Bush Adventures Summer Program 2019

SUMMER PROGRAM 2019 A walk is only a step away from a story, and every path tells.

Robert Macfarlane- author of Mountains of the Mind, Landmarks, The Lost Words and The Old Ways

Welcome to the Bush Adventures Summer Program 2019.

Let nature be part of your story making this summer as you create magical memories exploring and enjoying Hobarts diverse and beautiful Bushland Reserves. There’s lots on for kids in the school holidays as we explore, discover and play in the bush.

This season we’ve got two new activity leaders to joining Lauren and Rob, each bringing a wealth of experience, passion and fun. Both Lilly and Emily have spent years working in Tasmania’s National Parks and World Heritage Areas sharing the wonder. This summer Lilly will show you a trick or two for capturing the best pics in nature, take the kids off exploring the wilds and leading you into the wild for a fun, energising mix of yoga and pilates-style exercises to stretch, align and strengthen your body and mind Emily will be sparking kids creative spirit with “Mandala Magic” and more.

As always our Bushland Reserves are open for all to explore and enjoy. And remember the simple choice of spending more time in nature will do you a world of good.

Activities include: • Bush Stories • Flora the Explorer • Beach Play days • The AMAZING race • Wild Yoga • Nest box building workshops • Go Wild Go Solo adventures • Mountain Walks and lots more We look forward to seeing you out and about this summer.

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BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL BUSH ADVENTURES ACTIVITIES JOIN A BUSH ADVENTURE AND GET OUTSIDE All Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Dress for the conditions and bring a snack and water. Look out for the Bush Adventures flag when arriving at any activity. To find activity locations please enter the meet location into Google Maps for directions.

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES (Bookings are essential) COST: $5.50 per person unless otherwise described The AMAZING Race Sat 12 Jan, 10–11.30 am It’s an AMAZING world made more AMAZING by getting outside and playing with friends!! Wear your running shoes and tie your laces in double knots.

The AMAZING race at Mt Nelson will sort the clever kookaburras from the rest. Race around the reserve, compete in bush-themed challenges and collect tokens from each event. Only one team can win!

Meet: Mount Nelson Signal Station, End of Nelson Rd, Mount Nelson

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES (CONTINUED) (Bookings are essential) COST: $5.50 per person unless otherwise described Nest Box Workshop Sat 19 Jan, 10 am – 12 pm Learn how you can help our furry and feathered friends find a home among the gum trees. Discover the importance of habitat and help build and paint a very special ‘nest box’ that’ll provide valuable habitat for years to come.

All materials will be provided and the nest boxes created will be installed throughout Hobart’s Bushlands and further afield.

Please BYO paint smock/old clothes for children if they wish to paint.

Meet: The Springs, Pinnacle Rd, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Beach Games Tue 15 Jan, 10 am – 2 pm It’s Bush Adventure big day out with summer time games at the Long Beach. Sandcastle building, treasure hunts, creature creations, and bubble popping races there’s so much to do at the beach this summer.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and laughs at Long Beach this January.

Meet: Long Beach South BBQ area, Long Beach, Sandy Bay Bushcare, Trackcare and Cragcare Groups all year Be part of a great community, learn new skills, met new people and help ensure our Bushland Reserves are there for all creatures’ great and small and future generations. Get involved in bush regeneration, track development and maintenance, and be part of a vibrant and engaged community engagement.

Contact our Program Officer - Bushcare for more details on 03 6238 2884.

Cost: FREE

BUSH KIDS (Bookings are essential) COST: $5.50 per child These sessions are designed for specific age groups and include a variety of engaging and educational naturebased activities.

2–5 YEARS Flora the Explorer Creature Creations Tue 8 Jan, 10–11.30 am Flora is always looking out for our Bushland creatures as she wanders through the bush with her friend. Who lives amongst the gumtrees? Who’s that hiding beneath the bark? Did you hear that sound, are we being followed by a bird?

Meet: Knocklofty Reserve, carpark at the end of Forest Rd, West Hobart Flora the Explorer Tiger Trails Thu 17 Jan, 9.30–11am For thousands of years the Tasmanian tiger roamed wild over these lands. Join Flora and friends as we discover the importance of taking care of the places and creatures who call Tasmania home.

Meet: Mount Nelson Signal Station, End of Nelson Rd, Mount Nelson

2–5 YEARS (CONTINUED) Bush Stories Various dates and locations Help your child create a lifelong connection with nature.

This activity is designed specifically to introduce little ones to the joys of the outdoors with a focus on fun, exploring and a cultivating a sense of wonder for all things wild.

