NaturallyGC kids holiday program - 10 December 2020 - 27 January 2021 - City of Gold Coast
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NaturallyGC kids holiday program 10 December 2020 – 27 January 2021 Connecting kids with nature through free and low cost environment-based workshops, activities and nature-based recreation.
About NaturallyGC
The NaturallyGC holiday program is specifically designed to connect kids w ith nature and encourage outdoor play and
learning by exploring our city’s natural environment. The w orkshops cover a range of nature based activities from guided
bushw alks, kayaking, w ildlife show s, coastal education and more.
Bookings Nature Play Qld
Bookings for some w orkshops are essential as places Nature Play Qld inspires children’s outdoor play, learning
are strictly limited. Please contact the organiser of each and love of nature. It is founded on the understanding that
activity if bookings are required. Their contact details are unstructured play outdoors is fundamental to a full and
provided in each activity description. Group sizes are set healthy childhood.
for optimum education and learning. We are unable to Nature Play increases the time children spend in
accommodate participants that arrive on the day w ithout unstructured play in nature by providing resources,
a booking. information, events and activity ideas for adults to support
their children’s outdoor play.
Workshop locations are listed as suburb only as you are
required to make a booking prior. Upon booking
confirmation you w ill receive the location details.
Nature Play Qld Passport
________________________________________________ The City of Gold Coast have partnered w ith Nature Play
Qld to create the Gold Coast Passport to an Amazing
Become a NaturallyGC member Childhood. The program is designed to encourage kids and
their families to visit the Gold Coast’s iconic parks and
Keep up to date w ith the latest NaturallyGC w orkshops, places, and do more day-to-day nature play activities such
activities and events across the Gold Coast. As a member, as climb a tree, make a sand sculpture, build a cubby or
you w ill receive information on over 800 free or low cost camp under the stars.
activities through monthly email alerts.
There are loads of fun outdoor missions available online,
Visit cityofgoldcoast.com .au/naturallygcm ember allow ing kids to find an interesting mission, and then leave
________________________________________________ the computer behind to go and do it. For additional
motivation, they can collect virtual points for completing
each outdoor activity to build avatars and earn prizes.
NaturallyGC ambassador There is also a physical nature play passport w hich can be
used to track progress.
Meet Enviro Warrior Patrick Brabant (left) and brother and
sister duo Ruby and Noah Jay, our 2020–21 NaturallyGC The passport has 11 missions to take you all across the
ambassadors. Gold Coast, plus blank pages for ‘choose your ow n’
missions, stickers, suggestions for great outdoor activities
Patrick has been interested in animals and w ildlife since he and a list of 15 things every child should do before they’re
w as three years old. He is keen to bring kids back to nature 12. Parents, get your kids started today!
and educate the community on the little things w e can do
each day to make a difference. For a free copy of the Nature Play Qld passport
phone 07 5667 5972 or register here
Find out m ore
W patsendangeredanimals.com.au
F facebook.com/envirow arrior
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Date / Tim e / Cost Activity Location Booking details
12 Decem ber 2020 Microplastics Dow n Under Broadbeach Bookings required
8am–10am This Marine Biology Education & Nature Play w orkshop City of Gold Coast
encourages kids to discover the threat of plastic debris
Cost: Free and how to combat the problem. We'll use scientific P 07 5667 3850
methods to collect and sort microplastics accumulated W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
on our sandy shores. The kids w ill make use of this
plastic debris and natural materials to create their very
ow n unique environmental artw ork. They can take this
artw ork home to show their family and friends and
continue to raise aw areness about the plight of our
oceans.
Suitable for ages 6 to 17.
12 Decem ber 2020 NaturallyGC Facebook Live: Creatures of the Dark Online event No bookings required
10am–10.30am Learn all about our neat nocturnal animals. This City of Gold Coast
w orkshop w ill cover diets, habitats and special
behaviours of common night-time critters. An adult must P 07 5667 5972
Cost: Free
supervise children under the age of 13.There w ill be W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
opportunities to comment and ask questions throughout
the presentation in the comments section.
