Do you have a curious child? A child that loves ADVENTURE, CLIMBING, DIGGING, BUILDING and searching for BUGS? Then this workshop is just for you! Come along and see what our Eco Explorers bush program is all about!

Children will go on an adventure searching for clues that tell us about the animals that live at Braeside Park. There will be a scavenger hunt and children will search for footprints, burrows, bones, nests, bugs, webs, footprints and even poo! They will learn about life cycles, plants, bugs, wildlife and maybe even spot a kangaroo!

The children will be encouraged to use their bodies through climbing, balancing and explore the bushland with friends. They will also learn important bush skills such as tying rope knots and constructing a nature cubby. This is a great activity for encouraging team work, problem-solving, creative thinking as well as learning essential bush skills. There will be plenty of loose parts to inspire creative play and their imagination. Perhaps they will paint signs for their new cubby, or construct a flag or make a pretend fire. Whatever it is, they will be gently guided and supported by our facilitator Katie.

Katie, our workshop facilitator is an environmental scientist with over 20 years experience delivering workshops to school aged children. Research clearly shows that children benefit enormously from being outdoors both physically and mentally and our unique bush program aims to connect children with nature in a supportive and nurturing environment while building confidence, social skills and a deep appreciation of our natural world.

This is an all weather, outdoor bush program so please ensure your child has appropriate wet weather clothing such as raincoat and boots and a small backpack with water and food. 

Ages  3 – 12 years

*Parents are responsible for their child at all times.