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Nature Playgroup Autumn Sessions 2024 @ CERES, Brunswick East

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Designed for children 2-5 years old accompanied by a guardian. Older siblings are welcome to come along too!


Join us for our special series of Nature Play Autumn Sessions!

Come along to CERES Environment Park in Brunswick East where our experienced early years outdoor educator will guide you to discover our local, abundant ecology through nature play.


Day 1 - Earthy Stuff!
Tues 9th April 10am - 12pm

Description coming soon!

Day 2 - Waterway Wandering
Wed 10th April 10am - 12pm

Join us for play along the Merri Merri Creek exploring all things water, plants and birds!

Day 3 - Heart of the Harvest
Thurs 11th April 10am - 12pm

Explore the Honey Lane Farm and foods we can watch grow at home


Day 4 - Nature Crafts!
Fri 12th April 10am - 12pm

Fairies and craft!

"Being outdoors in nature offers unplanned, unknown, unpredictable encounters; these are significant provocations for learning." (Adapted from Waters, 2012)


Dates:

Tues 9th April 10am - 12pm (Earthy Stuff!)

Wed 10th April 10am - 12pm (Waterway Wandering)

Thurs 11th April 10am - 12pm (Heart of the Harvest)

Fri 12th April 10am - 12pm (Nature Crafts!)

 
Cost:

$25 per child, per session

Testimonials:

" Really fantastic ... the kids are still raving about it! They learned so much in the happy, relaxed and fun atmosphere - created by their amazing teacher :)"

"Loved the experience. Very relaxed. Great to get the children outdoors exploring. Can't wait for the next one." 

"We had a wonderful term, a great mix of unstructured and structured play! Fantastic educator"


What you'll learn:

Nature-play and curiosity are at the heart of this program. Our thoughtfully designed learning experience will connect your children with nature, allow them to explore independently, discover the wonders of our natural world and participate in caring for our environment and people.

What to bring:

Children should bring a hat, water bottle, and a snack. Consider bringing along a change of clothes as things may get messy!

What to wear:

Outdoor clothing that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes and a hat; dress for all weather conditions.

Appropriate for:

Designed for children 2-5 years old accompanied by a guardian. Older siblings are welcome to come along too!

Location:
You will meet your educator at the CERES Visitors Centre.



For further questions please call (03) 9389 0144 or email studentprograms@ceres.org.au


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Refund policy

CERES reserves the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient numbers. If we cancel the workshop you will be entitled to a 100% refund, or you may choose to transfer to another date, subject to availability. If you decide to withdraw 7 or more days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain a 10% administration fee. If you decide to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain 100% of your workshop fee.