Nature Playgroup Summer Sessions 2025 @ CERES Brunswick East

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 - Sounds of Nature 🎵
Mon 20th January 10am - 12pm

The natural world has lots to tell us if we listen. Celebrate the sounds of nature, and get crafty making some music of our own.

Day 2 - Let it Grow 🌱
Tues 21st January 10am - 12pm

Let’s learn how veggies, fruits, and flowers grow from tiny seeds to beautiful things in our gardens. We’ll do some planting to fill our homes with greenery.

Day 3 - Nature Crafts 🌸
Wed 22nd January 10am - 12pm

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

Day 4 - Incredible Insects 🦗
Thurs 23rd January 10am - 12pm

Grab your magnifying glasses and come explore a miniature world. We'll go searching for bugs and minibeasts, and learn to how to create home for our small garden friends. 

Day 5 - The Wonders of Water 🌊
Fri 24th January 10am - 12pm

Let’s escape the heat with water play! We’ll look at how the wildlife around us interact with water, and have some fun exploring and playing with the water around us.

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

Dates:

Mon 20th January 10am - 12pm (Sounds of Nature)

Tues 21st January 10am - 12pm (Let it Grow)

Wed 22nd January 10am - 12pm (Nature Crafts)

Thurs 23rd January 10am - 12pm (Incredible Insects)

Fri 24th January 10am - 12pm (The Wonders of Water)

 
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