The Young Naturalist: Nature Discovery & Citizen Science with iNaturalist

Young Naturalists will investigate Australian biodiversity in our unique Nature Laboratory and venture into the park to discover insects, fungi, wildlife and native plants in the forests and mangroves, as they learn Nature Photography and participate in Citizen Science with our Young Naturalist Nature Discovery Project.

Join our Discovery Team to get active in Nature-

* Explore the forests and mangroves to discover the insects, fungi, and wildlife that inhabit these ecosystems.
* Discover the native plants that create essential habitat for insects, fungi, and wildlife.
* Learn the essentials of Nature Photography for citizen science, as we focus our Canon cameras on the plants, fungi and insects that provide habitat and food for wildlife in Sydney Olympic Park.
* Become a Citizen Scientist by participating in our Young Naturalist Nature Discovery Project with iNaturalist and the UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science.
* Investigate our spectacular collection of insects and fungi through hands-on activities, using microscopes and magnifying lamps, in our unique Nature Laboratory.
* Experience the magic of magnification as you view flower pollen, fungal spores, butterfly wings and insect antennae under the microscope.
* Discover the unique relationships between insects and plants.
* Create scientific drawings of your favourite insects & plants in your Young Naturalist Sketch Book.
* Get up close & personal with our LIVE Spiny Leaf Insects (Extatosoma tiaratum).

*** This workshop will go ahead in the event of rain***

What to expect
Children will experience a 'Sense of Wonder' about our Natural World!

Children will take home
*A sketchbook with Young Naturalist Sticker on the cover
*Souvenir bookmark

Children, please bring Your Curiosity!

For more information about the workshops content, please visit our website: youngnaturalist.com.au.
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TICKET OPTIONS

General Admission $100 per child
Creative Kids Voucher $0* (Use your Creative Kids Voucher to cover the total cost of the workshop).

CHECK OUT our two other Nature workshop alternatives: 

Thursday 13th of July 

Friday 14th of July

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VENUE/ADDRESS

Education Annex
Bicentennial Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127, Australia.
P10F is the closest carpark located near the outdoor gym.
Event address: https://www.google.com/maps/pl.
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NOTES

*Minimum age requirement: 7 to 16 years old.
*Maximum 20 children/workshop.
*Please bring a snack, lunch, drink, hat, and sunscreen.
*Children MUST wear enclosed shoes in our workshops.