food with kitchen utensils, in a sunny outdoor wooded area.
Two children playing outside near a large tree, one girl standing with arms extended, one child sitting on a tire swing, with a farm and trees in the background.
Child with red hair sitting on a tire swing hanging from a large tree in a rural outdoor setting.
A group of children and a woman are outdoors on a grassy and sandy area near a large tree, with some children holding hands and walking, and others near tables or playing in the background.
Three young girls with long hair, one with a ponytail, are outside, looking at drawings or paintings hanging on a clothesline. The drawings appear to be made with light colors like purple and white, resembling watercolor artwork. The girls are dresse
Two children, a girl and a boy, are standing barefoot outdoors in front of a metal fence with colorful pink and purple watercolor paintings hanging on it. The girl is wearing a bright pink top and patterned pants, and the boy is dressed in a gray shi
Children playing and walking through a shallow pond in an open grassy field with hills and trees in the background on a cloudy day.
Children playing and cooking outdoors at a makeshift table near trees and tires.
A group of people, including children, standing on a grassy field near trees in a rural landscape with rolling hills in the background.
Young girl wearing a handmade wolf mask made of paper with ears, nose, and eyes cut out, standing outdoors in a park with other people in the background.
Children gathered around a table, participating in a pottery or clay activity in a rustic outdoor setting with a dirt floor, wooden and metal fencing, and parked vehicles in the background.
Two children sitting on sandy ground, engaged in an outdoor activity involving a metal pot and some natural materials like grass and twigs.
Person in gray hoodie and sweatpants kneeling on dirt ground, working with planting tools near a small plant, surrounded by gardening supplies and weeds.
Children engaging in outdoor pottery painting on a black mat with various brushes, paints, and plates, sitting on a grassy area.
Child wearing a pink leopard print hat and a gray shirt, holding a music-themed color-changing cup, standing at a messy outdoor kitchen sink with dirt and stovetop grime, cleaning a pan filled with sticks and dirt.
Three children sitting on the grass near a camping tent, outdoors in a natural setting with trees and a cloudy sky.
Children and adults sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows outdoors on a grassy and sandy area during daytime.
A woman and a girl examining and comparing pressed leaves and flowers on paper outdoors, with a small white table, a hammer, a notebook, and a water bottle nearby.
A group of children and adults gardening in a small greenhouse with a wireframe structure, planting seedlings in raised wooden beds, some watering plants, in an outdoor setting with grass and trees.
Six children and two adults gather outdoors on grass, exploring with magnifying glasses and cameras, in a rural setting with a fence, road, trees, and mountains in the background.
Three young children outdoors on a cloudy day, painting canvases hanging on a wire fence. One girl points at a canvas, while another sprays paint and the third watches.
Children playing with blue kinetic sand and small toys inside a black tray on a white table.
Three children painting on paper attached to a metal fence outdoors, with trees and dirt ground in the background.
A young child playing with toy dump trucks in dirt outdoors, wearing muddy boots and a Superman shirt, with one toy truck pouring dirt into another.
Two children kneeling on grass, playing with a small black pot or container.
Two children wearing bucket hats are playing with a pretend outdoor kitchen made of wood; one is stirring a pan while the other watches.
A white bookshelf with multiple books, located outdoors in a natural setting with trees in the background, and a sign promoting a book swap.
Children exploring a small creek with tall grasses and trees in a natural outdoor setting
A young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail planting a small strawberry plant in a garden bed.
Outdoor educational display table with children's books about trees and nature, binoculars, a small animal cage, and nature exploration tools in a forested area.
Three children playing near a small creek surrounded by tall grass and rocks in a natural outdoor setting.
A girl sitting on a patterned blue and white outdoor rug, organizing toys and stuffed animals, with storage bins and various toys scattered around.
Children and adults outdoors in a natural setting, some digging in the dirt, under an overcast sky, with trees in the background.
Three children wearing orange safety vests hike along a wooded trail with trees and bushes around them. One child is standing and reading a sign, while the other two are walking or sitting along the trail.
Three children painting on small canvases at an outdoor table with paint, brushes, and supplies.
Animal bones and remains displayed on a white surface in front of a sign that reads 'Nature Finds Display' with icons of bones, leaves, stones, and flowers.
Three children sitting on a hammock tied between two trees in a park with trees and a tent in the background.
Two children sitting at an outdoor table, engaged in arts and crafts, with various craft supplies such as paper plates, scissors, glue, and decorative items on the table.
Person on a tire swing hanging from a large tree in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.
Two children wearing hats playing outdoors near a wooden play kitchen and a chalkboard on a dirt ground.
A young person in a light pink T-shirt washing dishes at an outdoor rustic kitchen sink with wooden cabinets, a dirty pan, and a colorful tumbler in the background.
