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Backyard fun!

Children discovered the natural wonders of the world with free pop-up activities at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens these school holidays.

Hundreds of families took part in the Kids’ Backyard event where children got imaginative and hands-on with sensory activities including weaving, clay constructions and storytelling on Thursday 27 September.

Johnathon, 8, from Pakenham was all smiles when he wore an Akubra hat a he had made from clay.

“The pop-up activities in the kids’ backyard was really successful; we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout,” Early Childhood Program Facilitator Janine Richardson said.

“Parents and grandparents kept asking if they could return throughout the holidays, which is great feedback for next time,” she said.

“Many families decided to stay in the Kids’ Backyard for picnics and play, an inviting place for parents and grandparents and children could interact.”

 

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