Raising Wildlings

Nature Education in Aotearoa with Celia Hogan

Raising Wildlings

Show Notes

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in life you meet people who’s experience and inspiration mirrors your own and that is what I feel about my guest today. Celia Hogan is the founder of Little Kiwis in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and we shared such a rich and inspiring chat today which I think you are going to love. 👉 Celia Shares Her journey that brought her to where she is todayAbout Little Kiwis Nature PlayHer inspiration to start her Wild BusinessThe nature play landscape in New Zealand?How...

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