Category Archives: nature

You eat food. Do you know where it comes from?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Have you seen Food Inc.? Continue the conversation right here in Bendigo. Hosted by Bendigo’s own Darren Doherty, Joel Salatin and his son Daniel, from Polyface Farms, talk everything about farming, food production and keeping it local. 7:30pm, Monday 25 February, 2013 Strathdale … Continue reading →

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Bendigo Family Nature Club

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Did you know this existed? How cool! A meet-up is organised for every third Sunday of the month to connect with our natural world. They are guided by experienced naturalists with the Bendigo Family Nature Club. Presented in partnership with … Continue reading →

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Activities for Kids

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

In January 2007, the City of Greater Bendigo received worldwide recognition from UNICEF as Australia’s first Child Friendly City. There are heaps of activities on the council’s website, such as: Get Active, Explore the City, Get Creative, Back to Nature and What’s on in … Continue reading →

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Parks with Playgrounds

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Cooinda Park McKenzie Street West (Cnr Norma Street), Golden Square Also known as ‘Slide Park’; the long slippery dips at Cooinda Park are a huge hit with the kiddies, big or small.  There are two swings (one a toddler swing), … Continue reading →

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