Nature Dough Kids Workshop
Description
Nature Dough is just the activity you 'knead' for children!
In this fun and hands-on workshop, children will make their own 'nature dough' incorporating the colours, scents and textures of plants.
This is a sensory rich experience for children to observe and celebrate plants in their creations, with the rare opportunity to use plants from the Botanic Gardens.
Children can take their own dough home for further sensory play or use moulds to create ornaments.
There is an outdoor component to this workshop so please dress accordingly to the weather conditions on the day.
Nature-based wellbeing at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium are unforgettable experiences for the soul and senses, and will equip you with life-long skills to nourish your wellbeing and relationship with nature.

About Emma
Emma Lewellyn designs and delivers Therapeutic Horticulture and Nature-based wellbeing programs at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.
Emma is a horticulturalist, garden educator and designer, with a background in holistic health.
Her practice is grounded in the ethics and principles of permaculture, honouring earth care, people care, and equity.
At the Botanic Gardens, Emma develops and delivered tailored programs for various community cohorts with an emphasis on social inclusion and co-creation.
Her approach is strengths-based and client centred.
She also runs a suite of engaging public workshops and wellbeing sessions for staff and volunteers.
This workshop can be delivered as part of the Therapeutic Horticulture program and customised for a particular group, inquire by contacting bgshevents@sa.gov.au for more information.
*Please note that this nature dough contains gluten
Event details
Dates: Monday 28 September 2026
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Goodman Building, Adelaide Botanic Garden (C6 on the map)
Tickets: $20.00 per child (inclusive of booking fees)
Recommended for children ages 5+
Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult / caregiver throughout this event, tickets are not required for accompanying adults.
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Plan your visit
- Getting to the event
Tram
Adelaide Botanic Garden has a tram stop close to its Main Gate on North Terrace. The tram stop is called Botanic Gardens and it is approximately 100 metres from the entrance. Travelling by tram is free of charge in the city centre. Please visit Adelaide Metro for more information.
Bus
The Garden can also be accessed by bus. Please check Adelaide Metro for bus services into the city.
Already in the city? A free city connector bus stops on North Terrace and East Terrace, close to the Garden's Main Gate entrance on North Terrace.
Bikes and Scooters
Bikes and scooters can be used to get to the Garden, but please note that they are not permitted inside the Garden for the safety and comfort of visitors.
Bike racks are available outside the Garden entrances. Please only walk your bike through the Garden.
Car
Car parking is available on Plane Tree Drive and Hackney Road (also accessed off Plane Tree Drive). Please see parking details below.
Please note that visitors are not permitted to drive their vehicles inside Adelaide Botanic Garden or onto Botanic Park. - Parking
Parking
All car parks are accessed off Hackney Road.
Ticketed car parking is available on:
Plane Tree Drive - use car parks here to enter via the Friends' Gate and Conservatory Gate
Hackney Road - use car parks here to enter via the Hackney Gate, or to access the Goodman Building or State Herbarium. Car parks here are adjacent to the Rose Garden; take an immediate left as you enter Plane Tree Drive to access them. There is also a small car park immediately north of the National Wine Centre, also off Hackney Road.
Our ticket machines are cashless and paperless - these machines will only accept credit or debit card payments.
To use the machines, input your vehicle registration number plate into the machine when prompted, select the length of time you would like to park for and tap your credit/debit card.For instructions on accessing a receipt/tax invoice for your ticket, please click here.
Parking fees apply from 8am - 10pm on Monday - Saturday.
There is free parking on Sundays and public holidays.
Accessible parking spaces are available within all 4-hour parking zones and are free of charge for people displaying a disability parking permit. For visits longer than 4 hours, permit holders are welcome to park in 10-hour bays, and can pay half the ticketed price for the duration of the stay.
Find out more about parking at Adelaide Botanic Garden and Botanic Park.
See the car parking map for more information on where to park and zones.
All funds collected from ticketed parking are used to support conservation, education and horticulture at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.
- Toilets
You can find toilets at five locations across the garden. They all include accessible toilets and baby change tables:
Noel Lothian Hall, between the Rose Garden and Kitchen Garden (C6 map reference).
Schomburgk Pavilion, by Evergreen Deli, the Museum of Economic Botany and the Diggers Shop (D4 map reference).
Simpson Kiosk, by Botanic Lodge and Restaurant Botanic (C3 map reference)
Classgrounds, between the Friends' Gate and Conservatory Gate (A4 map reference, adjacent to Plane Tree Drive, Botanic Park). These include a Changing Places facility. You will require a mlak key to access these toilets.
Francis Arbor, to the west of the Garden (E3 map reference)
- Food and drink
There are some perfect spots for al-fresco dining in the Garden. Grab a coffee or lunch under the shade of an old oak tree at Botanic Lodge, relax with lunch next to the Mediterranean Garden at Evergreen Deli, or indulge in a fine dining experience at Restaurant Botanic. See more here.
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