Lizard Log Bush School Thursdays 2026 (2.5 - 5 year-olds)

Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the woodlands of Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands. It’s about climbing, collecting, splashing, balancing, building, and wandering - without rushing to the next thing. 

Term 4: Thursdays Oct 15- Dec 17

Each week at Bush School brings something new to discover! We’ll follow the rhythms of the season and see what’s happening in the bush- from cheeky channel-billed cuckoos and laughing kookaburras to colourful rainbow lorikeets and ibis exploring the wetlands. We’ll be planting, building shelters, searching for nature’s colours, making paints and dyes from plants and mud, creating tree spirits from clay, turning bush treasures into festive decorations, and so much more. 

There’ll be plenty of time to play, explore, get muddy and follow whatever sparks children’s curiosity. As always, our sessions are shaped by the weather, wildlife and the wonderful things children notice along the way. 

Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities. 

What to expect: 

• Nature-based free play and sensory discovery 

• Mud, sticks, leaves and imagination 

• Bushcraft and storytelling

• Carer-child connection through shared outdoor experience 

• Practical take-home ideas for nature play 

This is a stay-and-play program — carers are part of the learning journey too. 

Age: Children 2.5 - 5 years

Meeting point: Meet at the Spotted Gum shelter at Lizard Log, in Western Sydney Parklands. Best parking is in East Car Park, Lizard Log.

Google Maps location pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WEDg5jRVrCgUanKK9

Things to know before you attend  

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds, thunderstorms or total fire bans).

We require a minimum of 10 participants for this booking to go ahead. We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or give us a call on 02 9339 6645 for assistance.

What to bring to the event  

Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:  

• Bringing a refillable drink bottle and a small snack for morning tea

• Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)  

• Wearing enclosed footwear

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell  

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:  

• We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell  

• We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours of the program time

• We/I have been asked to self-isolate  

• We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.  

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.