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Sydney City Farm open day – Nature's patterns

Where
Sydney City Farm
Sydney City Farm
52 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044
When

Saturday 9 August from 10am to 2pm

Cost

Free

Explore patterns in nature with all your senses at our fun, free and relaxed family fun day at Sydney City Farm during National Science Week.

  • Discover the amazing natural patterns in our seeds, vegies and leaves

  • Get creative with botanical art and make a cyanotype print to take home

  • Get up close to butterflies and learn about their life cycles, anatomy and the symmetry of their wing patterns

  • Learn about the patterns that animals make as they move through the city

  • Experience nature on the farm with our seasonal scavenger hunt 

  • Take a tour and see how we attract beneficial insects to the farm with plantings for pollinators.

  • Meet a scientist

Free but bookings essential

Hosted by Sydney City Farm as part of National Science Week.

Please note: This is an outdoor program running at the farm rain or shine, please bring waterproof clothing and shoes in case of wet weather. For the safety of visitors and volunteers events may be postponed or cancelled in extreme weather conditions.

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