Bullock Creek : Wanaka's Unique Urban Nature Classroom

Our Bullock Creek Wetlands continue to see a diverse range of visitors who come to enjoy the benefits of the FOBC restoration programme.

In 2023, our unique urban wetland at the headwaters of Bullock Creek was an outdoor classroom for many of Wanaka pre-schools to introduce our youngest community members to nature.

With the Wetlands located right in town and within easy walking distance for many of the local pre-schools, Bullock Creek has proven to be an ideal venue for conducting education programmes like Educate for Nature (Te Kakano), Enviroschools (National Programme), and Wai Wanaka Education programmes.

Clemmie & Anna from Aspiring Beginnings ELC in Wanaka recently had their article about AB’s visits to Bullock Creek published in “The Space” magazine - [A Early Childhood Education publication]. Their article is very well written and worth a read. Their reflections about our Bullock Creek classroom and the interaction of AB tamariki with nature is delightful. Definitely worth a read!

NOTE: This article was first published in The Space Magazine issue 75. Reprinted with permission.