Downfall Creek Bushland Centre

<p dir="ltr">Join this special Bush Kindy for a fun interactive Kamishibai story about Pickles the Platypus, and enjoy nature-based play, craft, and exploration.</p><p dir="ltr">Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more.</p><p dir="ltr">Bush Kindy can go for up to 45 minutes and themes vary each week.</p><p dir="ltr">This activity is for the&nbsp;general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, <a href="mailto:BWEC%40brisbane.qld.gov.au" dir="ltr">send an email</a>.</p><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Booking requirements:</strong></b></p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Maximum 5 tickets as places are limited.</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">A ratio of 1 adult per 4 children is required.</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">All adults and children (including infants) must have a ticket.</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">Please cancel via Eventbrite if you cannot attend.</li><li value="5" dir="ltr">As this event is popular and places limited, late arrival tickets will be forfeited to make way for available attendees.</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Requirements on the day:</strong></b></p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed walking shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play.</li><li value="5" dir="ltr">Water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Note:&nbsp;</strong></b>All outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.</p><p dir="ltr"><i><em>This is a PlatyMonth event</em></i></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join us as we dive into the world of <i><em>Pickles the Platypus</em></i> and become true Platypals - platypus pals and protectors! Connect with nature as you explore how platypuses live, why habitat corridors matter, and how we can help keep our waterways healthy. Complete fun challenges and become a junior conservationist in the making, all in the beautiful setting of a nature reserve.</p><p dir="ltr">This activity is for the general public. If you are a vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, <a href="mailto:KFDC%40brisbane.qld.gov.au" dir="ltr">send an email</a>.</p><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Requirements</strong></b>:</p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre.</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed walking shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">Water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><b><strong>Note:</strong></b> This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

<p>Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art &#39;n&#39; craft and much more.</p><p>Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week.</p><p>This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please email us. <a href="mailto:KFDC@brisbane.qld.gov.au" target="_blank">KFDC@brisbane.qld.gov.au</a>.</p><p>Requirements:</p><ul> <li>Arrive 10 minutes early to check in.</li> <li>Children must be directly supervised by an adult.</li> <li>Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play.</li> <li>Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><p>Note: Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.</p>

<p>Join this special Bush Kindy with local author Emily Serow for story-time with her new book about koala sisters, Kirra and Coco, and enjoy fun koala-inspired activities. Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art &#39;n&#39; craft and much more.</p><p>Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week.</p><p>This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please email us at <a href="mailto:DCBC@brisbane.qld.gov.au" target="_blank">DCBC@brisbane.qld.gov.au</a>.</p><p>Requirements:</p><ul> <li>Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the environment centre.</li> <li>All children must be directly supervised by an adult.</li> <li>Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.</li> <li>Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play.</li> <li>Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><p>Note:<strong> </strong>Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.</p><ul></ul>

<p>Join this special Bush Kindy with local author Emily Serow for story-time with her new book about koala sisters, Kirra and Coco, and enjoy fun koala-inspired activities. Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art &#39;n&#39; craft and much more.</p><p>Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week.</p><p>This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please email us at <a href="mailto:DCBC@brisbane.qld.gov.au" target="_blank">DCBC@brisbane.qld.gov.au</a>.</p><p>Requirements:</p><ul> <li>Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the environment centre.</li> <li>All children must be directly supervised by an adult.</li> <li>Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent.</li> <li>Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play.</li> <li>Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><p>Note:<strong> </strong>Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.</p><ul></ul>

Brisbane City Council Bush Kindy for children aged 3–5 years alongside parents and carers. Outdoor child-led nature play at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre. Free; booking required.

<p dir="ltr">Join a fun guided walk to visit some of our resident bats and learn some amazing facts about these winged wildlife heroes. These quiet (and not-so-quiet) achievers are crucial to the health of forests, making all bats ecological powerhouses! There will be giveaway take-home crafts for children and some tips on easy ways we all can help bats with their struggle to survive.</p><p dir="ltr">Suitable for families. Groups welcome. Less than 1 km on easy walking paths.</p><p dir="ltr">After the activity, visit the environment centre and explore the beautiful natural surroundings of the bushland reserve.</p><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>Requirements on the day:</strong></b></p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the environment centre.</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">Wear sun-safe clothing, sunscreen, fully enclosed shoes, and bring insect repellent.</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><b><strong>Note:</strong></b> This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

<p dir="ltr">Meet some mini-beasts and find out fun and fascinating facts about these environmental heroes!</p><p dir="ltr">Meet some of the Environment Centre’s resident insects and other mini-beasts at a fun bug show, then test out your detective skills on a short walk investigating bugs and their habitats. What will we find living nearby? Join this one-of-a-kind school holiday activity to discover fascinating facts about bugs and other mini-beasts and find out why these amazing animals are nature’s superheroes!</p><p dir="ltr">This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, <a href="mailto:DCBC%40brisbane.qld.gov.au" dir="ltr">send an email</a>.</p><p dir="ltr"><b><strong>On the day:</strong></b></p><ul><li value="1" dir="ltr">Arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the Environment Centre.</li><li value="2" dir="ltr">All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.</li><li value="3" dir="ltr">Wear sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, and bring sunscreen and insect repellent.</li><li value="4" dir="ltr">Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul><b><strong>Note:</strong></b>&nbsp;This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Discover, learn and connect with the natural wonders of the environment through stories and rhymes with the Library team at Bush Kindy. Bush Kindy is for children aged 3 - 5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of Downfall Creek Bushland Centre through bushwalks, exploration, story-time and nature play. Sessions run roughly 45 minutes and go ahead in light rain. Free; bookings required via Eventbrite (max 5 tickets).

Discover, engage and connect with the natural environment through child-led play at Bush Kindy. For children aged 3–5 years alongside parents and carers. Be prepared to get a little messy! Free Brisbane City Council outdoor nature session.

Join us for a special Bush Kindy adventure as we discover the fascinating bugs and minibeasts living right in our backyards. Children will become nature detectives as they search for insects, look closely at tiny creatures, and learn about the important role they play in our environment. Through bug-themed nature play, exploration, story-time, craft activities and outdoor discovery, children will build curiosity, confidence and a deeper connection with the natural world. From beetles and butterflies to ants and spiders, there is a whole miniature world waiting to be explored. Bush Kindy is for children aged 3 - 5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more. Bush Kindy can go for up to 45 minutes and themes vary each week. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, email: DCBC@brisbane.qld.gov.au Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and