About me
Daniel Burton is the CEO and co-founder of Educated by Nature, a world leader in play-based nature education since 2014. A qualified primary school teacher, education consultant, rites of passage facilitator, musical theatre artist and nature connection mentor, Daniel’s work sits at the intersection of play, wellbeing, learning and relationship. He supports schools and communities to create the conditions for rich outdoor play, learning and belonging. Daniel is a certified Nesting Ambassador and holds Senior Playwork Practitioner training through Play Australia. He works with schools and communities to strengthen play-based outdoor learning, wellbeing and nature connection - and advocates for play for all ages, including protecting space for adolescent play. Daniel shares his work through keynotes, workshops and consultancy in Australia and internationally, helping adults step back, notice more, and create the conditions where people can explore, discover and thrive outdoors.