The Makuru Hands in the Earth Day took place on Saturday, 25th July.  A huge thank you to Kristi, our own wise woman, who gives her time & energy freely to make these days such a magical experience for all who are there.  The children who are at the right age help to build the fire and keep it going, make damper together, and are given hours of free play together in a nature setting.  It is quite hard to explain how fantastic these days are.  The children are content and there are no quarrels to contend with.  With Kristi's guidance our children are empowered to keep themselves and each other safe in nature.

In Kristi's own words...
"We shared around the fire, while children played in mixed ages, in the wild spaces around us.
We were the antennas of their playful noises and they ran free as kids have always been able to.
The safety net cast was a couple of strong lines that tied them together, "you go everywhere with each other and if one of you leave, you all know to where they have gone. If this is broken, you sit with the adults for the rest of the day.  If a small child follows you, you bring them back".  By making them responsible for each other, they become grounded and play well together.  Then the adults can use their other senses for protecting and supervising, from a relaxed distance."

Our next Hands in the Earth Day is in Djilba on Saturday 29th August 2020 from 10am till 4pm.  Come and join Kristi with the GHSS P&F to create a timeless space for children and their families to be in nature in the beautiful Golden Hill Bush River area.  $5 per person for food or $20 per family.  All food is vegetarian.  Bring what you need to be comfortable in the bush area.