Forest workshops at Gresswell Forest Reserve

Venue

• Meet at Greenwood Reserve Car Park in Bundoora at 11.15am or 1.45pm.
• Google Maps HERE.
• As a group, we will make our way to the workshop space in the forest.
  

Date & Times

• Saturday 22 November: 11.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm-3pm

Photography & filming

• Photography and filming will take place across both sessions for general marketing and promotional purposes. Families will be asked to sign a release form on arrival.

Bookings

• Book your FREE tickets here: eventbrite.com.au

• 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.
• A Visual Story to help your family prepare for the experience is available to view/download here.

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 free parking located at 220 Greenwood Drive. This is where we will gather as a group at 11.15am or 1.45pm.

Public Transport

• Bus: Route 566 stops at Lea Cres / Greenwood Dr (Bundoora) – approximately 90m to Greenwood Reserve Car Park.
• Train: The Hurstbridge Line stops at Watsonia Station – approximately 1.2km to 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. 

parks.vic.gov.au