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Visit the Bush School

We run a Bush School at Central Gardens, Merrylands, with engaging programs for children in a natural outdoor environment.

Finding excitement in nature

Bush School is a casual, community-based program that allows children to learn about and experience nature. For families with limited outdoor areas, it can offer a wide range of benefits. Children can:

  • Learn about changes in seasons, light, weather, wildlife, plants and trees
  • Appreciate biodiversity – including insects, plants and animals
  • Develop a sense of space and learn about Aboriginal values towards the land
  • Get a sense of caring for our natural environment
  • Help develop physical skills, communication, observation, social skills, creativity, teamwork, emotional well-being and self-esteem

All community members are welcome to visit the Bush School. Each session is run from 10am to 10:45am. 

Bush School session dates are now open!

Upcoming 2025 Dates

  • Monday 11 August 2025
  • Friday 15 August 2025 - Special Bush School Session with Junk Yard Beats
  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Monday 13 October 2025
  • Monday 3 November 2025
  • Monday 1 December 2025 

Registrations are essential, only 1 ticket is required per family. 

Bush School Connections (videos)

Join our Children’s Development Team for some virtual stories, songs and ways to engage in your natural environment from home.

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Nature Play Workshops

Nature Play Workshops are available for private childcare and school group bookings.

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Further information

For more information phone 8757 9000 or email: council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.