Addressing the polycrisis involves all members of society, including young children, who should have a say in matters affecting their lives. This is particularly relevant in the context of education. Early Childhood Education for Sustainability (ECEfS) should be both relevant and meaningful to young children. We start from the premise that children are eco-citizens, with a unique, child-sized perspective on the natural environment. In this study, we analyzed video observations from ethnographically inspired fieldwork, in which children expressed disgust during foraging activities. These experiences of disgust elicited both repulsion and attraction. Such ambiguous reactions challenge our traditional understanding of the discomfort associated with disgust. Based on these findings, we through a transdisciplinary approach propose that direct encounters with natural elements that can evoke disgust should be included in ECEfS, as they offer valuable content for education and further our understanding of how to address polycrisis.