River Rangers: Bees, Bats, and Blooms

Spring is the perfect time to experience pollinators in action, with the park bursting into colour. Join our experienced educators at Parramatta Park’s historic Dairy precinct for a full‑day adventure discovering the vital role pollinators play in keeping the park buzzing - from tiny insects to flying foxes - and learn how these creatures help plants grow and flowers bloom.

In this full‑day program, children will:

• Search for bugs and record discoveries in a nature journal.
• Adventure through the park to see spring blooms in Wistaria Gardens and spot flying foxes in their treetop home along the river.
• Build a pollinator/insect hotel from natural materials.
• Explore seasonal plant life through hands‑on activities and observations.
• Enjoy nature play and reflection time to sketch, share findings and deepen learning.
• The day is paced to allow plenty of outdoor play and time to notice how spring transforms the park.

This program is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.  

Please note: Our programs are primarily child-led nature play experiences. Whilst we have planned themes, children co-create the program each day and may not engage in scheduled activities.