Nature Play SA acknowledges Traditional owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and Elders past, present and emerging.
Activities tagged: Metro & Greater Adelaide
Anstey’s Nature Adventure Kits
Hosted By: Tea Tree Gully Library
Are you an adventurer or a discoverer? Our library mascot Anstey loves seeing children discovering the library, so we have put together a discovery kit full of all the tools you will need to go on an adventure, look for clues and find all the answers to our Anstey's Adventure Quiz! Kits are on loan for a maximum of two hours. Kids must be checked out and checked back in inside the library.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 5 - 10 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Tea Tree Gully Library
When: Daily throughout the festival period.
Registration Required:
www.cttg.sa.gov.au/ansteyadventure
For further information:
Michelle Elliot 08 8397 7449 [email protected]
Kid’s Nature Challenge
Hosted By: DEW: Cleland Wildlife Park
Explore the nature of Cleland Wildlife Park! Get active, have an adventure of discovery on the kid's nature challenge. Fun activities include: Nature mud art, create a cubby, nature hunt and find your favourite Cleland place.
Cost: Family $61 (2A + 2C) (1A + 3C), Adults $25.50, Child (aged 4-15inc) $12, Concession $20, Free entry for carers. All activities are free with park entry
Target Audience: Families
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Cleland Wildlife Park
When: Daily throughout the festival period.
Registration Required:
No Booking Required
For further information:
Cleland Wildlife Park 08 8339 2444 / Andrea Smith 08 8339 2769 [email protected]
www.clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au
TimberNook October School Holiday Programs
Hosted By: TimberNook SA
TimberNook is an innovative nature-based programs combine a health and educational curriculum to bring children outdoors in sensory-rich experiences that inspire, restore, and challenge the mind and the body. Our October School Holiday kids-only programs will see unique play experiences ranging from a life sized-car wash, to digging for dinosaur bones, to playing with colour and creativity on a grand scale, or building a water run in the woods, followed by hours of free play in the beautiful surrounds of the Douglas Scrub camp site.
Cost: $55.00
Target Audience: 4 - 7 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Girl Guides SA Douglas Scrub camp site
When: Monday 9 October
Registration Required:
https://timbernook-australia.sharetribe.com/en/elissa_pearson
For further information:
Elissa Person 0408 849 141 [email protected]
Making Fire, Making Glue
Hosted By: Adelaide Botanic Garden
Learn how Aboriginal people make fire using just what is around them in the Australian bush. How they make glue from plants!
Cost: Free
Target Audience: All ages
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Meet at the Schomburgk Pavilion unless itÍs raining, in which case it will be held in the Lecture Theatre of the Goodman Building
When: Monday 9 October
Registration Required:
No Bookings Required
For further information:
Website: botanicgardens.sa.gov.au Phone: 8222 9311
Nature Play in Bentley
Hosted By: City of Tea Tree Gully
Mud Pies, mud pit, nature weaving, rock pets, carpetry for little hands. Shallow skate bowl, playground, disability access swing & doggy park. Outdoor fun at its best. The program is in collaboration with the Avenues Childrens Centre, Holden Hill Kindergarten.
Cost: $5.00
Target Audience: 2 - 5 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Bentley Reserve - Holden Hill. Access from Bently Avenue
When: Tuesday 10 October
Registration Required:
https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/Events_and_places/Events_programs_and_activities
For further information:
Jackie Hallam
08 83977 425
Family Fun Nature Play Session
Hosted By: Wild Imagination
You can expect a whole lot of outdoor fun including mud play, nature craft, loose parts play, water play, bush cubby building, potion making, tree climbing, tyre swings and lots more fun and games. We will also be making seed bombs with flowering natives for the children to take home. Bring a change of clothes and bag for your muddy items. We have a warm shower available for those cooler spring days! Children of all ages and capabilities are invited to join us, along with their grown ups. We cap the sessions at 200 people, this is to ensure an enjoyable experience and so that there is no line up for activities or toilets. Location is fully fenced and secure with toilets and coffee van inside.
Cost: $25 per Child + $5 Adult
Target Audience: 1 - 12 years and their grown ups
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: The beautiful olive grove in the Park Lands on East Terrace, corner of Halifax Street, Adelaide. Lots of free parking available on East Terrace and surrounding streets.
When: Friday 6 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Brooke Davis 0404 233 731 [email protected]
SpringFest 2018
Hosted By: Flinders University
Come and Explore the Flinders Way at SpringFest.
Flinders University is calling all explorers to experience our spring garden fun, education and entertainment!
Held during the school holidays, we've partnered with Nature Play SA to cultivate a packed program of free activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
Come and be amazed by the weird, wacky and exciting wonders of science live on stage, construct your own cubby house overlooking our picturesque lake, or create a seasonal seed bomb to take home to your garden..SpringFest is a great day out for all kids big and small!
Cost: Free
Target Audience: Family Event
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park
When: Friday 6 October
Registration Required:
https://flinders-university-springfest-2018-nature-play-sa.eventbrite.com.au
For further information:
Bec Lever 8201 3415 [email protected]
Family Fun Nature Play Session
Hosted By: Wild Imagination
You can expect a whole lot of outdoor fun including mud play, nature craft, loose parts play, water play, bush cubby building, potion making, tree climbing, tyre swings and lots more fun and games. We will also be making seed bombs with flowering natives for the children to take home. Bring a change of clothes and bag for your muddy items. We have a warm shower available for those cooler spring days! Children of all ages and capabilities are invited to join us, along with their grown ups. We cap the sessions at 200 people, this is to ensure an enjoyable experience and so that there is no line up for activities or toilets. Location is fully fenced and secure with toilets and coffee van inside.
Cost: $25 per Child + $5 Adult
Target Audience: 1-12 years and their parent/guardian
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: The beautiful olive grove in the Park Lands on East Terrace, corner of Halifax Street, Adelaide. Lots of free parking is available on East Terrace and surrounding streets.
When: Sunday 1 October
Registration Required:
www.wildimagination.com.au/family
For further information:
Brooke Davis [email protected], 0404 233 731
Family Fun Nature Play Session
Hosted By: Wild Imagination
You can expect a whole lot of outdoor fun including mud play, nature craft, loose parts play, water play, bush cubby building, potion making, tree climbing, tyre swings and lots more fun and games. We will also be making seed bombs with flowering natives for the children to take home. Bring a change of clothes and bag for your muddy items. We have a warm shower available for those cooler Spring days! Children of all ages and capabilities are invited to join us, along with their grown ups. We cap the sessions at 200 people, this is to ensure an enjoyable experience and so that there is no line up for activities or toilets. Location is fully fenced and secure with toilets and coffee van inside.
Cost: $25 per Child + $5 Adult
Target Audience: Kids Aged 1-12 years and their grown ups
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: The beautiful olive grove in the Park Lands on East Terrace, corner of Halifax Street, Adelaide. Lots of free parking available on East Terrace and surrounding streets.
When: Saturday 7 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Brooke Davis 0404 233 731 [email protected]
Bugs, Bats and Bees with Sophie Thomson
Hosted By: City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters
Children will learn all the fun and exciting facts about bugs, bats and bees and why they are so important to have in your garden.Before the workshop is over they'll have the chance to get crafty with a special activity.
Cost: Free
Target Audience: 5 - 12 years
Region: Metro and Greater Adelaide
Where: St Peters Library - Benquest Hall, 101 Payneham Road St Peters
When: Monday 2 October
Registration Required:
For further information:
Simone Wise-Carrig 0883 360 339 [email protected]