The warmer weather is fast approaching and this reminds us of the importance of water. If you are passing through the wirra and notice an empty ice cream container, please top it up for our local koala population. The dampness under rocks, logs and leaf litter also provides shelter for many smaller creatures in the wirra.
Not only do the local fauna enjoy a supply of water in the warmer weather, but so do our Stay and Players.
Carers are encouraged to bring along spare clothes as it has been known for children to become enthusiastically drenched! Water play can not only provide sensory experiences for children, but also hand/eye coordination, fine and gross motor development and social interaction. If children are to care for their world, they first need to feel a connection to it. The wirra offers many possible opportunities and spaces for children to explore, experience and connect through water play.
Joy Stewart, 2 November 2018