Nature Festival

Published on 20 August 2026

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Come along and celebrate Nature Festival in West Torrens with free activities for all ages, that encourage children, families, young people and adults to connect with nature.

Join us between 25 September and 11 October for a jam-packed program of hands-on events, including nature play, mud kitchens, pot painting, seed bombs, portable gardens and so much more.

Bookings are essential for activities; explore the full line-up below.

 

Sunday 27 September - Designing and creating a portable garden

This event has been CANCELLED.

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Create your own portable garden to bring more beauty, greenery and biodiversity into your space, even if you rent or do not have access to a backyard.

Time: 11am - 2pm.

Location: West Torrens Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Age: Between 17 and 30 years.

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Monday 28 September - Nature play in the park 

Be guided by an occupational therapist from Play Naturally for a playful, family-friendly adventure in nature.

Time: 10am - 12noon.

Location: West Torrens Memorial Gardens, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Age: Suitable for all ages.

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Tuesday 29 September - On the Flip Side drop-in craft 

Head into the Library for some nature themed crafty fun with the crew from On the Flip Side. No bookings required.

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Location: Auditorium, West Torrens Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Age: Suitable for 5 to 12 years.

Drop-in session

Thursday 1 October - Once upon a garden - cancelled

Update:Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, Once Upon a Garden has been cancelled today, Thursday 1 October. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Experience a special story time in the Netley Community Garden. Families can enjoy a relaxed morning of stories, songs and nature play with Mel and Pamela, surrounded by the sights, sounds and textures of the garden.  

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.  

Location: Netley Community Garden, Beare Avenue, Netley.  

Age: Suitable for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 

Tuesday 6 October - Mud kitchen

Get messy with Climbing Tree’s mud kitchen. This playful activity encourages children to mix, pour, scoop and stir their own muddy creations.  

Time: 10am - 12noon.  

Location: Netley Community Garden, Beare Avenue, Netley.  

Age: Between 2 and 8 years.

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Wednesday 7 October - Community garden bus tour

Come along for a friendly bus tour of 4 community garden sites. Discover how these spaces bring people together through gardening, food, nature and shared learning.

Time: 8.30am - 12noon.

Location: Leaving from West Torrens Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Age: Suitable for adults 18 years and over.

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 Wednesday 7 October - Sensory nature play 

Enjoy a gentle sensory nature play session designed for little ones and their grown-ups. Children can explore natural textures, colours, sounds and materials through hands-on play.  

Time: 10.30am - 11.30am.  

Location: Auditorium, West Torrens Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.  

Age: Suitable for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.

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Thursday 8 October - Art in nature: create and play!

Join an occupational therapist from Play Naturally OT for a relaxed art and nature session. Take part in sensory activities that help you create art with nature and notice art in nature.  

Time: 10am - 12noon.  

Location: West Torrens Memorial Gardens, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.  

Age: Suitable for 13 years and over.  

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Saturday 10 October - Paint and sow

Join garden designer, educator and biodiversity expert Monina Gilbey for a creative workshop on growing seedlings. Design and paint your own terracotta pot, then plant an edible seed bowl using seedlings. 

Time: 1pm - 3pm.

Location: West Torrens Memorial Gardens, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.

Age: Suitable for 13 years and over.

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