Shelley Hersey

Environmental educator and citizen science facilitator. Specialist in climate change education and nurture through nature approaches. Supporting students and teachers to engage meaningfully with the natural world.
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Shelley grew up in Ōtepoti Dunedin exploring wild southern landscapes. Here she developed a love for the environment and outdoor pursuits. She is a passionate conservationist and is keen to share effective ways to engage rangatahi in field-based learning activities.

These curriculum rich activities are designed to inspire and empower ākonga to take action for their local environment.

Shelley can connect educators and their students to places they may not otherwise experience and create relevant, authentic learning experiences focusing on earth science, biology and ecology.

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we are a team of scientists and science communicators
WE DO FIELD WORK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE ​

Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush Central Auckland Christchurch citizen science climate change Conservation Dunedin earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke's Bay intelligence Invercargill kaitiakitanga Kapiti Macroinvertebrates marine life Mars Moon nature Navigation Nelson North Auckland oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland Taranaki Taupo Tauranga Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

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