Interactive sustainability experiences with cultural institutions

Sacred Earth, Sustainable Futures: First Nations Climate Playhouse

The world-first â€˜Sacred Earth, Sustainable Futures: First Nations Climate Playhouse’ - an interactive climate solutions experience - was held during Climate Action Week Sydney 2025 at the Australian Museum.

The experience was supported by a 2024 Innovation and Ideas Grant from the City of Sydney, and was delivered by 100% First Nations owned business TIPIAC Pty Ltd and Be The Future, in collaboration with additional First Nations businesses.

Thank you to the Australian Museum, Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub and Environmental Education NSW for supporting the Innovation and Ideas Grant submission.

Miniature Lego scene of three wooden birdhouses with flower gardens, trees, and small plants, set on numbered parking spots.
A teacher presenting to a classroom of young students seated on cushions, with a slide titled 'How does nature make you feel?' and a tree image projected on a screen.
Children and adults in a classroom raising their hands in front of a screen displaying a presentation about sacred Earth and sustainable futures, with some seated on the floor and others standing behind.
Lego toy scene with green baseplate, colorful flowers, small animals, toy vehicles, and a large palm tree with a yellow star on top.
Person hanging decorated paper ornaments on a clothesline with clothespins in a classroom or craft setting.
Children playing with Lego and toy animals on a mat, wearing green vests, in a classroom setting.
Four students in navy playground uniforms standing on an interactive floor projection in a school hallway.
Children gathered around a table building a miniature city with colorful bricks, plush trees, and small structures.
A child drawing with a green crayon on a piece of paper attached to a clipboard during school activity.
LEGO model of two wooden birdhouses with green, red, yellow, and pink decorative elements and colorful flowers in the surrounding garden.
Colorful plastic building blocks and toys arranged on a carpeted surface. In the background, children are visible, possibly in a play or classroom setting.
Three women standing in front of a large screen displaying the word 'Imagine' and animated images, with cushions on the floor, in a modern room with indoor plants.
Miniature Lego houses with flower gardens and green trees on a LEGO platform, with a window and trees outside in the background.
Young boy with blonde hair wearing a green shirt, smiling at the camera, seated at a table with a toy and other items.
Children and adults interacting with an interactive floor projection displaying a landscape scene with a tree and a sunset sky.
An adult woman wearing glasses and a black T-shirt helping two young children, one boy and one girl, with an activity at a table. The children are wearing yellow vests, and the scene appears to be in a classroom or workshop setting.
Group of children and adults in a classroom, with children sitting on the floor, some sitting on red and gray cushions, and adults standing behind. A presentation screen displays the words 'Sacred Earth, Sustainable Futures, First Nations Climate Pla
Indoor room set up for a children's event with red and gray mushroom-shaped cushions on the floor, a tree decoration, a presentation screen about climate playhouse, and tables and chairs in the background.
A woman smiling and wearing a t-shirt that says 'future makers,' standing in a room with children engaged in an activity.
Logo with a globe in the center and colorful rays extending outward. The text above reads 'BET THE FUTURE' and below says 'For the Wild.'

Be The Future For the Wild: Celebrating World Environment Day

We celebrated World Environment Day with a wild educational excursion like no other at Taronga Zoo Sydney from 3 - 5 June 2025.

Limited spaces for Stage 2 and 3 students were available for this unique learning experience, delivered by Taronga Zoo Sydney and Be The Future.

This wild educational excursion intertwined the chance to come face to face with animals and their environments, and to explore climate solutions using interactive digital floor games and recycled materials.

Woman holding a small animal, possibly a turtle, in front of children at a zoo or wildlife center.
Large screen showing a close-up image of a tiger's face, with an audience seated and watching in a dark auditorium.
Man holding a turtle in front of children during educational presentation in a forest setting.
Group of children and adults sitting on the ground, observing a hedgehog walking nearby.
Children participating in an interactive activity with a large projected image on the floor inside a church with brick walls and stained glass windows.
Various small potted green plants arranged on a table, with some loose plants scattered around.

Students experienced three rotations throughout the day:

  • Adaptions in a Changing World Workshop | Taronga Institute for Science & Learning (Map ref 9L)

  • Climate Solutions Workshop | Taronga Centenary Theatre (Map ref 12J)

  • Self-guided visit (including lunch) | Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo Sydney has been providing schools with unique learning experiences that align with curriculum for over 40 years.

Be The Future is pioneering interactive climate solutions experiences that provide awe-inspiring storytelling, interactive digital floor games, and hands-on activities.

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