Our School Holiday Program - connecting kids to local Landcare.

With a changing world, it has become increasingly vital to reconnect the younger generation with nature.

Image: KYLP Kingston 2024 'Environmental Superheroes'. Photo credit: Huon Douglas

Understanding the importance of this bond, our "Know Your Local Patch" program was launched in June 2023 with the aim of fostering a love for the environment among children.

"Thank you Landcare Tasmania, was a lovely event. My little one is constantly pointing out rubbish now to help save the fish"

Image: KYLP Dover 2024 'Painting for Swifties'. Photo credit: Bianca Burford

"Such a great event! Thanks Landcare Tasmania for choosing our lovely town for your event. My kids had a great time learning about and painting swift parrots"

Our aim is to help young people connect with their local areas, fostering a sense of curiosity, respect, and stewardship towards the environment. 

Workshops include finding creative ways to discover and develop relationships with our 'local patch'.  At our KYLP events you may find yourself hunting for bugs, painting endangered species, creating a nature journal, or dressing up as an environmental superhero. 

Image: KYLP Launceston 2024 'Happy Habitat'. Photo credit: Bennie Mildren

Every school holidays we host several events statewide, you can find upcoming events on our Know Your Local Patch Calendar. You can also read about past school holiday events and our in-term program here. 

Images: KYLP Eugenana 2024 'Bug Hunt'. Photo credit: Cynthia Schaap

Landcare Tasmania’s ‘Know Your Local Patch’ initiative is part of our Education Program.