ParkScience – Mad Mappers & Treasure Hunters
Follow us on our Mad Mappers way. Avoid the White Rabbit and step in line to ensure you don’t get lost like Alice!
Follow us on our Mad Mappers way. Avoid the White Rabbit and step in line to ensure you don’t get lost like Alice!
Birrarung Park is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different birds and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds call Birrarung Park home.
Being in nature makes us feel happier and healthier. The more that we stop, listen and observe the world around us - the more that we learn and connect to nature.
Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
Kurth Kiln Regional Park is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different birds and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds call Kurth Kiln home.
Use your super sleuth skills to find objects in this historic site. Can you find them all?
Become a Wildlife Detective by learning the secrets of the bush. Tune your senses to discover who is hiding out of sight, and use clues to find out who was in the park while no one was looking.
Discover a tiny world below the surface of the water! Identify the creatures that live in Tomahawk Creek and find out what they tell us about our water ecosystems.
Led by our experienced team of Bush Rangers, children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors of Centennial Parklands.
Upper Yarra Reservoir Park is a haven for birdlife. Learn how to identify different types of birds and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds make Upper Yarra Reservoir their home.
Westerfolds Park is home to an amazing array of animals. Become a wildlife detective and discover who lives there from the evidence they leave behind.
Yarra Ranges National Park is home to an amazing array of animals. Become a wildlife detective and discover who lives there from the evidence they leave behind.
Australia's largest bat, the Grey-headed flying-fox, has made a home at Yarra Bend. Find out about these fascinating creatures and watch them cool down, rest and interact with their neighbours as they roost among the trees.
Get your children outside, away from screens and exploring the wild and beautiful spaces of Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands these autumn holidays.
Westgate Park is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different them and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds make Westgate Park home.
Part of the Yarra Ranges National Park, Haining Farm is home to an amazing array of animals.
Do your older kids love nature? Do they need a bit of encouragement to get off the screens? After a bit more adventure and outdoor connection? These holidays we are offering a drop and leave holiday program for five and a half hours in the wild urban bushland of the Darebin Parklands.
Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
Shelter Building is one of the most important survival skills! In this 2hr program, learn from our experienced Education Rangers how to build a natural shelter from sticks, bark, leaves and mud. We'll also have a walk around the park to see if we can spot some animal shelters.
Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this Autumn.
Come and join Parks Victoria rangers in Yarra Ranges National Park and see how many natural treasures you can find!
Australia has amazing native plants and many are found nowhere else in the world. Discover some of the special plants species found at Westgate Park and learn how to identify them.
The Obstacle Challenge is an exciting outdoor activity for young Australians to discover the importance of teamwork and mateship.
Discover a watery bug’s world at Freshwater Lake. Get to know some tiny critters and what we can learn about their presence.
Australia has amazing native plants and many are found nowhere else in the world. Discover some of the special plants species found in Westerfolds Park and learn how to identify plants.
Bats are cool - join us for two hours investigating these interesting nocturnal animals! We will have some bat-tastic fun activities, experts will share their knowledge and stories of what it's like to be a wildlife carer of injured and orphaned bats and we will watch the flyout of Sydney's largest flying fox colony at sunset.
Explore textures and patterns in nature while learning hand building skills with clay in this fun and relaxed session with local ceramicist Elena Bozhko Marshall.
Rainforests are one of the most ancient ecosystems on earth. Join us to discover why rainforests are so special and what connects them to the dinosaurs
Want to see what Bush School is about? Come to our special Nature Play session and check it out by joining our rangers for a morning of fun on our Nature Play site in Fearnley Grounds.
Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this Autumn.
The Dandenong Ranges are home to an amazing array of animals. Become a wildlife detective and discover who lives in the forest from the evidence they leave behind.
Australia has amazing native plants and many are found nowhere else in the world. Discover some of the special plants species found in the Dandenong Ranges National Park and learn how to identify plants.
To kick off Nature Play Week (a little early), Freedom Fairies will be visiting the Park on Saturday, April 15th hosting a nature play craft workshop from 11am-1pm. Kids can participate for the entire length or come and go as they please, taking home their creation once complete!
Join Nurture in Nature’s Nature Ninja for a big, fun, green-friendly ‘picnic where you live’ to celebrate nature and help nurture our future environmental heroes!
Build a better understanding of the natural world around us this term break at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
From getting creative with natural materials, to storytelling and music making, the Weribbee River Trail will host a range of engaging activities for kids.
Let your curiosity come alive and delight your senses as you explore the natural surroundings of Healesville Sanctuary.
