Blanche's Things To Do

Through the Exotic Conifer Arboretum

• Identify three different kinds of cones
• See how many countries are botanically represented

Around the Dress Circle

• Complete a brass rubbing of one of the Conservatory plaques
• Scientifically photograph a series of subtropical botanical images
• Creatively photograph something floral in the English Garden
• Make a wish in the Spin-a -Coin Homestead Garden feature

Near the Millennium Hill

• Identify three fragrant plants in the Friendship Force Scented Garden
• Find the cork trees and feel their bark
• Take a photo of the stunning Echinacea, Echium and/or Eryngium (Spring/summer)

In the Native Bush and Wetlands

• Recall the legend of Tane, God of the Forest
• Make up a guide's script for the wetlands bog area
• Identify the bird calls

At the Picnic Area

• Organise a picnic with friends – and teddy bears
• Write a song / poem about a favourite place
• Identify the waterfowl – remember to take binoculars

Through the Woodlands

• Sketch a flower – and send the sketch to a friend/relation
• Listen to the tuis in the Kowhai Bank
• Read Wordsworth's Ode to Daffodils in the Spring Garden