Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney, Australia

 

Education




 

Dandy Lions
Come to play in the Garden!

A delightful morning of gardening, craft, storytelling and play for young children and their carers. Each week we explore a new garden-related theme, with specially designed activities for children under the age of five. Join Royal Botanic Garden Sydney education staff for:

  • Garden activities
  • Art and craft
  • Storytelling
  • Music and dance
  • Garden walks
  • Playtime

Term 2, 2012 

Week Dates Theme
1 Tues 24 April
Thurs 26 April
Hide and Seek - camouflage creatures
2 Tues 1 May
Thurs 3 May
Full Moon Festival
3 Tues 8 May
Thurs 10 May
Mother's Day
4 Tues 15 May
Thurs 17 May
Autumn Daze
5 Tues 22 May
Thurs 24 May
Munch 'n' Crunch Veggies

When: 10.30 am - 12 noon Tuesdays and Thursdays during school term - time.

Cost: Book for a term of Tuesdays or a term of Thursdays - $44per family for 5 week term (max. 2 children, $20 per extra children). Casual places are also available each week $11 per family. Friends of the Botanic Gardens $40 for term bookings, casual places $10

Bookings essential: ph 9231 8134 or 9231 8331.

Where: Lawn next to Victoria Gate Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Enter through Victoria Gate from Mrs Macquaries Road. Click here for map.

Public transport: Take bus route 441 from the Queen Victoria Building. (The first bus of the morning leaves from QVB at 10.08 am and arrives at Dandy Lions at 10.15 am) The closest train station is Circular Quay and it has pram access.

Parking: Metered parking is available along Mrs Macquaries Road

Further information: Community Education, ph: 9231 8134

Please note: We do not go ahead if it is raining, if there are high winds, or if the temperature is above 35 degrees celsius.

To join the Dandy Lions email list or for more information, please contact sophie.daniel@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au or relle.mott@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au  

 

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