A show and tell with artist Bruce Mahalski and items from his Museum of Natural Mystery.

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Make an amber fossil. Collect a few dead insects and bring them along to the library. We’ll choose the most intact specimen and recreate what happens when an insect gets trapped in resin.

A show and tell with artist Bruce Mahalski and items from his Museum of Natural Mystery.

A show and tell with artist Bruce Mahalski and items from his Museum of Natural Mystery.

A special tour of Huikaau – where currents meet, themed around rocks and geology. Huikaau celebrates the past, present, and future of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery collection.

A hands-on exploration of art and art-making for children with educator John Neumegen. This programme is a drop-off workshop suitable for ages 7-13.

A fun-filled family day at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, highlights include: Anika Moa • Rocks for Tots • Suzy Cato • Artisan Markets • Amazing Science Demos • Food Trucks • Movie on the Big Screen • Live Music & More!

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Join Judith from The Kelpery and the NZMSC to get creative using locally sourced rimurapa (bull kelp) to make vessels, baskets and light hangings.

A day of sensory work with creative writing and sand balls. Including two workshops with Madeleine Child and Michelle Elvy. Incl morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.

At the turn of the tide in this dance performance, witness a movement chorus trace sinuous saltlines across the wet sand at the water’s edge.

Paper Audit is a collection of mini paintings on paper covering a variety of landscapes in the Otago and Southland area – painted in situ by Janet de Wagt.

Walk up a hill for a 1-hour yoga class in a natural setting with Jo Woolley - for seasoned yogi or beginners.

Dance on the wild side with nature-themed masks, and costumes at a masquerade ball at Larnach Castle. Live music and auction to support hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins.

Guided photography tour to select locations throughout the reserve.

1pm-2pm & 2pm-3pm

Screen-printing workshops that bring art and science together to celebrate native bees. (For intermediate/high school students).

Learn to make string from locally foraged plant materials with the Coastal Otago Willows and Weavers.

Sensory writing from nature. Workshop with Michelle Elvy and David Eggleton focusing on weather. Includes lunch, afternoon tea, and live music.

Build a standing rainbow challenge.

2 Workshops: 11.30am-1pm & 1.30pm-3pm

Make a mermaid woven from a ti kōuka leaf with artist Lesa Hepburn.

Make pop-up rainbow and sun/rain cards.

3 x 10-minute videos on endangered birds and their human champions - replayed on a loop from 11am-2pm

A garden lovers bus tour to four diverse gardens from sections to lifestyle.

A garden lovers bus tour to four diverse gardens from sections to lifestyle.

Join artists Kerry Mackay and Janet de Wagt as they give a colourful insight at how they respond to our wild world.

Two tours: 12pm-1.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm

Guided photography tours to select locations throughout the reserve .

Make a paper sun and sun wind chimes.

3 x 10-minute videos on endangered birds and their human champions - replayed on a loop from 11am-2pm

3 Workshops: 10am-11.30am, 12pm-1.30pm, 2pm-3.30pm.

Make a mermaid woven from a ti kōuka leaf with artist Lesa Hepburn.

A day of nature activities for all the family.

Two workshops: 1pm-2pm & 2pm-3pm bringing art and science together to celebrate native bees. For school-aged children.