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 Summer 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 - Grow Your Own Garden 🌱

Mon 14th April 10am - 12pm

Learn how plants grow and why they're important for us and the animals around us. We'll explore some different plants and take a seed home for our garden!

Day 2 - Nature Crafts 🌻

Tues 15th April 10am - 12pm

Let your creativity bloom as we explore nature’s wonders, make whimsical crafts, and discover the magic of the world around us.

Day 3 - Incredible Insects 🐛

Wed 16th April 10am - 12pm

Discover the tiny world of insects and minibeasts that make up the world around us. We’ll find out more about these creatures and what they need to survive. We might even make some new little friends!

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

Dates:

Mon 14th April 10am - 12pm (Grow Your Own Garden)

Tues 15th April 10am - 12pm (Nature Crafts)

Wed 16th April 10am - 12pm (Incredible Insects)

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.

Please note: Any dogs attending must be kept on a leash at all times.

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