Children and adults participating in a craft activity outdoors at a park or garden, with supplies like paper, scissors, and decorative items on a table.
Four people walking in a park with large trees, some wearing hats, during daytime.
Three children sitting and crouching on the ground outdoors, examining something in a small container, amidst grass and shrubs.
Two young girls drawing on paper masks at an outdoor craft table, with other children and supplies visible around them.
Children and an adult gathered around an outdoor table engaged in arts and crafts activities. The table is covered with a colorful tablecloth and various craft supplies, including paper, paint, and scissors. The scene takes place on a grassy outdoor
A woman and five children walking and running on a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A woman and a young girl are sitting on a blanket outdoors, reading books. The woman has long dark hair, wears a dark jacket, and is sitting with one leg extended. The girl has red hair, wears a white shirt, and is focused on her book. There are some
Children and adults gathered outdoors on a dirt ground, some seated on tires, participating in a fishing activity with water and fishing gear, in a wooded area.
People sitting on a picnic blanket under a canopy in a wooded area during a gathering. Some are children with hats, and there are adults engaged in conversation and activities, with food and supplies scattered around.
Adults and children enjoying an outdoor craft activity at a white table set up in a natural setting with trees and a tent in the background.
A group of children and an adult gathered around an outdoor wooden table preparing food, with a wooded area in the background.
Two children sitting on a weathered wooden bench in a dry, grassy field with trees in the background.
A person with red hair sitting on a tire swing hanging from a large tree in an outdoor setting.
Children walking outdoors near a large tree, with some kids playing and others walking in a natural setting, possibly on a dirt path.
Three young girls standing outdoors near a tree, observing and working on paintings or drawings hung on a clothesline.
Two children, a girl and a boy, are standing barefoot on dirt and looking at paintings hanging on a metal fence. The paintings are created with pink and purple paint dripping down.
Children playing in a shallow pond or waterlogged field outdoors on a cloudy day.
Children playing and doing arts and crafts at an outdoor table surrounded by nature with trees and tires.
A group of people, including children, standing and sitting on the ground in a rural outdoor setting, with trees framing the scene and rolling hills in the background.
A young girl with red hair wearing an animal-shaped mask, standing outdoors in a park with trees and other people in the background.
Children engaged in a pottery or clay activity in an outdoor shed. They are standing at a table with various pottery tools and clay pieces, wearing casual clothing and some with hats, with parked vehicles visible outside.
Two children with barefoot feet sitting on sandy ground, collecting and examining nature, with one child using a small spoon and the other reaching into a container, surrounded by sticks, grass, and tools for outdoor exploration.
A person wearing a gray hoodie kneels on sandy ground, working with tools next to a small black container and gardening supplies, including gloves and a bag of soil or fertilizer, on a patch of sparse green grass.
Children creating art with clay outdoors on a large mat spread on the ground surrounded by art supplies.
A young girl wearing a hat is washing dishes outdoors at a rustic kitchen sink with a water filter, surrounded by wood and corrugated metal walls.
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Girl and woman examining pressed flowers on a white table outdoors
A group of children and adults working together inside a small greenhouse, planting seedlings and watering the plants, surrounded by tires and outdoor greenery.
A group of children and adults gathered around a table outdoors, engaging in arts and crafts activities. The table is covered with a colorful tablecloth and supplies like paper, scissors, glue, and decorations are scattered on it.
Family of five walking and playing on a grassy field with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman and a young girl sit on a blanket outdoors, reading education books with trees and mountains in the background.
Children and an adult outdoors on a dirt trail, playing with muddy water, surrounded by containers, shoes, and tires.
A group of people having a picnic under a canopy in a grassy outdoor area, with children and adults sitting on a blanket, some wearing hats, and a few standing or talking nearby.
A group of children and an adult gathered around a white outdoor table, engaging in arts and crafts activities. The setting appears to be a campsite or outdoor park with trees and a tent in the background.
Children gathered around a rustic outdoor wooden table, engaging in a cooking activity outdoors. An adult supervises nearby. The table has various kitchen utensils, bowls, and a stove with pans. The setting is a wooded area with trees and sunlight.
A young girl with red hair swinging on a tire swing attached to a large tree outdoors on a sunny day.
Three children looking at artwork hung on a clothesline outdoors, with a large bush and open field in the background.
Two children, a girl and a younger child, are standing barefoot on dirt in front of a metal fence. They are painting on pieces of paper hanging on the fence with pink and purple watercolor paints. Behind the fence, there are tall trees and the sky is
Two children playing outdoors near a large tree. One child is standing with arms extended, the other is sitting on a tire swing hanging from a branch.
Children walking outdoors on a sandy surface near a large tree, with some children sitting and playing nearby and a woman walking towards the tree.

