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The Explorer - Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis and enjoy live commentary in the comfort of…
Useful Information
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Event dates
10 January - 11 January 2023
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Price
FREE
No bookings required -
Session times
Tues 10 Jan
Wed 11 Jan
10am - 2pm -
Location
Meet at the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden, Melbourne Gardens
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Duration
4 hrs
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Social Script
Summer Nature Play
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Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences in the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden this summer, led by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s experienced Learning Facilitators. Watch them find joy in connecting with the natural world through a range of nature-inspired activities, going barefoot and paddling in the rill, or simply playing amongst the coolness of the bamboo.
Suitable for all ages and families.
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