School holiday activities January 2010

The three Gardens have a changing program of hands-on activities designed for children during the school holidays. Activities often cater for the whole family.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

A Passage to India ... lots and lots of lotuses!

Inspired by the AGNSW exhibition 'Garden & Cosmos', the Botanic Gardens Trust has developed an Indian themed summer holiday program. Children will take a guided walk to see the lotus ponds in full bloom, make block prints using lotus seed pods and paint henna patterns on bamboo �paper� or their hands and feet.

When: Mon 11-Fri 15 & Mon 18-Fri 22 January. Two sessions daily: 10.30-12 noon and 1-2.30 pm
Cost: $15 per child (6-12 years), $13.50 discount for Friends or groups (10 or more)
Bookings: 9231 8134 or 9231 8331

Mount Annan Botanic Garden

Kids Grow Wild

Looking for fun in the holidays? Contact our Visitor Centre to see what�s on.

When: Tuesday 6 October-Friday 16 October
Where: Education
Enquiries: 4634 7935

Mount Tomah Botanic Garden

Twisted Twirly Trees

Create your own twisted twirly trees covered in magical tiny leaves during these school holidays.

When: Thurs 8 Oct & Wed 14 Oct, 11am - 1pm
Where: Waratah World Heritage Education Centre
Cost: $12 per head + Darden entry fee (Parents pay entry fee only)
Booking/Enquiries: Phone 4567 2154

Mr Sneeze and the Lost Bees

Help Mr Sneeze find the gold in the Garden. Family self-guided activity suitable for sleuths of all ages.

When: all spring, 10 am-4 pm (5 pm during daylight saving)
Where: Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Cost: $3.00 per quest + Garden entry
Booking/Enquiries: 4567 2154

For the full program of events at the three Gardens, visit the Events and Activities Calenders:

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