Kids have lots of creative and active fun in the Garden with our professional, enthusiastic educators!
This all-day school holiday program is full of fun and adventures in the Garden. Kids spend the day exploring the garden and connecting with nature!
BUGS & BEASTIES
Tuesday 15th January 2019
Look for bugs and beasties as we explore the garden. Dip net in the pond, hunt for minibeasts and meet a garden expert. Get messy creating with clay, plant Swan River Daisy seeds to take home to grow and relax with animal yoga and meditation. Plus games, outdoor play and so much more!
WATER GRUBS
Thursday 17th January 2019
Summer is here, so pack your swimmers and a towel for a day of water play! You’ll also get to design and print your own tote bag, visit the ‘Plants with Bite’ exhibition at the Calyx and meet a horticulturalist. Plus you’ll do gardening, art, craft and lots of other fun activities!
JUNGLE ADVENTURES
Monday 21st January 2019
Explore the rainforest and make jungle slime! Take a guided tour of Latitude 23 glasshouse and a visit to the Calyx to see plants that bite! Make a rainforest-inspired sun catcher, pot a plant in the Cryptogam house and go on a photo scavenger hunt. And of course there will be lots of games and other outdoor fun too!
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Celebrate the Lunar New Year garden-style! Design and paint a paper lantern, visit the oriental garden and learn about plants from our resident expert. Can you use chopsticks? Let’s have fun playing games with chopsticks and learning about the year of the pig! Plus plant in our special Cryptogam house, do outdoor play, gardening, craft and more!
Watch our Garden Grubs video here
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