The Royal Flying Doctor Service NSW/ACT is bringing something special to the community on June 12th today!

It is a morning of fun with a nature-based storytime that promises to be anything but ordinary.

From 10am to 11:30am, local families will dive into the world of 'Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World' with author Tania Moloney herself.

"Nature Ninja and two nature-loving friends are on a mission to protect the planet," Tania explains.

"They're striving to make the world a greener place for all. But here's the thing – they're not actually allowed out of their backyard on their own, so what difference can they REALLY make?"

It's a question that resonates with children everywhere, particularly in rural communities where kids often feel disconnected from the big environmental conversations happening in cities.

But Tania's story – and her life's work – proves that caring for your patch of nearby nature can ripple outward in ways you'd never expect.

Since 2012, Tania has been travelling the world in her mobile classroom, aptly named The Nature Bus, working with children, educators and parents to nurture strong connections with nature.

She's presented at national and international conferences, run professional development programs, and built a reputation as someone who genuinely understands how children learn and grow through outdoor experiences.

"Through my work, I teach children that taking even the smallest actions to care for their nearby nature can make a positive difference for the planet," she says. "And it helps them grow and thrive too."

As the founder of Nurture in Nature Australia and an award-winning children's book author, Tania brings serious credentials to Packsaddle. But there's something else that makes this visit special – this is her debut children's book, born from a childhood dream she's carried for decades.

"I've secretly wanted to be Nature Ninja ever since I was six years old," she admits with a laugh. "Now I can be!"

After the storytelling, children will get their hands busy making Nature Spinners – a craft activity that extends the book's themes and gives them something tangible to take home.

It's the kind of hands-on learning that sticks with children long after the morning ends.

The event speaks to something deeper about rural communities and their relationship with the natural world.

Out here, children already know the rhythms of the land, the importance of rain, and the satisfaction of growing things.

What Tania's visit offers is a way to connect that existing knowledge to broader environmental stewardship – showing children that their rural upbringing isn't a limitation but a superpower.

For parents looking to nurture their children's natural curiosity about the world around them, this storytime offers something precious: permission to believe that small actions matter, that backyards can be launching pads for global change, and that every child has the potential to be a nature ninja in their own community.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service's support of this event reflects their understanding that health and wellbeing extend far beyond medical care – they encompass the connections between people, place, and purpose that make rural communities thrive.

For more information about the Nature Ninja Storytime at Packsaddle on Thursday, June 12th (10am-11:30am), contact Ali Lloyd on 0436 920 769.

The morning promises to be one where children discover that you don't need to travel far to make a difference – sometimes the most important adventures begin right in your own backyard.