Kids are being invited to go on a "bug hunt" at Pukaha Mount Bruce during these school holidays.
From 11.30am?V2pm every weekday of the holidays, children will be going on 'bug hunts' seeking out bugs as part of their forest adventures.
"This programme is a bit different to past ones looking at
bugs because we're getting the children to explore the forest, looking for some of New Zealand's most fascinating creepy crawlies; picnicking amongst the ancient trees and then putting their creative energies to work during the "make a bug" session," says organiser, Pam Basher.
There's a real emphasis on getting among the forest environment.
"Winter at Pukaha Mount Bruce is a great time for the kids to pile on layers of clothes, get into the forest and find out why bugs are cool! They'll find out what bugs eat, where they live, what they do, and why they're important."
The programme is $10 a child and $4 for accompanying adults.
Lunch is included in the package for children. A ratio of one adult for every four children is required for safety reasons and gumboots and jackets recommended.
?? For more information, contact Kathy Houkamau (06) 375 8004.
