Seedlings at Mount Annan
Join experienced Early Years educators for playful, hands-on learning for your little one in the heart of the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan..

The Bowden Centre, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Selected Wednesdays
9.30am – 11.30am
Term pass $140 per child
Casual pass $21 per child per session
2 hours
Discover, Learn and Grow in the Garden!
This special program helps early learners grow and develop surrounded by nature at the Botanic Garden. Children will explore, build, engage their senses, discover and play!
Seedlings provides a captivating combination of garden–based activities, games and stories for children aged 2.5 – 5 years and their caregivers.
Children will explore their local Botanic Garden, connect with the natural world, and discover the fascinating plants and wildlife around them. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, resilience and social skills with other children in a safe, supportive environment. Each term also includes a special session led by a First Nations educator, offering children and caregivers the opportunity to learn more about Country.
Each session is designed to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and build a lifelong love of nature.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult carer.
- Babies not participating in the program may attend free of charge with their ticket–holding sibling.
- This program runs in all weather so don’t forget to pack your gumboots, rain jacket and your hat!
Get the most out of Seedlings with a term pass!
Term passes provide the best value for money, delivering the 8-session term for the price of 7. Join us every week to strengthen your child’s relationship with the natural world.
Term passes are on sale now. Purchase a term pass for the first date of the term and it will be your pass for the rest of the term.
| Date | Time | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 September | 9.30am | Nature Craft Party |
| Wednesday 22 October | 9.30am | Sensory Exploration |
| Wednesday 29 October | 9.30am | Shelters and Hollows |
| Wednesday 5 November | 9.30am | Waterways |
| Wednesday 12 November | 9.30am | Dirty Hands |
| Wednesday 19 November | 9.30am | Safety Safari |
| Wednesday 26 November | 9.30am | Sustainable Gardening |
| Wednesday 3 December | 9.30am | Wild Water Dreaming |
| Wednesday 10 December | 9.30am | Summer Holiday Fun |
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Also available at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Get your tickets here.

Frequently asked questions
The Bowden Centre, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
Parents or carers are expected to attend and participate in the session and are responsible for their children's whereabouts and safety.
We will still do a fun rainy-day program so bring your gumboots and be prepared to jump in puddles. We do not go ahead if there are thunderstorms or high winds, or if the temperature is above 35 degrees Celsius. If the program is cancelled and if you have booked a ticket you will be notified via email by 8:30am on the morning of the program and be given a full refund.
Please be advised as per our terms and conditions: A. Refunds, Cancellations and Booking Changes B. Online tickets
- No refunds apply for cancellation of tickets purchased online.
- A request for a date change can be made in writing no less than 48 hours prior to the program commencement time. Approval of a date change is at the discretion of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust.
Please see our website for full terms and conditions.
For any enquiries please contact us on [email protected].