Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan is the Perfect Place to Visit This Summer Holidays

Take a drive to Mount Annan to visit the beautiful grounds of the Australian Botanic Garden and enjoy fun workshops while you're there this Summer school holidays.

Santa's Studio

Join us at Santa’s Studio! Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presents for their family and friends. Children will be introduced to a range of art mediums and natural materials to make presents your parents and grandparents will love. Dress ups encouraged! Price includes all art materials. 

Where:  Lakeside Pavilion​, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
When:   Tuesday 20th December 2022 | 12:00 - 1:30pm 
Cost:     $18 per child | Foundation and Friends Members $16 per child. Supervising adults and infants under 12 months attend free of charge.
Age:      Recommended for children 4 - 10 years and their families.

For more information visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan website. 

Water Warriors

Jump into the wild world of water this summer at the Gardens!  Keep cool as we go dip-netting by the pond to see freshwater ecosystems come to life – what tiny critters will you discover?! We’ll learn how plants use their superpowers to save water in the midday heat before becoming Horticulturalists for the day as we learn how to start our very own mini succulent and cacti nursery to take home!  A parent or carer is required to supervise children in their care for the duration of this program. Parents, carers and infants 12 months and under attend free of charge.

Where:  The Bowden Centre​​​​​​​, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan
When:   Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th January 2023 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM ​​​​​​​
Cost:     $18 per child | $16 Foundation and Friends Member per child​​​​​​​
Age:      Recommended for children 5 - 12 years

For more information visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan website. 

Aboriginal Biscuits and Bush Tea

Accompanied by a First Nation guide, children will experience a taste sensation with Indigenous bush foods and ingredients. They’ll discover how Indigenous foods were traditionally prepared and consumed and how these foods are still enjoyed and savoured in our cooking today!

Where:  The Bowden Centre​​​​​​​, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan​​​​​​​
When:   23rd January 2023 | 10:00 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 2:00 
Cost:     From $18/child
Age:      6-12yrs

For more information visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan website. 

Eco Art

Unleash your creative side at the Australian Botanic Garden! During the program, you’ll find inspiration in the winding Garden paths and follow in the footsteps of great Australian artists. Express yourself as you experiment with natural materials to create a series of artworks to take home and to be left on location. Learn about the vital role art plays in our scientific research at the National Herbarium of NSW!
Price includes all art materials.

Where:  The Bowden Centre​​​​​​​, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan​​​​​​​
When:   Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th January 2023 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM 
Cost:     $18 per child | $16 Foundation and Friends Members child​​​​​​​
Age:      5-12 years old

For more information visit the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan website. 

Sunset Spotlight Tour

Experience the Garden and its fascinating night-life on this adventure by torch-light. The Garden is an oasis waiting to be explored! Wander the garden pathways and visit biodiversity 'hotspots' such as the ponds to look for nocturnal animals - some who fly in for the night, others who are long-term residents. Use your senses and some tech-gadgets to help locate animals. You may see Golden Orb spiders, Brush-tailed Possums, Microbats, Flying Foxes or Tawny Frogmouths.

Where:  Mount Annan Drive Gate, The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan​​​​​​​
When:   Friday 25th November | 7:30 - 9:00pm  Friday 16 December | 7:45 - 9:15pm  Friday 27 January | 7:45 - 9:15pm  Friday 24th February | 7:30 - 9:00pm ​​​​​​​
Cost:     $42 per adult (16 years and over) | $20 per child (8-15 years)​​​​​​​
Age:      Recommended for ages 8+. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

For more information visit Royal Botanic Garden Sydney website. 

To find out more information about all the fun things happening, head to the Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan website.

 

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