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City of Parramatta Council’s Bushland Interpretive Program
City of Parramatta’s Get into Nature Program aims to encourage and educate local residents and visitors on issues surrounding the natural environment, as well as raise awareness of biodiversity in and around Parramatta. The Program includes a range of interactive experiences for all ages. Check out our upcoming events and register to attend below.
Get Into Nature Events
Get Into Nature – Edible Natives Workshop
Where: John Curtin Meeting Room, John Curtin Reserve 21 Huxley Drive, Winston Hills NSW 2153
When: 10am to 12pm, Saturday 1 March 2025
Cost: $5.00 bond per person which is refundable upon attendance to the event.
What: Discover how Australian native plants can be used to enhance your cooking, made into cordials and jams and can be used to make dark chocolate taste even more amazing.
There will be a presentation and short talk on various native plants and fresh and dried leaf for you to experience aromas and textures, followed by tasty treats for you to enjoy and recipes to share.
Presented by Linda Pine of Cattai Hills Environment Network (CHEN). Linda has been cooking with native ingredients for over 10 years and regularly makes jams and cordials from native fruit and spices.
Event Images: Linda Pine
Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.
This event is for all ages
Registrations are essential. All participants must be registered to attend. Please ensure to register a ticket for each child and caregiver.
Get Into Nature – Art In Nature Workshop
Where: Fitzgerald Forest, Carlingford. 71 Honiton Ave W, Carlingford NSW 2118
When: 10am to 12pm, Saturday 8 March 2025
Cost: $5.00 bond per person which is refundable upon attendance to the event.
What: Ever wanted to make art out of natural materials? Join our guides for a walkthrough of how to use the world around us to express yourself!
Event Images: Apunga
Accessibility: This walk contains unpaved bush walking track.
This event is for all ages
Registrations are essential. All participants must be registered to attend.
Get Into Nature – Kids Propagation Workshop
Where: John Curtin Meeting Room, John Curtin Reserve, 21 Huxley Dr, Winston Hills NSW 2153
When: 10:00am - 11:30am, Tuesday 15 April 2025
Cost: $5.00 bond per person which is refundable upon attendance to the event.
What: Ignite your children's curiosity and connection to nature! This hands-on workshop will explore the cultural significance of native plants through fun interactive activities.
Kids will:
- Learn traditional uses of plants for medicine, tools, and bushfoods
- Touch, smell and taste native bush foods
- Discover cultural artefacts and enjoy ochre painting
- Propagate their own native plant to take home
Event Images: Indigigrow
Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.
This event is for kids and their carers.
Registrations are essential. All participants must be registered to attend. Please ensure to register a ticket for each child and caregiver.
Get Into Nature – Buzz on Bees Workshop
Where: Bungaree Community Garden, 18A Derbyshire Ave, Toongabbie NSW 2146
When: 10am to 12pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025
Cost: $5.00 bond per person which is refundable upon attendance to the event.
What: Did you know that there are over 2000 species of native bees in Australia? Who might live in your patch? And how can we make that space the best it can BEE?
Join Dr Amelie Vanderstock (Amelie Ecology) in song, games, nature adventures and art-making to learn about our bee-utiful native bees.
Event Images: Amelie Vanderstock
Note: There are no toilets at this venue. Bring a water bottle, hat and closed shoes.
This workshop is best suited for young ecologists aged 5 - 11 and their caregivers. Any child under 18 who attends must attend in the presence of an adult. Registrations are essential. All participants must be registered to attend. Please ensure to register a ticket for each child and caregive
Get Into Nature – Guided Bushwalk at Vineyard Creek
Where: Vineyard Creek Reserve (meet at reserve entrance near 17 Robert Street Telopea
When: 10am to 12pm, Sunday 25 May 2025
Cost: $5.00 bond per person which is refundable upon attendance to the event.
What: Walk amongst the tall trees and ferns of Vineyard Creek and learn about the flora and fauna of this beautiful spot as well as why it is called Vineyard Creek.
Event Images: Boronia Tours
Accessibility: This walk contains unpaved bush walking track.
This event is for ages 5+
Registrations are essential. All participants must be registered to attend. Please ensure to register a ticket for each child and caregiver.
