The Easter Junior Rangers Nature Treasure Hunt program is being run across numerous state parks soon, including Dandenong Ranges National Park, William Ricketts Sanctuary and Lysterfield Parks.
The Parks Victoria initiative is a great way for kids to get outdoors after their Easter indulgence during the school holidays.
Join a ranger at one of the many parks hosting the treasure hunts where kids and their families can discover amazing natural treasures, including interesting bugs, creatures and plants.
Families will be encouraged to explore on their own for at least 30 minutes, taking photographs of their natural treasures and bringing them back to the ranger for discussion.
Parks Victoria’s Education and Interpretation Co-ordinator, Roellen Gillmore, said the program was a great way to boost well-being.
“Our parks are full of natural treasures, from tiny colourful bugs and bright fungi, to a huge variety of birds, sea creatures and towering trees,” she said.
“We love seeing kids getting excited about the many natural wonders of the world, and the Nature Treasure Hunt is a perfect way to get them exploring and having fun outdoors.”
If you’re not able to get to a host park, you can still be part of the fun.
Download the activity from the Junior Ranger website and head out with your imagination and sense of adventure.
Find other activities running over the school holidays on the Junior Rangers website, including: Rock-pool Ramble, Wildlife Detective, Flora Explorer, Rainforest Discovery, Mini-beasts, Secrets of the Sanctuary and more.
The Nature Treasure Hunt is being run to coincide with Nature Play Week and Premier’s Active April; but, remember, this is a fun and easy activity to do with kids at any time of year.
Find out more, register your interest and download the Nature Treasure Hunt at www.juniorrangers.com.au.
Share your discoveries:
Once you complete your nature treasure hunt, share your best find (or a collage of them all) by submitting a picture to www.juniorrangers.com.au/gallery or email junior.rangers@parks.vic.gov.au.