Explore your inner Zoo Keeper while having fun and making friends at Kyabram Fauna Park.
We will send more time outdoors, venturing out into our community and local parks for an excursion.
Set your young ones on an adventure exploring the wondrous scenery, plants and creatures of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria with our Seek and Find Nature Cards
Bring your curiosity alive and celebrate the birth of our three gorgeous elephant calves this term break
Kids in Nature Network are thrilled to launch our tenth annual celebration of Nature Play Week in 2023.
Join us for this special online event as we celebrate our achievements across the past decade.
Children are invited to join us for a creative art day at Centennial Park - if your child loves plants and animals and wants to explore their creative side, then this arty day is just for them!
Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
It’s time to get kids off the screens and into our Forest School these April school holidays! Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
Story telling at its finest. Inspiring childrens imaginations through stories based on the great outdoors and the wonder around the natural world.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come on an adventure with the Parks Victoria Rangers and learn all about Sugar Gilders and how to protect their habitat.
Connect to Nature though art in the Greener Wilder West - and create your own beautiful Nature Crown!
Australia has amazing native plants, and many are found nowhere else in the world. Learn how to identify plants and discover some of the special plant species found in the Organ Pipes National Park.
Discover a watery bug’s world at Organ Pipes National Park with a Parks Victoria Ranger. Get to know tiny critters and what they mean to our environment.
Follow us on our Mad Mappers way. Avoid the White Rabbit and step in line to ensure you don’t get lost like Alice!
Join Kids in Nature Network in collaboration with City of Greater Geelong as we celebrate the 10th annual Nature Play Week with a special event for families in the Geelong Botanical Gardens.
Take a guided bush tucker tour with Shared Knowledge around the wetlands of Centennial Park. Learn to identify seasonal native bush foods, and their medicinal and cultural uses.
Details: Exploring the Park Who: Happy Hearts Park Ridge When: Tuesday April 18: 9:30am - 11am Where: Happy Hearts Park Ridge: Brisbane Cost: FREE (Closed to the public) Age Range: 0-5
oin us at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe for our Bush Kids school holiday program where your child will be introduced to essential bush survival skills, including how to use a compass and read maps and go on an adventurous bush walk through the park, practicing essential bush skills, playing nature connection games, tracking and learning about our magnificent Australian flora and fauna and how to care for it.
During Nature Play week this school holidays, family-friendly nature immersions are available in Braeside Park.
Yarra Ranges National Park is home to an amazing array of animals. Become a wildlife detective and discover who lives there from the evidence they leave behind.
A nature amble collecting all sorts of nature treasures in our home made nature collecting boxes.
Join us for a morning of stories, songs and play in nature along the Westbreen Creek
A hands on opportunity for creativity & ingenuity, whilst we search for sticks to create our very own outdoor cubby. With a picnic with our cuddly friends to follow.
Get creative, get crafty, get messy and get immersed in a range of family friendly, nature-based activities at Cranbourne Gardens these school holidays.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Discover how Bunjil the Eagle made Badger Creek and learn simple Woiwurrung words so you can tell your own stories about the Yarra Ranges National Park.
Badger Weir is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different types, and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds make Badger Weir their home.
Come on a treasure hunt through the forest to discover the different fungi that live there and why they are so important for our forest ecosystems.
Australia has amazing native plants and many are found nowhere else in the world. Discover some of the special plants species found at Warrandyte State Park and learn how to identify them
Warrandyte State Park is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different types and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds call Warrandyte and the Yarra River home.
Collecting leaves, Leaf art, sowing seeds and the learning a new Nature Poem- I am tall tree' from the album I am a tree Nancy music program
Led by our experienced team of Bush Rangers, children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bushcraft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors of Centennial Parklands.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Discover a bug’s world at Running Creek, a small creek that becomes a very big waterfall!
Morang Wetlands are is a haven for birds. Learn how to identify different birds and how to use binoculars to help you discover which birds call Morang Wetlands home
Collecting leaves, Leaf art, sowing seeds and the learning a new Nature Poem- I am tall tree' from the album I am a tree Nancy music program
Get your children outside, away from screens and exploring the wild and beautiful spaces of Lizard Log in Western Sydney Parklands these autumn holidays.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
The Obstacle Challenge is an exciting outdoor activity for young Australians to discover the importance of teamwork and mateship.
Plenty Gorge holds special significance to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. Join Rangers to read Aunty Joy Murphy's Welcome to Country book, learn simple Woiwurrung words to tell your own stories and make your own Bunjil or Waa to take home.
Come on a treasure hunt through the forest to discover the different fungi that live there and why they are so important for our forest ecosystems.
