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Activities tagged: cubbies
Nature Play Roxby Downs
Hosted By: Strengthening our Families Program
A day of guided outdoor activities in a local park, including a nature scavenger hunt, cubby building and tree climbing, mud play, nature crafts.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 0 - 12 years
Region: Arid Lands
Where: Lion's Park, Roxby Downs, SA
When: Thursday 12 October
Registration Required:
No booking required
For further information:
Sarah Curtis 0422 000 210 [email protected]
The Great Gum Flat Adventure
Hosted By: Yorke Peninsula Council
Come and join the Great Gum Flat Adventure! Loads of nature play on offer, including cubby-building, nature art, trail walking, Nharangga connections, scavenger hunts, birds and bugs, and lots more! Feel free to engage in unstructured nature play or join in with scheduled nature play sessions for a variety of age groups and interests. Pack a picnic basket and rug and enjoy morning tea in the sunshine. End the holidays on a high enjoying the great outdoors!!
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 0 - 14 years
Region: Northern and Yorke Peninsula
Where: Gum Flat reserve and walking trail, corner of Gum Flat Road and Old Port Vincent Road, Minlaton
When: Tuesday 10 October
Registration Required:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-great-gum-flat-adventure-tickets-49162287726
For further information:
Letitia Dahl-helm 8832 0000 or [email protected]
Spring Holiday Nature Playgroup
Hosted By: Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup and The Hut Community Centre
Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup are holding a family event during the spring holidays at The Old School Community Garden in Stirling. During the playgroup, children can explore and play at many of our nature art and play activities. There will be a sausage sizzle and coffee available on the day. Activities for the morning will be:
* Make delicious herb, flower and mud soup at our soup kitchen. So much messy fun! *Play in our sandpit watercourses. *Clay play *Nature sensory exploration for babies *Quiet reading area under the big old ash tree *Dress ups *Role play in the cubby house *Loose parts play *Exploring the garden *Nature Crowns
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 0 - 5 years and their families
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: 100 Old Mount Barker Road, Stirling
When: Sunday 8 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Zoe Locke 0433 670 752 [email protected]
Scrubby Cubbies
Hosted By: Natural Resources Kangaroo Island
Nature Players and their families are invited to join us for some cubby making! There will be plenty of sticks, branches and leaves to build your very own cubby in the park. Bring your picnic rugs to enjoy a picnic in your cubby.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 3 years and above
Region: Kangaroo Island
Where: Flinders Chase National Park
When: Saturday 30 September
Registration Required:
Registration encouraged to help event planning
For further information:
Call the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre on 8553 4471 or visit the website
Nature Play Roxby Downs
Hosted By: Strengthening our Families Program
A day of guided outdoor activities in a local park, including a nature scavenger hunt, cubby building and tree climbing, mud play, nature crafts.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 0-12 years
Region: Arid Lands
Where: Lion's Park, Roxby Downs, SA
When: Thursday 5 October
Registration Required:
No booking required
For further information:
Visit the facebook page here, or contact Sarah Curtis on 0422 000 210
Cubbies @ the Forest
Hosted By: Natural Resources South East (DEWNR)
Spend a day in the forest building cubbies, exploring walking trails and engaging in nature. Test your skills on a low ropes course or take some time out in the bell tent listening to stories. Lots of hands on activities for the whole family will be on offer including face painting, mud play and bush craft. A sausage sizzle and drinks will available or bring a family picnic.
Cost: Free. There will also be a free sausage sizzle for registered participants and coffee/cold drinks available to purchase.
Target Audience: Families & children any age
Region: South East
Where: Kay Native Forest Reserve, Mt Burr. Only 10mins from Millicent. See website for directions.
When: Wednesday 11 October
Registration Required:
Register your interest via the website here.
For further information:
Visit the Natural Resources website, or email Vanessa Freebairn here.
Cubbies @ The Lake
Hosted By: Natural Resources South East (DEWNR)
Enjoy creating a cubby within the Valley Lake Conservation and take part in a range of Nature Play activities including bush craft, mud play & Face painting. Family Yoga and Story Telling sessions will also be on offer. A sausage sizzle and coffee van will be on site or bring along a picnic lunch.
Cost: Free. There will also be a free sausage sizzle for registered participants and coffee/cold drinks available to purchase.
Target Audience: All ages
Region: South East
Where: Valley Lake Conservation Park, Davison Drive, Mount Gambier
When: Tuesday 10 October
Registration Required:
Register your interest via the website here.
For further information:
Visit the Natural Resources website, or email Vanessa Freebairn here.
The Great Gum Flat Adventure
Hosted By: Yorke Peninsula Council
Come and join the Great Gum Flat Adventure!! Loads of nature play on offer, including cubby-building, trail walking, Drawing on Country, Nharangga connections, Nature Scavenger Hunt, birds and bugs, and lots more! Food and drinks will be available for purchase (pack a picnic rug), as well as scheduled nature play sessions for a variety of age groups and interests. End the holidays on a high enjoying the great outdoors!!
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 0-14 years
Region: Northern and Yorke Peninsula
Where: Gum Flat reserve and walking trail, corner of Gum Flat Road and Old Port Vincent Road, Minlaton
When: Sunday 15 October
Registration Required:
No booking required
For further information:
Yorke Peninsula Council Facebook Page or contact Letitia Dahl-helm by phone on 8832 0000 or email.
Cubby Town: by the creek
Hosted By: Nature Play SA
The magic of Nature Play SA's major Cubby Town event has been packaged into an intimate family cubby building adventure in Belair National Park! Discover our special creek-side cubby space, beautiful bell tents for reading and loose parts play, create a eucalypt mask, spot local wildlife, and play to your wild heart’s content!
Cost: $18 child / $5 adult (+ booking fees). National Park entry is covered with your ticket.
Target Audience: Families & children 2 - 12 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Belair National Park, Upper Sturt Road, Belair (site location and directions provided following booking)
When: Sunday 8 October
Registration Required:
Yes – Eventbrite bookings essential (100 tickets available online; no tickets available at the event). Book online here
For further information:
Learn more here or email Claire, our Events Manager