Bush School is a nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the woodlands of Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands. Their adventures will be guided by hidden creatures, curious plants, and the endless possibilities of building and making with natural materials.
Each session is child-led and open-ended. As the days grow cooler, children will take a closer look at micro bats, investigate the busy world of winter insects, and discover how some creatures survive through the colder months. There are cubbies to build, natural materials to collect, bugs to watch, and plenty of space to explore. Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities.
What to expect.
Nature-based free play and sensory discovery
Mud, sticks, leaves and imagination
Building and making with natural materials
Wildlife discovery, including micro bats and winter insects
Storytelling, creative arts and outdoor exploration
Learning how animals communicate, navigate and adapt in winter
Carer-child connection through shared outdoor experience
Practical take-home ideas for nature play
Our sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children's curiosity, allowing us to respond to what we find and what captures their imagination each day.
Meeting point: Spotted Gum shelter, Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands. Best parking is in East Car Park, Lizard Log.
