Popular Parks Week to return

communities; Pilates and yoga classes; atree walk and tour; communitymarkets in Maffra and Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Rosedale; an outdoor movie night thanks to the Woodside Beach Surf LifeSaving Club; and various free outdoor activities for kids.

Wellington Libraries is againhosting the popular Teddy Bears Picnic at the Port of Sale on Saturday, March 11, and it promisestobefullofstories, songs, rhymes and teddy bear themedcrafts. If you don’t have time to make it to astorytime session during the school term, you are encouragedto take advantage of this free session with the Sale Library team.

Due to populardemand, Nakunbalook Environmental and Education Centre at the Sale Botanic Gardens will host afree Grey-headed Flying Fox presentation and guided walk on Wednesday, March 8at7pm.

WELLINGTON ShireCouncil’s popularParks

Weekwillreturnbetween Saturday, March4 and Sunday, March 12, with apacked program of family-friendly events happening throughout the municipality.

Parks Week is acouncil-ledinitiative, celebrating the many wonderful local parks and open spaces in Wellington.

Parks Week encourages the community to spend time outdoors in The Middle of Everywhere, with free activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy.

Council’s popularand much-loved Baby’s Day

Out and Kids Day Out events are happening in Saleand Yarram respectively and are alwaysa major drawcard for local families.

Parks Week will begin with events including a family forest therapy walk,SaleParkrun, skate jam at Rosedaleskate park, and Kids DayOut -raising money for the Good Friday Appeal.

The week will culminate with Pedal 2Parks in Cowwarr and Heyfield, andthe Sale Music Festival at the Port of Sale precinct.

Other activitiesonoffer include skatepark activations to keep young people engaged in their

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye,encourages the public to get out and about during Parks Week, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces in Wellington “Parks Week delivers an excellent program of activities and events for all the community to get involved with," Cr Bye said.

"It’s both fun and educational, and is agreat reminder of the benefits that open space and outdoor recreation plays in our daily lives.

"We are very fortunate to have such awide range of parks, gardens, and community spaces to choose from.

"If you can’t make it to aParks Week event, consider simply exploringyour neighbourhood

There are many wonderful pockets of open space scattered throughout TheMiddleofEverywhere.”

WhilesomeParks Week events require physical activity suchaswalking, running, riding or exercise, most of council’s open spaces are accessible for all people, including people with limited mobility or anyone living with adisability.

Highlights will include:

-Baby's DayOut at Sale’sBrennanPark on Monday, March 6from10amto1pm. This is afree event, suitable for children 0-4 years. Children will be entertainedwithajumping castle,face painting, balloon twisting, interactive train and petting zoo. FairyJulianne will host songs and dances, and Wacky Wombat will provide roving entertainment, including giant bubbles,stilt walkingand juggling Bring your own seat or blanket. Coffee and ice cream will be available for purchase on the day.

-Kids’ Day Out at Yarram Memorial Park on Wednesday,March 8, 10am to 1pm. This is a free event, suitable for children aged 0-6 years. Activities include ajumping castle, face painting and petting zoo. Fairy Julianne will host songs and dances, and children are encouraged to join in. Coffee and ice creamwill be availablefor purchase on the day.

Find the full program of events, including locations, dates and times at www.wellington.vic.gov. au/parks-week