Get ready to shake things up at 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲!

Join in on Saturday 5 September, 12pm - 4pm at the Wollongong Botanic Garden for an afternoon bursting with free, nature-powered adventures!

• Hands-on nature activities for all ages
• Fascinating wildlife talks
• Eco-games to expand your green skills
• A silent disco under the trees
• Garden Gumboot Toss glory awaits!

2026 Activities

• Bark Canoe Making with Gumarra
• Bird Spotting with Illawarra Birders
• Creekline Critters with Green Connect
• Flower Architecture
• FOGO Fritters with the Green Team
• Mud and Worm Farming
• Nature Activities with Guardians of the Grassy Woodlands
• Nature Playtime with Folkplay
• Lake Illawarra Water Wonders
• Litter Olympics with Rise & Shine
• Plant Sale by the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden
• Poem Forest Writing Activities with Red Room Poetry
• Rainforest Warrior Activities with Rainforest Wonders
• Seed Bombs with Landcare
• Silent Rhythms - Healthy Vibes Silent Disco with Healthy Cities
• Stick Constructions
• Gumboot Toss

Bring your friends. Bring the family. Bring your competitive spirit.

𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀

• Pani Café will be brewing all your favourites - coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
• OMG Decadent Donuts will tempt you with their famously fluffy delights in 12 irresistible flavours — indulgence without any gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts
• Or pack a picnic to enjoy among the beautiful garden surrounds.

So, grab your friends, round up the family, and let’s celebrate the wonders of nature together!

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