There’s nothing more magical than seeing your child’s eyes light up as they discover the magic beneath the forest! Come and join us for a whimsical and magical morning exploring and bush walking in Sherbrooke Forest at Grant’s Picnic Ground while learning about the local flora and fauna and maybe even spotting a lyrebird! This workshop includes songs, storytelling and craft activity making your own lyrebird to take home!

The bush kids workshop is run by Anne, a bush playgroup facilitator and early childhood educator who has been running programs in the Dandenong Ranges for over 3 years and has extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna.

Our program is based on the leading research from world-renowned and leading Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot to give your child optimum opportunity to build their gross motor and physical skills through climbing, balancing, walking and fine motor skills during our craft activities. Research clearly shows that the more time your child spends in nature, the better they are prepared for learning and life skills, both physically and emotionally. As Angela illustrates, “too many of today’s children miss out on the full sensory richness offered beyond the walls of the classroom or home.”

Eco Explorers Melbourne is an all-weather outdoor program so you need to make sure you bring appropriate weather protection and clothing. Children must have closed footwear when walking in the bush, sun hats, sunscreen, wet weather gear, plenty of snacks and water and a change of clothes. Our program will only be cancelled in the event of an extreme weather warning; fire, storm, high temperatures and strong wind.

Ages: 4 – 10 years

*Parents must stay and supervise their children at all times.