Each week we visit one of Hobarts incredible Bushland Reserves, meander our way down pathways and pads to find our very own “Story time” spot amongst the forest. Not just for the kids, these sessions also help parents and carers feel more comfortable in the bush and build your own eco-literacy as well as helping create connected supportive communities.

Wed 16 Jan, 10–11 am Meet: Site 9, Waterworks Reserve, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Wed 23 Jan, 10–11 am Meet: Knocklofty Reserve, carpark at the end of Forest Rd, West Hobart Wed 30 Jan, 10–11 am Meet: Lambert Gully Reserve, End of Lambert Ave (off Sandy Bay Rd), Sandy Bay Thu 7 Feb, 10–11 am Meet: Ancanthe Park, Lenah Valley Rd, Lenah Valley Thu 14 Feb, 10–11 am Meet: Site 2, Waterworks Reserve, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Thu 21 Feb, 10–11 am Meet: The Springs, Pinnacle Rd, kunanyi/Mt Wellington

5–7 YEARS Mandala Magic – Nurture Your Inner Artist Fri 11 Jan, 10–11.30 am We all benefit from using our imagination and getting the creative juices flowing. Join us for a morning of imagination, creation and fun as we explore the art of mandala making, through the creation of ephemeral artworks from natures treasure box.

Meet: Waterworks Reserve, Site 9, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Rockpool Ramble Thu 17 Jan, 12–1.30 pm At the edge of the shore, where the land meets the sea is a special world of creatures galore. See slithering snails and spear welding anemones, search for crabs and tiny critters as we discover who lives here and how they survive and thrive in the rockpools of the River Derwent.

Meet: Long Beach South BBQ, Long Beach, Sandy Bay Bandicoots Bush Bingo Fri 18 Jan, 10–11.30am Can you find all the treasures, as you follow your nose and unravel the clues? Who’ll be first to call BUSH BINGO. Come dressed as you favourite Tasmanian animal and join a team as we explore the wonders of Waterworks on a hunt for natural treasue.

Meet: Site 9, Waterworks Reserve, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Nestorama Thu 24 Jan, 10–11.30 am Who’s that flittering by? What made that sound, how can a bird weighing less than 10g and no opposable thumbs create a treehouse high in the canopy? Come and play ‘spotto’ with our winged wonders and see how many birds you can find in our bush. We’ll also find out some of the tricks of the nest-building trade and make our own nests!

Meet: Site 9, Waterworks Reserve, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Discovery Walk Fri 1 Feb, 10–11.30 am There’s magic to be found in exploring. Exploring the outside world is important for kid’s emotional, social, and physical development. Bring your curiosity, sense of wonder (we have plenty to share) and become a bush explorer for the morning.

Meet: End of Old Farm Rd, South Hobart

7–10 YEARS The AMAZING Race Tue 8 Jan, 1–2.30 pm It’s an AMAZING world made more AMAZING by getting outside and playing with friends!! Wear your running shoes and tie your laces in double knots.

The AMAZING race at Knocklofty will sort the clever kookaburras from the rest. Race around the reserve, compete in bush-themed challenges and collect tokens from each event. Only one team can win!

Meet: Knocklofty Reserve, carpark at end of Forest Rd, West Hobart Bush Drama Fri 18 Jan, 1–2.30pm Can you hoot like an owl? Laugh like kookaburra?

Jump like a joey? Slither like a snake? Unleash your inner wild creature and join us for a morning of drama and improvisation. It’s a great chance to get creative and active as we ignite our imaginations with some fun and engaging bush drama games.

Meet: Site 9, Waterworks Reserve, Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Nature Photography Walk-Shop Tue 22 Jan, 10–11.30 am Would you like to capture a picture of your favourite spot, share a sunset picture with friends or figure out how to take a picture of the tiny wonders that abound?

We’ll teach you a trick or two on getting the best nature pictures to share with friends and family from the macro world to stunning panoramas.

Bring: Please bring you own camera/phone. Please let us know if you would like to borrow one as we do have some spares available.

Meet: The Springs, Pinnacle Rd, kunanyi/Mt Wellington

GO WILD, GO SOLO COST: $8.80 per child Parental supervision is not required. For the safety of your child/teenager and the entire group please ensure your child/teenager is capable to undertake independent and physically challenging activities. kunanyi/Mt Wellington 3D Peak to Park Adventure Wed 9 Jan, 10am -3pm This is a great opportunity to experience for yourself some of what makes our mountain special. This fully immersive 3D experience will take your breath away and leave you with unforgettable, memories. From the summit we’ll head out into the wilds of South Wellington, head down the historic Ice-house Track to the Springs, from here the group will choose their route to continue to Fern Tree.

