Save the date! Nature Shake (schools day) is back on Friday 4 September from 10am to 2pm!
Nature Shake is back for its third year, bringing an unforgettable day of learning, nature play and ecotainment designed especially for primary school students and educators.
Teachers, Principals and Education Leaders are invited to join us for a full-day outdoor festival where students can explore, create and connect with nature through hands-on, curriculum-aligned experiences.
What to Expect
- A vibrant schools-only festival in a stunning natural setting
- Interactive workshops and performances aligned to the Primary curriculum
- Opportunities for students to learn from local environmental leaders, artists and educators
- A fun, inspiring day that blends education, wellbeing and sustainability
Activity Program
The 2026 program will be released in early July. Bookings are now open with a discount for schools that book before 30 June.
For an idea of what could be install, below are a few highlight activities from the 2025 program:
- Bark Canoe Making with Gumarraa
- Blue Light Bingo wiht the Green Team
- Budding Bookworms (storytime) with the Friends of Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Creek-line Critters with Green Connect
- Clean-up activities and games with the Rise n' Shine team
- Dingo Dog Weaving with Amethyst Downing
- Insect Investigators with University of Wollongong's Early Start
- Loose Parts Play with Junkyard Rascals
- Match the Feather Game with Illawarra Birders
- Meadow Magic Seed Bombs with Growing Illawarra Natives
- Native Bee display with Australian Native Bee Association
- Nature activities with Guardians of the Grassy Woodlands
- Nature playtime with Folkplay
- Poem Forest writing activities with Red Room Poetry
- Rainforest activities with Rainforest Wonders
- Shelter Building Challenge with Bush Magic Therapies
Bookings
Bookings are now open. A special rate of $5 per student is available for all bookings received by 30 June 2026.
To book or enquire please email the Botanic Garden to secure your places.