Kids in Geelong can explore the region’s flora and fauna during a free National Science Week event.
The Grovedale Toy Library, on 45 Heyers Road, will host hands-on activities for children and parents from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday August 10.
Committee member Jess Moran said the event will help children learn about the Geelong environment and its endangered species, with a focus on the indigenous plants in the area.
“We’ve got lots of plants, and we’re going to be potting them with the children to get them used to planting, and they get to take the plants home with them,” she said.
“We’ll be doing arts and craft activities…like owl face masks that the children can paint, colour, and wear. There’ll also be colouring-in of the local and Australian native birds.”
Ms Moran said the informative event would be suitable for kids aged up to eight and open to members and non-members of the Toy Library.
“Integrating play into that is very important as that is how children learn…and we really want the parents to get involved and educate their children as well,” she said.
“Science Week is a really great opportunity for people in the community to connect and learn together, exposing them to conversations and information that they might not otherwise have.”
Conservation Volunteers Australia also hosted an event during National Science Week on Wednesday August 7 from 11am to 2pm at Sparrovale Wetlands.
The Wetland BioBlitz and Clean-Up event invited people to help remove invasive species and rubbish from the Charlemont wetlands, log vegetation and collect data for research.
