Little Explorers: Bug Detectives (5 years+)
Free

Little Explorers: Bug Detectives (5 years+)

Date & time
Fri 11 Apr 2025
10:00am to 11:00am
Add to Calendar 2025-04-11 10:00 2025-04-11 11:00 Australia/Brisbane Little Explorers: Bug Detectives (5 years+) Meet some of the Environment Centre&rsquo;s resident insects and other mini-beasts at a fun bug show, then test out your detective skills on a short walk investigating bugs and their habitats. What will we find living nearby? Join this one-of-a-kind school holiday activity to discover fascinating facts about bugs and other mini-beasts and find out why these amazing animals are nature&rsquo;s superheroes! <strong>On the day of the event:</strong><ul> <li>Arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the Environment Centre.</li> <li>All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.</li> <li>Wear sun-safe clothing and fully enclosed shoes.</li> <li>Bring insect repellent and sunscreen for later outdoor use if required, but please ensure you don&#39;t have any on your hands when meeting or touching our friendly bugs!</li> <li>Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.</li></ul>Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day. Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, Chermside West
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Age

Suitable for ages 5+

Cost

Free

Meet some of the Environment Centre’s resident insects and other mini-beasts at a fun bug show, then test out your detective skills on a short walk investigating bugs and their habitats. What will we find living nearby? Join this one-of-a-kind school holiday activity to discover fascinating facts about bugs and other mini-beasts and find out why these amazing animals are nature’s superheroes!

On the day of the event:

  • Arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the Environment Centre.
  • All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.
  • Wear sun-safe clothing and fully enclosed shoes.
  • Bring insect repellent and sunscreen for later outdoor use if required, but please ensure you don't have any on your hands when meeting or touching our friendly bugs!
  • Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.

Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Bookings

Bookings required via Eventbrite.

All adults and children (including infants) must have a ticket for this event. Maximum of 5 people per booking. A ratio of 1 adult per 4 children is required. If you cannot attend this event, cancel your booking via Eventbrite.

As our program is popular, your tickets will be forfeited if you do not arrive in time for the session to make way for available attendees.

Venue

Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 815 Rode Road, Chermside West

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