Supporting Environmental Learning Through Art, Science and Storytelling

 

Chris Rockley Studios develops practical resources that help teachers, educators and community facilitators engage learners with the natural world through observation, creativity and inquiry.

Resources are designed to complement Creative Ecology programs and can be used before, during or after workshops, incursions and excursions.

Whether you're exploring biodiversity, pollinators, coastal environments or scientific illustration, these materials provide meaningful ways for learners to deepen their understanding of the natural world.

Resources Available

Observation & Discovery Sheets

Encourage students to observe closely, ask questions and document their discoveries.

Resources may include:

  • Nature observation templates

  • Biodiversity recording sheets

  • Habitat surveys

  • Species investigation worksheets

  • Drawing prompts

  • Reflection activities

Creative Ecology Activities

Practical activities that connect environmental learning with creativity.

Examples include:

  • Pollinator investigations

  • Nature-based storytelling prompts

  • Scientific illustration exercises

  • Place-based learning activities

  • Environmental art projects

Teacher Support Resources

Materials designed to assist educators in planning and extending learning experiences.

Available resources may include:

  • Curriculum links

  • Learning intentions

  • Discussion prompts

  • Follow-up activities

  • Suggested reading and research

  • Resource lists

Field Guides & Reference Materials

Supporting students to identify, record and interpret local species and environments.

Examples may include:

  • Plant observation guides

  • Pollinator identification resources

  • Coastal species guides

  • Botanical illustration reference sheets

Program Resource Packs

Many school programs include downloadable resources that support learning before and after the session.

Examples:

Pollinators & Biodiversity

  • Teacher guide

  • Student worksheets

  • Species recording sheet

  • Extension activities

Coastal Ecology

  • Observation journal pages

  • Field survey templates

  • Habitat investigation sheets

  • Classroom follow-up activities

Art Meets Science

  • Observation and drawing activities

  • Scientific illustration worksheets

  • Reflection questions

  • Creative response tasks

Scientific & Botanical Illustration

  • Step-by-step observation exercises

  • Botanical study pages

  • Drawing templates

  • Species recording activities

Coming Soon

Chris Rockley Studios is developing a growing library of Creative Ecology resources for teachers, environmental educators, community groups and nature-based learning programs.

Future resources may include:

  • Printable activity packs

  • Student workbooks

  • Field guides

  • Educator toolkits

  • Nature journals

  • Professional learning resources

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One strategic suggestion

I would create the page now, even if you only have 3-4 downloadable PDFs ready.

Start with:

✅ Pollinator Observation Sheet

✅ Botanical Observation Worksheet

✅ Scientific Illustration Starter Activity

✅ Coastal Biodiversity Recording Sheet