Suitable for ages 5 and above.
13 Decem ber 2020 NaturallyGC Ocean Stars Marine Workshop (kids) Varsity Lakes Bookings required
10am–11am Learn about a variety of marine animals and discover City of Gold Coast
how they move, eat and protect themselves and the
P 07 5667 5972
Cost: Free important roles they play in the ocean ecosystem.Get
hands-on w ith some of our ocean artefacts such as W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
seashells, coral, shark teeth and shark eggs and get up
close to our beautiful live marine animals w hich include
sea stars, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs, sea snails and
sea urchins.
Suitable for ages 4 and above.
16 Decem ber 2020 NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters Upper Bookings required
Coomera
9.30am–10.30am Your curiosity about the natural w orld w ill come alive as City of Gold Coast
you meet face-to-face w ith some of our country’s
OR stunning w ildlife. The many types of w ildlife you may P 07 5667 5972
10.45am–11.45am encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, W (9.30am)
crocodiles, ow ls and flying foxes. Eventbrite/NaturallyGC
Cost: Free
Suitable for all ages. (10.45)
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16 Decem ber 2020 NaturallyGC Busy Be es Southport Bookings required
10.30am–11.30am Dr Toby Smith w ill introduce us to the amazing w orld of City of Gold Coast
Australian native bees. Get to see dozens of brilliant
Cost: Free close-up photos and diagrams of bees to help explain P 07 5667 5972
this great diversity, bee lifecycles and their nests, and W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
their important role in pollination and food security. You
w ill also get to see preserved bee specimens, and live
stingless bee hives w ith view ing w indow s. If w e’re lucky
w e may even get a glimpse of a queen!
Suitable for ages 5 and above.
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Date / Tim e / Cost Activity Location Booking details
16 Decem ber 2020 NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore and Sea Slugs Burleigh Heads Bookings required
(kids w orkshop)
3.30pm–5pm City of Gold Coast
A hands-on w orkshop looking at sea slugs, nudibranchs
Cost: Free and other magnificent creatures of the rocky shores to P 07 5667 5972
assist in the mapping of the marine diversity in this W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
fragile ecosystem. You’ll receive useful resources to
contribute to a long-term citizen science program and
learn essential techniques in the identification of marine
w ildlife. Marine scientists w ho are specialised in sea
slugs and rocky shore biodiversity w ill be available on
the day. All data w ill contribute to the existing Burleigh
Heads Rocky Shores species list.
Suitable for ages 8 and above.
18 Decem ber 2020 Lively Lizards Currumbin Bookings required
8am–10am Let’s look for lively lizards. See the different places they Gecko
live; w hat do they eat? Why are they different? Games,
Cost: $15 story and craft. P 07 5534 1412
W gecko.org.au
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
7 January 2021 Tidal Pools Tallebudgera Bookings required
8am–10am Let’s explore the rock pools at Tallebudgera, see how Gecko
many sea creatures w e can find, games, story and sand
Cost: $15 sculptures. Starts on the grassed area east side of P 07 5534 1412
Tallebudgera Bridge. W gecko.org.au
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
8 January 2021 Mystery Program Currumbin Bookings required
8am–10am Let’s be scientists and find out w hat lives in w ater and Gecko
the creatures that live in our creek. Water testing, yabby
Cost: $15 pumping, games, story and craft. P 07 5534 1412
Suitable for ages 5 to 9. W gecko.org.au
8 January 2021 NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore and Sea Slug Burleigh Heads Bookings required
Citizen Science
10am–11.30am City of Gold Coast
A hands-on w orkshop looking at sea slugs, nudibranchs
Cost: Free and other magnificent creatures of the rocky shores to P 07 5667 5972
assist in the mapping of the marine diversity in this W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
fragile ecosystem. You’ll receive useful resources to
contribute to a long-term citizen science program and
learn essential techniques in the identification of marine
w ildlife. Marine scientists w ho are specialised in sea
slugs and rocky shore biodiversity w ill be available on
the day. All data w ill contribute to the existing Burleigh
Heads Rocky Shores species list.
