Trails & Tots

03/09/2026

Slight change for our Nature Play this morning to adapt to the elements

10/08/2026

Some photos hinting at something coming in Term 4 with Hapū Wānanga Taranaki 👀🌿

More details coming soon!

13/07/2026

Our Term 3 weekly Nature Play sessions are nearly full! 👀 Run over to our website to sign up.

*New for Term 3*
All of our Nature Play sessions will take place at the same location (outdoor space around Pukekura Scouts Hall). WHY?
• Tamariki benefit from returning to a place: increased connection with taiao; familiarity and comfort with the space and activities; confidence getting into play and exploration.

We’ll now also be able to offer coffee and tea ☕️ for parents!

www.trailsandtots.co.nz

07/07/2026

TERM 3 Calendar and Sign Up now on our website.

Come join our weekly outdoor groups. Free to participate thanks to our generous supporters. Sign up and information:
www.trailsandtots.co.nz

30/06/2026

The sun came out for a beautiful, crisp morning- our last meetups of the term. Next term’s calendar will be up on our website next week. Check out the photos for the planned schedule. ☀️💚

02/06/2026

June 5% Project – Trails & Tots 🌿

This month we’re supporting Trails & Tots, a Taranaki-based initiative by The Nature Connection Trust that helps whānau connect with nature through free, weekly outdoor meet-ups for parents, caregivers, pēpi, and tamariki.

Focused on nature play, wellbeing, community connection, and exploring the outdoors together, Trails & Tots creates welcoming spaces for families to build confidence outside while developing a deeper connection with Taranaki taiao.

Funds raised this month will help support the ongoing delivery of their weekly nature-based sessions, ensuring more local whānau can access meaningful outdoor experiences and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

Website: https://www.trailsandtots.co.nz/

02/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to be the June recipient of Shining Peak Brewing 5% Project. The funding will directly support our growth and expansion to cater to more whānau across Taranaki. A great excuse to grab some mates and head to Shining Peak for some kai or drinks this month!

June 5% Project – Trails & Tots 🌿

This month we’re supporting Trails & Tots, a Taranaki-based initiative by The Nature Connection Trust that helps whānau connect with nature through free, weekly outdoor meet-ups for parents, caregivers, pēpi, and tamariki.

Focused on nature play, wellbeing, community connection, and exploring the outdoors together, Trails & Tots creates welcoming spaces for families to build confidence outside while developing a deeper connection with Taranaki taiao.

Funds raised this month will help support the ongoing delivery of their weekly nature-based sessions, ensuring more local whānau can access meaningful outdoor experiences and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

Website: https://www.trailsandtots.co.nz/

11/05/2026

Recent highlights 📸

Come join us tomorrow at Ratapihipihi for this week’s walks. More info and sign up can be found on our website.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYLdfTtk8dV/?igsh=NHB5amwwYTI4MXRl

05/05/2026

Join us next week for more time outdoors together 🍁🍂☀️

Full term calendar and sign up (free!) on our website:
www.trailsandtots.co.nz

20/04/2026

Term 2! 🌿
Looking for fun, outdoor activities to do with your little one(s) this term? Check out our weekly sessions!

Full calendar and sign up can be found on our website. www.trailsandtots.co.nz

All of our programmes are free to participate (koha welcomed) thanks to our incredible funders. The TOI Foundation is supporting a significant portion of our weekly programmes this year 🙌🏼