FORESTS... Foliage, flowers, food...

June – July 2011 School Holiday Activities…

“Forests… foliage, flowers, food”

Tuesday 28th Wednesday 29th Thursday 30th June and the following week…
Tuesday 5th Wednesday 6th Thursday 7th July 2011

The Botanic Gardens is a great place to discover and learn. Come for a special walk through the Tropical Shade Garden and other areas in the Botanic Gardens and seek out the secrets of the Forest. Find and inspect leaves, flowers and wildlife, and during the walk, learn about Bush Tucker. Look for and match different shaped and coloured leaves and seeds. Find how leaves and plants were used for all sorts of things from cooking, medicine and useful items. The session also includes story reading and artistic activities.

There will be two sessions each day 10am – 12 noon or 2pm – 4pm
on Tuesday June 28th, Wednesday June 29th ,Thursday June 30th and the following week…
Tuesday July 5th , Wednesday July 6th ,Thursday July 7th.

Each session is limited to 10 children aged 5 and older. Cost is $5.00
Bookings and payment before June 22nd are ESSENTIAL
Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

Contact: Maya Harrison

Phone: 49527300

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