Welcome to the first Tumut Landcare Junior Garden Club! We are inviting you to be one of our first members and sign up for this FREE 3 day event, run from 9am to 12pm on the 7th-9th of October. We have lots of fun planned- so read on if you're interested!

Parents/guardians are invited to stay, but it is not required. There will be tea and coffee facilities available if you choose to stay. This program has been developed for 8-15 year olds but your child is younger or older and you think they’d enjoy it, please reach out!

Tuesday 7th October: Plant & Create (9:00–12:00)

09:00–09:20: Welcome, introduction, and safety briefing

09:20–10:00: Tour of nursery and “What’s growing?” scavenger hunt

10:00–10:15: Snack break- snack provided

10:15–11:15: Garden bed building—children fill beds with soil, sow seeds (beans, herbs, tomato)

11:15-11:30: Worm farm fun!

11:30–12:00: Paint and decorate garden beds; make creative plant labels

Wednesday 8th October: Grow & Nurture (9:00–12:00)

09:00–09:20: Check seedlings, review growth and watering basics

09:20–10:00: Build simple trellis and “Which plants climb?” activity

10:00–10:15: Snack break - snack provided

10:15–11:15: Companion planting and simple pest-prevention talk; make bug hotels

11:15–12:00: Decorate pots, plant a seed to take home, and quick reflection journal

Thursday 9th October: Celebrate & Share (9:00–12:00)

09:00–09:20: Tool care and garden walk—inspect, clean, and sort tools

09:20–10:00: Native vs. non-native plant exploration; hands-on planting stations

10:00–10:15: Snack break - snack provided

10:15–11:00: Harvest and taste herbs/greens; nature art (rock painting or suncatchers)

11:00–12:00: Group bug hotel assembly, feedback circle, certificates, and celebration

When booking your ticket, please book for all 3 days.

This workshop has been proudly funded by a NSW Government Holiday Break grant, with support from the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.