Spring is the perfect time to experience pollinators in action, with the park bursting into colour. Join our experienced educators at Parramatta Park’s historic Dairy precinct for a full‑day adventure discovering the vital role pollinators play in keeping the park buzzing - from tiny insects to flying foxes - and learn how these creatures help plants grow and flowers bloom.

In this full‑day program, children will:

Search for bugs and record discoveries in a nature journal

Adventure through the park to see spring blooms in Wistaria Gardens and spot flying foxes in their treetop home along the river

Build a pollinator/insect hotel from natural materials

Explore seasonal plant life through hands‑on activities and observations

Enjoy nature play and reflection time to sketch, share findings and deepen learning

The day is paced to allow plenty of outdoor play and time to notice how spring transforms the park.

This program is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Please note: Our programs are primarily child-led nature play experiences. Whilst we have planned themes, children co-create the program each day and may not engage in scheduled activities.

Things to know before you attend

Please come prepared, as this program takes place outdoors and will go ahead in all-weather, unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). Children must wear enclosed shoes.

This is a drop-off program for children aged 5 - 12 years. Parents do not attend with children.

Our drop-off school holiday programs have an adult to child ratio of 1:10. We are unable to offer 1:1 support for children. If you would like to discuss the needs of your child with us, please email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or assist us by completing the accessibility requirements and behavioural needs questions when registering.

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

Bringing lunch, including morning and afternoon tea

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

Wearing enclosed footwear

Providing the Educator with a medical treatment plan and clearly labelled medicine (with the child’s name and instructions) at drop-off, should medication be required. Examples include EpiPen for anaphylaxis, asthma inhaler, or allergy medication.

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 or at the time of the program

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.

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