School Holidays at the WA Museum - Geraldton April 2014 Fri 11 Apr 2014 – Thu 1 May 2014 9:30am – 4:00pm Museum of Geraldton KNEE DEEP IN NATURE Tap into your intrepid inner-naturalist and give free reign to your curiosity as you take part in the action packed holiday program at the WA Museum – Geraldton. The Hunter and the Hunted Discover how insects interact with their environment. Create your own finger puppet collection based on real insects and re-enact the high drama of insect life. Dates: 11 – 28 April Ages: 6+ Cost: $3 ($2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children) Family of Three Make a very cute family of three black swans, the iconic bird of Western Australia. Dates: 11 – 28 April Ages: 6+ Cost: $3 ($2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children) Reptiles Rule Discover Geraldton’s very own gecko – the little cloudy stone gecko and make a 3D paper model to capture this remarkable little reptile. Dates: 11 – 28 April Ages: 6+ Cost: $3 ($2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children) Button it Naturally Explore the ANZANG nature photography exhibition and the Mid West Gallery to inspire your sensational animal or plant button-badge. Dates: 11 – 28 April Ages: 6+ Cost: $3 ($2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children) ACTIVITY CORNER Create your own insect creature with coloured body parts and learn the identifying features of insects. Try the Who am I? discovery board where you can test your knowledge and uncover more facts about the insects, plants and animals that are from the Mid West. Up, up and away – taking to the sky: place the images of each stage of an insect’s life cycle in the correct order to reveal the mystery word. Puzzles to share of insects and flowers Dates: 11 April – 3 July Times: 9:30am – 4:00pm Ages: All ages Cost: Free TRAILS Non Readers - Follow the animal foot prints and take a journey through the Mid West Gallery. Be amazed with the natural wonders of the mysterious ‘great southern land’. Nature Sleuth - The museum needs your super sleuthing skills! Hunt down each small clue to locate the photographs in the ANZANG nature photography exhibition. Nature Challenge - Complete the four missions so the Pollinator can return to the future with the information needed to ensure the survial of wildflowers and bush plants. Dates: 11 April – 3 July Ages: Various Cost: $3 ($2.50 per activity for families and groups of 4 or more children) Bookings not required for groups of less than 10 Booking appreciated for groups of 10 or more Enjoy fun activities for the kids at the WA Museum - Geraldton these holidays Photo: B. Maryan