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.