Tall gums tower over the damp, grassy clearing at Girrakool, where our CONNECT journey begins. Brisk, cool air greets our hands and faces. Calling our curiosity to explore, the bushland welcomes us with gentle wonder. The past, present and future of this place are held in the hearts and hands of those who love Girrakool.

In the late autumn and early winter of 2022, a group of homeschool children and their families met in Girrakool National Park, Central Coast NSW to CONNECT with this place and each other. Over eight weeks, we recorded our journey. This is our story.