Cygnet Childrens Centre

We would love to open up our doors to our beautiful local Cygnet community to join us in planting a variety of natives within the grounds of the Cygnet Community Children's Centre with a focus on bush tucker. We are in the process of landscaping our children's outdoor spaces and are looking to create an outdoor learning space that becomes a classroom centred around indigenous culture and cuisine. These plantings will then filter back into our kitchen garden program where our gardener and school aged children discover not only what our indigenous foods look and taste like, but also what conditions they need to grow in and what care they require in order to keep them thriving and healthy. We will also learn how these plants help to support the local fauna in our area. These foods will then be used in our kitchen where children will learn how to harvest, prepare and process these foods and then enjoy them as a part of their afternoon tea program.

DIRECTIONS

Nestled in the picturesque Huon Valley of lutruwita (Tasmania), our childcare centre is a convenient haven for families in the region. We are a not-for-profit, community-driven hub that celebrates sustainability and fosters a love for lifelong learning. 18 George Street Cygnet, TAS 7112 (03) 6295 1848 Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

If volunteers could please help to bring some gloves and any tools they feel would be useful that would be wonderful. Please be sure to clearly label your items so they come back to you upon completion of the day.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,Drinking water,Snacks,Refreshments