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Fun with nature

The Geelong Botanic Gardens came alive with the sound of children playing when it hosted the feature event to mark the 10th anniversary of Nature Play Week.

The free family event on Tuesday April 18 was well attended and featured several activity stations along with performances that focused on nature play and the environment.

School students and families had fun experiencing sensory play, reptiles, nature crafts, scavenger hunt, storytelling, and performances throughout the day.

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