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14 – 15 Apr

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 autumn.

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 the falling leaves and seeds, the changing colours and the magic of the Gardens.

Inclusive experiences for all ages and families.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 14 Apr
  • 10am - 2pm 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 15 Apr
  • 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
  • Visit website for Nature Play Melbourne
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Accessibility

  • 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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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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