Seedlings Nature School at Sydney
Join experienced Early Years nature educators from the Garden who will facilitate play-based activities and nature experiences with you and your little one.
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Meet at Farm Cove Eatery, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting July 30, every week for 8 weeks.
10am – 12pm
Term pass $130 per child
Casual pass $18.50 per child per session
2 hours
Returning for Term 3 on Tuesday 30 July
Seedlings Nature School provides a captivating combination of nature-based activities, games and stories for children aged 2.5 – 5 years.
Participation in nature play has the ability to enhance children’s curiosity and creativity, boost self-esteem and improve resilience, allowing them to learn, make decisions and develop understanding in a natural, safe environment. Time in nature is a fun, informative and wonderful investment in your child’s future.
- 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.
Wanting to get the most out of Seedlings Nature School? Term passes not only provide the best value for money, delivering the 8-session term for the price of 7, but also help 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 |
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Tuesday 30 July | 10am | National Tree Day |
Thursday 1 August | 10am | National Tree Day |
Tuesday 6 August | 10am | Colours of Nature |
Thursday 8 August | 10am | Colours of Nature |
Tuesday 13 August | 10am | Garden Fairies |
Thursday 15 August | 10am | Garden Fairies |
Tuesday 20 August | 10am | Science Week |
Thursday 22 August | 10am | Science Week |
Tuesday 27 August | 10am | Spring has Sprung |
Thursday 29 August | 10am | Spring has Sprung |
Tuesday 3 September | 10am | Indigenous Literacy Day |
Thursday 5 September | 10am | Indigenous Literacy Day |
Tuesday 10 September | 10am | Shelters and Hallows |
Thursday 12 September | 10am | Shelters and Hallows |
Tuesday 17 September | 10am | Garden Celebration |
Thursday 19 September | 10am | Garden Celebration |
Frequently asked questions
Farm Cove Eatery, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
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 ChangesB. 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]
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