Geelong families can explore the beauty of Serendip Sanctuary with a special tour through the Sensory Garden.
Parks Victoria will host the free Pram Walk and Talk event for families with young children to connect with nature by learning about the sanctuary’s unique plants and wildlife.
Wadawurrung Woman and Parks Victoria community engagement ranger Ebonee Armistead said the event will take families through the new Sensory Garden, which won’t be fully open to the public until the end of the year.
“The Sensory Garden is a fully accessible space, and it’s also an opportunity to connect with nature and the Wadawurrung culture as well,” she said.
“We want to really connect the younger audience with Serendip so that they can learn to connect to Country, which means they’ll then care for Country. Coming on a tour with a park ranger is really helpful as it gives them an introduction into the park and then they’ve got the confidence to come back with their family and friends.”
Ms Armistead said she really enjoyed seeing the conversations and connections between families during the Pram Walk and Talk events.
“With this event that we’re doing, it’s an opportunity for the community to connect to the park and with each other as well,” she said.
“The actual tour goes for an hour, but afterwards we’ll have an opportunity to sit in an indoor space so families can have a chat with each other over a cup of tea or some biscuits.”
The event will be held on Tuesday 18 November from 9.30am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential.
