Get Into Nature program

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Get into Nature is a series of Council workshops, guided walks and events designed to connect people with their natural surroundings.

The Get into Nature events are run by Council’s Bushcare Team allowing local residents and visitors to experience the amazing plants and animals in Parramatta’s bushland reserves in a safe, friendly and engaging way.

Details on upcoming events can be found on our Liveable Parramatta Facebook page and below.

Not on Facebook? Please contact Council’s Bushcare Team for more details:

Phone: 02 9806 8280

Email: bushcare@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

Please note that these events are highly popular and places are strictly limited, so please register to avoid disappointment.  

Get Into Nature - Reptile Show

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Explore the world of reptiles through a hands-on, interactive experience like no other.

Learn about the stories of our unique animals and how each and every one of us can do our part to ensure the survival and longevity of Australia's Natural World. This is a family friendly event. Children are welcome with an adult guardian. Parking is available, the venue is wheelchair accessible and there is an accessible toilet on site.

Date: Saturday 17 January 2026

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Parkview Meeting Room, Dent Street, Epping

Register here

Get into Nature - Buzz on Bees Workshop

Get into nature bee program

 

Did you know that there are over 2000 species of native bees in Australia?

Who might live in your patch? And how can we make that space the best it can BEE? Join Dr Amelie Vanderstock (Amelie Ecology) in song, games, nature adventures and art-making to learn about our bee-utiful native bees.

Date: Saturday 7 March 2026

Time: 10am - 11:30am

Location: Bungaree Community Garden, 18A Derbyshire Ave, Toongabbie NSW 2146

Register Here