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Life Rocks Connects Children, Families & Teachers with the Wonder of Nature
Dirt Defenders board game - cooperative soil science game for families

Dirt Defenders

The Cooperative Soil Science Adventure

Engaging Gameplay That Makes Soil Science Seriously Fun

Become a Soil Scientist, Artist, Engineer, or one of 10 unique character roles as you team up to protect underground ecosystems. Packed with laugh-out-loud mini-games, from charades to creative challenges, this cooperative card game makes learning about soil ecology irresistibly fun. Perfect for family game nights, classrooms, and homeschoolers ready to dig into something different.

2-6 Players • Ages 12+ (younger with support)
10 Unique Character Roles & Fun Mini-Games
STEM-Aligned Learning & Critical Thinking
Inspires Environmental Stewardship & Eco-Literacy

Teaching from the Ground Up

How Sustainability Boosts All Subjects with Practical Tools

Integrate Sustainability Across Every Subject with Nature Connection

For a healthy future, sustainability must be integrated into every subject and as a cross-curriculum requirement, it provides endlessly rich learning opportunities to boost EVERY subject significantly. We want to break it down for you and provide simple, applicable exercises, tips and tricks, tools and practical prompts to have up your sleeves.

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Tuesday 27th January @ 11am

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Teaching from the ground up - sustainability education
Children exploring nature and learning about earth science outdoors

SCHOOL INCURSIONS

Inspire Curiosity. Explore Nature. Dig Into Science.

Hands-on earth science, geology, and sustainability incursions for early learning and primary schools.

Our playful, curriculum-aligned workshops bring the natural world to life through soil, rocks, worms, plants, and wonder—sparking critical thinking, creativity, and care for Country.

Aligned with Australian Curriculum V9.0
Tailored for Kinder to Year 6
Delivered by experienced, passionate facilitators
Melbourne & Regional VIC | Kinder – Year 6

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VISION

For humanity to develop a culture of deep connection with nature, for a happier and healthier future.

MISSION

To anchor childhood development and earth sciences at the heart of education and serve as a key ally in connecting children with nature.

PURPOSE

To support children, families and teachers in accessing the best action-based earth science and holistic health education, resources and services.

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PROGRAMS

Earth Science Discovery Sessions: Life Rocks Earth Science Incursions can be booked for your classroom or home, we cater for ages 4 -12 and have a range of exciting, educational and curriculum aligned classes for your students.

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