Forest workshops at Gresswell Forest Reserve

Venue

• Meet at Greenwood Reserve Car Park in Bundoora at 10am or 12pm. As a group, we will make our way to the workshop space in the forest. Google Maps HERE.
  

Dates & Times

• Saturday 10 May: 10am-11am; 12pm-1pm.
• *Please note: Both sessions on Sat 10 May are being photographed. Families will be asked to sign a Polyglot release form on the day.

Bookings

• Book your FREE tickets here: eventbrite.com.au/e/forest-by-polyglot-theatre-tickets

• These participatory workshops will take place outdoors. We create and play with respect for the natural spaces we are in, and the plants, insects and animals who live there.
• Please check the weather, and dress appropriately. Please wear closed-toe shoes and full-length pants, and bring sunscreen, hats, raincoats and water bottles. Shoes and pants will keep you and your children safe from any critters that call the forest home.
• There may be uneven ground surfaces, and unexpected weather conditions (sun, rain, wind).
• Please contact Polyglot Theatre on info@polyglot.org.au or 03 9826 3301 if you have specific access requirements or questions.

Forest

• Forest is part of Polyglot’s creative process to create a brand-new show for children and families. Here, children are experts and we follow their lead. Adult family members support their children to participate in the experience.

How to prepare

• When you come to a Polyglot workshop, we recommend you wear comfortable clothing that allows you to enjoy moving. Remember that you have come for an adventure and there are many ways to begin finding your play. You are curious and this space is yours. Just as you might at the beach, do you take your time and dip your toe in to warm up, or do you run and jump right in? The worlds we set up welcome you to take your time and find your own way to your imaginative play; and our performers are there to join you, or play alongside you, and look after these worlds and their inhabitants. See you soon!

Parking

• There is a free parking lot located at 220 Greenwood Drive where we will gather as a group. Additionally, there is off-street parking available at the Greenwood Drive access to Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve.

Public Transport

• Bus: Route 382 and 566 stop at Plenty Rd/Greenwood Dr (Bundoora) – a 50m walk to Greenwood Reserve Car Park.
• Tram: Route 86 (Bundoora RMIT) to 63-Greenwood Dr/Plenty Rd – a 1.5km walk to the Greenwood Reserve Car Park.

The Gresswell Nature Conservation Reserves, made up of Gresswell Forest, Gresswell Hill and Gresswell Habitat Link, protect 70 hectares of important flora and fauna habitat. Experience the area’s diverse vegetation and abundant wildlife on the reserves’ many walking trails, and explore this precious pocket of wilderness in Melbourne’s north-east. 

Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve is the largest of the three Nature Conservation Reserves. Here you’ll find remnant River Red Gum woodland that’s home to many different bird and animal species. It is significant as one of the most intact examples of remnant Grassy Woodland in the Melbourne region Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve was first created as a buffer zone around a quarantine wing of the Mont Park Hospital in the early 20th century. The land was then excised from the hospital in 1976 and managed by La Trobe University from 1978 until 2011. 

Gresswell Forest is perfect for families to enjoy together. In addition to the Nature Play area, the tracks are easy for young children to manage. In the early mornings and evenings, the forest is a cacophony of bird calls.

parks.vic.gov.au