12 Days of Christmas - Christmas Beetle Craft and Learn!

Did you know there is a beetle that comes out just in time for Christmas every year? It's called a Christmas beetle, and is actually a name for many species of shiny, metallic beetle!

Join us in this fun session suitable for kids as we learn about Christmas beetles and other Australian beetles; learn how you can help through citizen science app, iNaturalist; and finally make your own Christmas beetle craft to take home.

This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please email us at RENCQyB8IGJyaXNiYW5lICEgcWxkICEgZ292ICEgYXU=.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER

• Age: 7 years and over.

• All adults and children require a ticket. A ratio of 1 adult per 4 children is required. Maximum 5 tickets per booking.

• If you cannot attend this event, please cancel your booking online via Eventbrite.

• As our program is popular, your tickets will be forfeited if you do not arrive in time for the session to make way for available attendees.

ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT

• Arrive 10 minutes before starting time to check in with staff at the Environment Centre.

• All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.

• Wear sun-safe clothing and fully enclosed shoes.
• Bring insect repellent and sunscreen for later outdoor use if required, but please ensure you don't have any on your hands when meeting or touching our friendly bugs!

• Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.

Note: This event will go ahead in light rain. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Photo by Cyron Ray Macey from Brisbane (-27.470963,153.026505), Australia - Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=343947

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