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23 – 24 Sep

Nature Play Melbourne

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Celebrate Nature Play Week and delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences on Oak Lawn and in The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this spring.

Learning Facilitators and volunteers will support your child to find joy in connecting with the natural world through a range of nature-inspired experiences. Children will be inspired by signs of spring, bursting flower buds and play in the magic of the Gardens.

Inclusive experiences for all ages and families.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 23 Sep
  • 10am - 2pm 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 24 Sep
  • 10am - 2pm 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location

The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Book online for Nature Play Melbourne

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9252 2300
  • email address: rbg@rbg.vic.gov.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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