Buds n Blooms is an intergenerational nature play group that provides a community led, highly enriched, sensory and outdoor learning and play environment for all ages. The weekly program (Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.30am during school terms), encourages children, older adults and other attendees to engage with the environment in a garden based setting, led by a skilled facilitator.
This program is suitable for all, aged 0-100! Our guided activities and workshops are structured and directed towards ages 0-7 but remain inclusive for all to participate and enjoy. There will be something different happening each time!
Term 4 Activity Schedule
- 14 October - planting giant sunflower seeds to take home
- 21 October - potted herbs for grandparents day
- 28 October - take home your own worm farm in a jar (participants to bring wide mouthed jar with lid please)
- 4 November - planting seedlings in Buds n' Blooms beds
- 11 November - potting up mint cuttings
- 18 November - making wool butterflys
- 25 November - crafting your own long neck turtles with clay
- 2 December - create a spiderweb with natural materials
- 9 December - pesto morning tea
- 16 December - clay hearts
Some other activities participants enjoy at Buds n Blooms include:
- Planting and tending to the EcoHub gardens
- Nature art
- Making food from harvested produce
- Playing and building in the garden space
- Feeding the worms and making compost
- Checking on the fish and aquaponic system
Please remember it is your responsibility at all times to ensure that you are close to your child/dependent, and able to intervene for their safety when needed.
Buds n Blooms is part of our ongoing toddler programs at EcoHub including: Tales and Trails Storytime, Little Makers Loose Parts Play and nature-based free play. Please checkout out Eventbrite Environment and Sustainability Collection for all upcoming event details.
What to expect:
Length
This event goes for two hours, and is quite informal with some guided activities that children and carers can participate in if they wish.
Start time
This event is open for guests to come and go as they please.
Location
Bottom Level - Ngoolark Space, outside in the amphitheatre and garden, with a quiet indoor space also available in Moodjar Room.
Requirements
Sessions will run outdoors in all weather so we recommend bringing a change of clothes, wet weather gear, hats, sunscreen and insect repellent. Please bring your own drink bottle and your own morning tea. Note that shelter from the rain is available.
Type of event and expectations - Playgroup rules apply - children may freely play whilst parents supervise nearby for safety. Quiet spaces will be available at this event.