Bring: Weather appropriate clothing, including a wind/ rain jacket, sturdy closed shoes, small backpack, water bottle and a snack for the trail Meet: The Pinnacle/Summit, Pinnacle Rd, kunanyi/Mt Wellington Note: Pick-up is at Fern Tree Park, corner of Huon and Summerleas roads, Fern Tree (near Fern Tree Tavern) Wellington Falls Expedition Thu 24 Jan, 10 am – 3 pm Looking for a physical challenge and sensory delight?

Tucked away behind kunanyi/Mt Wellington sits one of Tasmania’s most majestic waterfalls at over 50 metres high and surrounded by dolerite cliffs Wellington Falls is a must see for all Tasmanians.

To get there we’ll ride our bikes along the pipeline track then hike in, have a lunch at-top the falls before making the return journey home.

Bring: Your own working bicycle and helmet, weather appropriate clothing, including a wind/rain jacket, sturdy closed shoes, small backpack, water bottle and lunch. (Parents please ensure bikes are in good working condition) Meet: Carpark, Corner of Huon and Morphetts roads, Fern Tree

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS (Bookings are essential) COST: $8.80 per person Our ‘Activities for Adults’ program is designed to offer rewarding, engaging and relaxing social recreation for mature audiences.

Wild Yoga Start your day in the best possible way with an outdoor yoga session. A fun, energising mix of yoga and pilatesstyle exercises to stretch, align and strengthen your body and mind. We connect with our beautiful bush surroundings to enhance our practice and set ourselves up for the day ahead. Suitable for all abilities. Please bring a towel or exercise mat to lay on.

Mon 14 Jan, 7–8 am Meet: Mount Nelson Signal Station, Nelson Road, Mount Nelson Friday 8 Feb, 7–8 am Meet: Ancanthe Park, Lenah Valley Rd, Lenah Valley Bird Walk and Talk with the Dynamic Duo – Don & Denis Sat 2 Feb, 9–10.30 am Not to be missed! Book early to reserve your spot.

Join avid birders Don Knowler and Denis Abbott as they share a tale or two of our fine feathered friends.

Don and Denis will lead a wander and chat through the Waterworks Reserve exploring all things avian.

Meet: Waterworks Reserve, just inside the gate on Waterworks Rd, Ridgeway Bushcare Walking Book Club Various dates and locations Bushcare’s walking book club meets outdoors to discuss texts with environmental themes.

Please contact our Program Officer Bushcare for more details on 03 6238 2884.

Cost: FREE

JANUARY Tue 1 Wed 2 Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Flora the Explorer Creature Creations The AMAZING Race Wed 9 kunanyi/Mt Wellington 3D Peak to Park Adventure Thu 10 Fri 11 Manadala Magic - Nurtutre Your Inner Artist Sat 12 The AMAZING Race Sun 13 Mon 14 Wild Yoga Tue 15 Beach Games Wed 16 Bush Stories Thu 17 Flora the Explorer Tiger Trails Pockpool Ramble Fri 18 Bandicoots Bush Bingo Bush Drama Sat 19 Nest Box Workshop Sun 20 Mon 21 Tue 22 Nature Photography Walk-Shop Wed 23 Bush Stories Thu 24 Nestorama Wellington Fallls Expedition Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Bush Stories Thu 31

FEBRUARY Fri 1 Discovery Walk Sat 2 Nest Box Workshop Bird Walk and Talk with the Dynamic Duo Sun 3 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Bush Stories Fri 8 Wild Yoga Sat 9 Sun 10 Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Bush Stories Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Bush Stories Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun 24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28

Colour coding system for activities Bush Kids 2–5 years Bush Kids 5–7 years Bush Kids 7–10 years Go Wild, Go Solo 10–14 years For All Ages Just for Adults

Bookings are essential for all Bush Adventures.

For enquiries and bookings please contact the City of Hobart on 6238 2886 (BH).

Be the first to receive our program every season. Join our mailing list at hobartcity.com.au/ bushadventures and or call us on 6238 2886 (BH) to register.

BE THE FIRST to receive our program every season. Join our mailing list at hobartcity.com. au/bushadventures or call us on 03 6238 2886 to register.

ACTIVITIES MAY BE CANCELLED in the event of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All booked participants will be notified via text or email in the case of cancellation. A refund or credit will be given if this occurs.

FOR ALL ACTIVITIES please bring a drink of water and healthy snack. Always wear clothing suitable for the environment and conditions.

CHILDREN can only be booked into Bush Adventures programs suitable to their age.

For our Bush Kids program, out-of-age siblings can attend without charge. We ask parents/ guardians to be mindful of the enjoyment and engagement of others.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL for Bush Adventures activities.

BOOK ONLINE hobartcity.com.au/bushadventures or call the City of Hobart on 03 6238 2886.