NEW - Wings of Wonder Flower And Garden Precinct
4B Garden Flower And Garden Precinct Discover the fascinating world of birds, bees, butterflies and bugs (the 4Bs) in the vibrant 4B Garden. Explore how to create your own backyard haven that attracts these amazing creatures. Stretching over 14 metres, the self-guided garden highlights the best flowers and plants to grow if you want to welcome buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, friendly birds and helpful bugs into your outdoor space. Children can also enjoy a variety of sensory activities designed to engage their senses and deepen their connection with nature. Little Backyard Farmers presented by Somerville House WHERE: Flower And Garden Precinct Step into the world of urban farming at Little Backyard Farmers presented by Somerville House, a hands-on, educational experience designed to teach kids about growing their own food and caring for the environment. The interactive activity features six engaging stations that explore the importance of sustainability, composting, planting, and nurturing plants - all in a fun way. Children will search for hidden eggs among hay and prop chickens in the Chicken Coop, where they’ll learn about life cycles and the basics of hen-keeping. From there, they’ll explore the vibrant Flowers and Bees garden, collecting pollen discs and adding them to a giant beehive, discovering the role bees play in pollination and plant growth. At the Planting Station, kids will dig into garden beds to plant seeds and learn how to care for young vegetables. There is also a Composting Station where kids will learn about worms. Next, it’s time to pick some produce in the Harvesting Zone, where children gather fresh props like lettuce, potatoes and carrots while learning how long different fruits and vegetables take to grow. In the Fruit Orchard, children will water apple and orange trees and pick a piece of fruit for their basket. They’ll also test their knowledge by identifying whether certain foods are technically fruits or vegetables. From garden bed to basket, Little Backyard Farmers encourages kids to get their hands dirty while gaining a deeper understanding of where their food comes from.
Get ready to flutter into creativity at the new Wings of Wonder, a collaborative art installation where kids can fold, design and decorate their own piece of a butterfly wing using colourful origami. Once complete, their creation becomes part of a giant butterfly mural - growing bigger and brighter each day of the Ekka. Once their piece is added, kids can pose in front of the completed wings for a magical photo moment, capturing the memory of contributing to something beautiful and shared. It’s a hands-on way to engage children in art, nature and collaboration - one fold at a time.
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