Suitable for ages 8 and above.
11 January 2021 Anim als on Trees Currumbin Bookings required
8am–10am Search safely for animals in trees. Let’s see w hat w e Gecko
can find! Learn about them, w hat they eat and their
Cost: $15 predators. Games, stories and craft. P 07 5534 1412
W gecko.org.au
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
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Date / Tim e / Cost Activity Location Booking details
12 January 2021 Kids in conservation: In search of insects Benow a Bookings required
9am–10.30am Go on a bug hunt to identify and survey these important Friends of the Gold Coast
critters and find out w hy our survival depends on them!
Cost: $5 Wear closed-in shoes, a hat and bring a w ater bottle. P 07 5534 1412
W trybooking.com
Suitable for ages 6 to 12.
12 January 2021 Kids Jala Yoga class and beach clean Currumbin Bookings required
9am–10am Bring the kids to try yoga w ith a qualified Jala Yoga City of Gold Coast
instructor and follow -up their dow nw ard dogs w ith a
Cost: Free P 07 5667 3850
rubbish pick-up on Tugun beach.
W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
Suitable for ages 6 to 17.
13 January 2021 Funky Fish Currumbin Bookings required
8am–10am Children learn about fish and catch tiny fish in nets w hile Gecko
learning about them. Walking, observing, story, games
Cost: $15 and craft. P 07 5534 1412
Suitable for ages 5 to 9. W gecko.org.au
13 January 2021 Microplastics Dow n Under Kirra Bookings required
9am–11am Learn about the threat of mini plastics on our beaches City of Gold Coast
and how you can help. Kids w ill use science methods to
Cost: Free collect and record microplastics in the sand and use P 07 5667 3850
them to make beach art. W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
14 January 2021 Coastal Critters Broadw ater Bookings required
Parklands
9am–10am Meet the unique and interesting critters that call our City of Gold Coast
beaches and dunes home.
Cost: Free P 07 5667 3850
Suitable for ages 6 to 17.
W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
16 January 2021 NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters Varsity Lakes Bookings required
9.30am–10.30am Your curiosity about the natural w orld w ill come alive as City of Gold Coast
you meet face to face w ith some of our country’s
Cost: Free stunning w ildlife. The many types of w ildlife you may P 07 5667 5972
encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
crocodiles, ow ls and flying foxes.
Suitable for all ages.
16 January 2021 NaturallyGC Indigenous Experience - Art and Labrador Bookings required
Culture
9.30am–10.30am City of Gold Coast
Learn Indigenous skills and experience our local
Cost: Free culture through ochre painting, an emu story, P 07 5667 5972
fire making, a story w ith fire sticks, emu feather hair W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
decorations and boomerang and spear throw ing w ith a
w oomera.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, great for adults as
w ell.
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Date / Tim e / Cost Activity Location Booking details
16 January 2021 NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters Varsity Lakes Bookings required
10.45am–11.00am Your curiosity about the natural w orld w ill come alive as City of Gold Coast
you meet face-to-face w ith some of our country’s
Cost: Free P 07 5667 5972
stunning w ildlife. The many types of w ildlife you may
encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
crocodiles, ow ls and flying foxes.
Suitable for all ages.
19 January 2021 Kids Jala Yoga class and beach clean Currumbin Bookings required
9am–10am Bring the kids to try yoga w ith a qualified Jala Yoga City of Gold Coast
instructor and follow -up their dow nw ard dogs w ith a
Cost: Free P 07 5667 3850
rubbish pick-up on Tugun beach.
W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
Suitable for ages 6 to 17.
