Park Science: Nature's Marvellous Machines
Wild Play Discovery Centre, Centennial Park
Did you know nature is full of incredible inventors and engineers?
From intricate bird nests and spiderwebs to winding waterways and underground insect tunnels, the natural world is full of clever designs.
Join them for a hands-on STEAM adventure as you explore nature's amazing engineering and put inventive minds to work. Children will work together to design, build and test their own marvellous creations using natural and recycled materials.
Activity highlights include:
Nature's architects: Discover how animals build their homes, then design and construct your own bushland shelter for a real or imaginary creature.
Water-wise inventions: Experiment with gravity and water flow to create winding waterways and clever systems that move water without wasting a drop.
Bushland building challenge: Become an inventor! Work together to solve a problem, sketch a blueprint and build your own machine using natural and recycled materials.
Children will get creative, solve problems and develop teamwork skills while discovering how nature inspires innovation.
This program is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