Discover nature’s treasures with this ranger led activity. Put your treasure hunting skills to the test by exploring Braeside Park and all its natural wonders.
The Discover Dandenong Creek Festival is back with lots of fun, free activities for all ages.
Kinglake National Park is a protected place that provides refuge for threatened and endangered species.
These school holidays, Firekeepers is excited to offer a drop-and-leave program at Strathdon House in Forest Hill. A program for kids aged 7-13 and an opportunity to leave the screens behind, get outdoors and have a bit of an adventure.
Ever wanted to go on a bushwalk but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a guided walk through Badger Weir in the beautiful Yarra Ranges National Park and learn what you need to do when preparing to go on your own bushwalk.
Get creative, get crafty, get messy and get immersed in a range of family friendly, nature-based activities at Cranbourne Gardens these school holidays.
Children will get an opportunity to create their own windchimes, understand the force of moving air and explore the sounds of various objects.
Come and enjoy us for a morning outdoors for Nature Play Week for our Bush Kids program where we will be exploring, playing, creating and enjoying the outdoors at Royal Park in Parkville.
Shelter Building is one of the most important survival skills! In this 2hr program, learn from our experienced Education Rangers how to build a natural shelter from sticks, bark, leaves and mud. We'll also have a walk around the park to see if we can spot some animal shelters.
What: A Very Big Bushwalk – Braeside Park Who: Parks Victoria Junior Rangers When: April 20, 10:00am-11:30am Where: Braeside Park. https://juniorrangers.vic.gov.au/event/a-very-big-bushwalk-braeside-park/#location-map Meeting Location: Braeside Park. Meet the Parks Victoria ranger at the picnic shelter near car park 6 Robin. Toilets are located near the visitor centre. Suburb: Braeside Cost: free Age Range: 6-12 years Max Participants: […]
Ever wanted to go on a bushwalk but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a guided walk through Sherbrooke Forest in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges National Park and learn what you need to do when preparing to go on your own bushwalk.
Ever wanted to go on a bushwalk but don’t know where to begin? Join a local ranger on a guided walk at Westgate Park, where they will teach you all about what you need when preparing to go on your own bushwalk!
Bats are cool - join us for two hours investigating these interesting nocturnal animals! We will have some bat-tastic fun activities, experts will share their knowledge and stories of what it's like to be a wildlife carer of injured and orphaned bats and we will watch the flyout of Sydney's largest flying fox colony at sunset.
Nature Play - Playgroup Picnic is a fun and safe morning spent outside exploring nature in our secure natural play yard.
Want to see what Bush School is about? Come to our special Nature Play session and check it out by joining our rangers for a morning of fun on our Nature Play site in Fearnley Grounds.
It’s time for families to get back some WILD time! Do you have a deep longing to create life-long memories, spend quality time and most importantly connect with your family outdoors?
Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
Be amazed as you uncover the fascinating world of incredible insects, marvellous minibeasts and beautiful bugs at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.
There is nothing quite like water play. Come and join us for some creative craft as we make our own floating boats and put them to the test.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come along and use your Nature Ninja skills at our interactive and creative activities
Go for a beautiful walk through Epping North Conservation Reserve stopping 9 times to complete a nature themed activity to get a stamp for their passport.
ELS facilitators will run nature inspired activities and set up provocations in the magical landscape of the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come along to your local library for a nature play themed storytime.
Collecting leaves, Leaf art, sowing seeds and the learning a new Nature Poem- I am tall tree' from the album I am a tree Nancy music program
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come along to your local library for a nature play themed storytime.
Collecting leaves, Leaf art, sowing seeds and the learning a new Nature Poem- I am tall tree' from the album I am a tree Nancy music program
Families with children 0-5years join us to celebrate Nature Play Week at Wilson Botanic Park!
Come along to your local library for a nature play themed storytime.
A 2 hour bush playgroup for residents of Moonee Valley City Council with lots of relaxing nature play activities.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come and celebrate Nature Play week with the 'The City of Whittlesea' and 'Eco Explorers' with our fully facilitated Bush Playgroup in Doreen.
‘Natured Kids’ self guided school holiday (and beyond) Bug hunt at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for all ages!
Come along to your local library for a nature play themed storytime.
Discover and explore Goldleaf Wetland; enjoy bug hunting, a birdwatching challenge, a nature treasure hunt, a tree study, a hoop study, have a picnic, snuggle up and read a book together or just stomp in the mud ! Something for all ages.
A community and environmental Festival- a celebration of the place we live, and the clubs and organisations that support our community.