19 January 2021 NaturallyGC Mysterious Life of a Platypus Elanora Bookings required
11.30am-12.30pm Come find out about this unique and mysterious City of Gold Coast
Australian animal that lives in our local w aterw ays.
Cost: Free P 07 5667 5972
Learn all about their habitat, w hat they feed on and how
to look after them. Fun crafting activities are included in W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
the session.
Suitable for ages 5 to 12.
19 January 2021 NaturallyGC Wild World of Waterbugs Elanora Bookings required
10am-11am Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs that City of Gold Coast
live in our w aterw ays. Learn all about their habitats and
Cost: Free P 07 5667 5972
life cycles, as w ell as how to identify them and the
important role they play in our w aterw ay health. W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
Suitable for ages 5 to 12.
19 January 2021 Kids in conservation: Taking flight in the gardens Benow a Bookings required
9am–10.30am Lakes, lagoons and acres of native plants in an urban Friends of the Gold Coast
environment create the perfect habitat for an encounter
Cost: $5 P 07 5534 1412
w ith our amazing bird life. Join your guide on this w alk
through the Gardens and complete a Birds at the W trybooking.com
Gardens field guide.
Suitable for ages 6 to 12.
20 January 2021 Coastal Critters Currumbin Bookings required
9am–10am Meet the unique and interesting critters that call our City of Gold Coast
beaches and dunes home.
Cost: Free P 07 5667 3850
Suitable for ages 6 to 17.
W Eventbrite/OurBeaches
21 January 2021 Tidal Pools Tallebudgera Bookings required
8am–10am Children explore tidal pools and discover the creatures Gecko
living there. Walking, observing, story, games, sand and
Cost: $15 P 07 5534 1412
sculptures.
W gecko.org.au
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
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22 January 2021 Discovery Trail Currumbin Bookings required
8am–10am Follow a discovery trail to find lizards, birds, crabs, Gecko
stingray holes and more. Games, story and sand
Cost: $15 P 07 5534 1412
sculptures.
W gecko.org.au
Suitable for ages 5 to 9.
22 January 2021 NaturallyGC Creepy Craw lies Helensvale Bookings required
10.00am–11.00am Learn more about the important role insects play in the City of Gold Coast
garden, their environmental significance, lifecycles, and
Cost: Free P 07 5667 5972
how to stay safe w hile being outdoors. An educational
storyline and a cast of puppets, taking you on a fun fact- W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
filled expedition into the intriguing w orld of insects! With
an opportunity to observe or interact w ith some of the
live and very gentle stick insects.
Suitable for all ages.
23 January 2021 NaturallyGC Birds of the Bush Photography Walk Arundel Bookings required
6am–8am Come and improve your bird identification and City of Gold Coast
nature photography skills w ith a pleasant w alk guided
Cost: Free by local bird w atcher and nature photographer Todd P 07 5667 5972
Burrow s. Todd’s enthusiasm for know ledge of the W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
natural w orld, is bound to inspire you.
Suitable for ages 10 and above.
23 January 2021 NaturallyGC Wildlife Rescue (kids) Varsity Lakes Bookings required
10am–11am This w orkshop includes key safety points and City of Gold Coast
suggestions for first response to an injured native
Cost: Free P 07 5667 5972
animal including how to respond and w ho to call. How
can communities minimise w ildlife injury? Create a W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
community aw areness poster. Make your ow n rescue kit
to take home. Presented by a registered and
experienced w ildlife carer. There are no live animals at
this event.
Suitable for ages 5 and above.
23 January 2021 NaturallyGC Facebook Live: Grey Headed Flying-fox Online event Bookings required
4pm–4.45pm Join Dr Mark Nadir Runkovski from Natura Pacific and City of Gold Coast
Dr Ali Sammel from Griffith University w ith a free live
Cost: Free Facebook w orkshop to learn all about the Grey-headed P 07 5667 5972
Flying-fox; a large and important keystone bat species W Eventbrite/Naturally GC
found across the Gold Coast hinterland areas.
Suitable for all ages.
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