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Useful Information
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Event dates
02 July - 03 July 2024
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Price
FREE
10am - 2pm
No bookings required - Drop in anytime. -
Location
Meet at The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
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Duration
4 hrs
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Session Times
10am - 2pm
Drop in anytime. -
Social Script
Nature Play Melbourne
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Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn, surrounds and The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this winter. Learning Facilitators and volunteers will support your child to find joy in connecting with the natural world through a range of nature-inspired activities.
Children will be inspired by the glistening water drops, the clues of frost, the changing colours and the magic of the Gardens.
Inclusive experiences for all ages and families.
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