Sign up for fun as a Junior Ranger

PARKS Victoria is hosting more than 150 fun and educational outdoor activities across Victoria as part of the Junior Ranger program these winter holidays, June 29 to July 14.

Park Rangers host the free Junior Ranger program for kids aged 6 to 12 and their families to have fun learning in nature, get outdoors and better understand Victoria’s wonderful plants, wildlife and amazing natural and cultural heritage.

All Junior Ranger activities are designed to inspire curiosity, whether it’s searching for creatures on a Minibeast Discovery, Spotlight  walk or as a Wildlife Detective, learning about plants as a Flora Explorer, learning about the marine environment on a Beachcomb, or going on a cultural adventure during NAIDOC Week.

Parks Victoria education and interpretation officer James Adams said the variety of activities in the Junior Ranger program engaged children and families in exploring the natural world around them.

“At Parks Victoria, we believe nature is essential for human health and wellbeing and that everyone should have the opportunity to connect with nature, especially children.

“Spending time playing and learning outdoors provides children with developmental benefit such as improved physical and mental health and social connections.”

All activities are free but bookings are essential and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be the first to know what’s on by signing up to the Junior Ranger Mailing List.

Head to juniorrangers.com.au for activity locations and dates, and to register your attendance. For more information, phone Parks Victoria on 13 1963.