Wild Steps

NATURE CONNECTION | COMMUNITY | WHOLE-CHILD GROWTH

These sessions are designed for home educating families and those exploring the path, with children aged 4–13+.

Together, we learn, grow, connect and create in ways that support the whole child and the whole family.

Illustration of a sunflower with yellow petals and a black circular center with concentric circles.
Decorative sunflower with yellow petals and a black and yellow concentric circle center.

Our Locations

Helping families thrive in Lutruwita (Tasmania, Australia)

Mangalore

Our Wild Steps Home base

Just 38 minutes north of Hobart, our Mangalore location is a peaceful, private property surrounded by pine, gum and native wattle trees. It’s a space where kids can explore, play and connect with nature in a way that feels free and unstructured.

I feel so grateful to call this place home. It gives us the space to set up a garden, a mud kitchen and plenty of open-ended play areas where kids can build, create and let their imaginations run wild.

Easy to Get To

We have families joining us from all over and Mangalore is an easy drive from:

Brighton – 10 minutes
Claremont – 20 minutes
New Norfolk – 25 minutes
Richmond – 30 minutes
Oatlands – 35 minutes

We also have regular families from Orford, Sandfly and Carlton making the trip.

2025 – Term 4

Dates: 14th October- 17th December 2025
Theme: Discovering Fire
When: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Please note: We’ll have a local excursion in week 5 (always within 30 minutes drive of Mangalore)

  • We are taking expressions of interest for our Tuesday session

Book now and join us for another term of nature, play and connection!

Open outdoor park or yard with large trees, two small white tables on the ground, some buildings in the background, and a few people walking in the distance under clear blue sky.

carlton

Register Your Interest

I’m currently taking names from families who’d like to see regular sessions in this location. You can fill out the form to register your interest and also check for single sessions in Carlton

A landscape of a campsite with several trees, tents, and RVs near a body of water, on an overcast day.

New Norfolk

Register Your Interest

I’m currently taking names from families who’d like to see regular sessions in this location. You can fill out the form to register your interest and also check for single sessions in New Norfolk.

Open grassy field covered in frost with scattered trees and distant mountains under a bright sky.

While younger siblings under 3 are welcome to attend Wild Steps with an older sibling, they won't participate in the term theme activities or receive a nature journal. However, there's still plenty for them to enjoy.

For children under 3, please explore our Mindful Minis sessions or our all-age inclusive Single Sessions. Do note that younger children may require some assistance with activities at our single sessions.

I appreciate your understanding as I strive to offer age-appropriate sessions for our diverse community. For more information, please refer to our FAQ section.

Heartfelt Thanks

I just want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to the beautiful landowners, local parks, councils, volunteers and community groups who make Mindful Wild Steps possible across our little corner of the world.

Your open-hearted support means so much. It allows these wildlings to wander, explore and build real connection; with nature, each other and themselves.

It makes me so happy seeing families return, not just to the sessions, but to the land itself. These places become special to them and that’s what it’s all about.

I’m proud of the care we take, always leaving the land as we found it, with deep respect.

Thank you for being part of something that’s growing into something really beautiful.

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