Celebrate the Wet Season this school holidays with Creek Connections Nature Camps: a four-day program designed for young people aged 12–18 years. This immersive nature camp invites participants to explore their local creek catchments as they come to life with water, colour and movement.
Sign up for one day or join us for the full program!
Each day is packed with activities that connect young people with nature, art and local knowledge. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Walk local creeks and observe seasonal changes
Spot native birds, butterflies and other wildlife
Join night-time spotlighting sessions
Take part in hands-on art workshops inspired by nature
Led by local artists, youth workers and wildlife experts, including youth worker Mitch Rose, Larrakia knowledge-holder Leslie Gordon, and artists and educators Janie Andrews, Emma Lupin, and Nalani Sawyer.
The camp offers flexible participation. Young people can join the full program in their local catchment or attend individual days that suit their schedule. Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build skills and strengthen connections to local places.
Program Highlights:
Local creek walks and seasonal nature discovery
Creative sessions with artists and educators
Cultural learning guided by Larrakia knowledge holders
Engaging activities grounded in place and community
Creek Connection Nature Camps helps young people step into local action, guided by knowledge, creativity and care.
These sessions are designed for young people 12 - 17 years. Adults should only attend if the young person needs a support person — please get in touch with us education@landcarent.org.au if this applies.
Young people can sign up for one or all sessions within the program - if you wish to attend all, just book one ticket per child for each activity.
Creatures of the Creek: A Larrakia Perspective at Ludmilla Creek
Monday 12 January 2026 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Begin the journey with Larrakia knowledge-holder Leslie Gordon, who leads the opening session of Creek Connections Nature Camp. Together, we’ll explore the plants and animals of our urban creeks, learn a few animal names in Larrakia, and take part in a guided walk, story time and conversation along Ludmilla Creek.
A wet weather alternative may be held at Darwin Community Arts, depending on the day.
Creatures of the Creek Discovery Day
Tuesday 13 January 2026 from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Darwin Community Arts Centre and Rapid Creek and Ludmilla Creek.
Join youth worker and BirdLife Top End member Mitch Rose, alongside Landcare educators, for the wildlife-focused day. Begin with birdwatching basics, then out to look for lizards and use iNaturalist to record your observations. A shared lunch is included.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
The session begins at Darwin Community Arts, with creek visits by bus.
Wet weather may keep us indoors.
Creatures of the Creek Creative Day
Wednesday 14 January 2026 from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Darwin Community Arts Centre and Rapid Creek.
Spend a day immersed in creativity with local artist Janie Andrews and educator Emma Lupin. The session begins with sculpture making inspired by natural forms, followed by a shared lunch and an afternoon exploring patterns in nature through hands-on art.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
The session begins at Darwin Community Arts, with creek visits by bus.
Wet weather may keep us indoors.
Creatures of the Creek Close Encounters Day
Thursday 15 January 2026 from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Darwin Community Arts Centre, Rapid Creek, and Sandy Creek.
Get up close with the hidden homes and habitats of local wildlife during the Close Encounters Day. Join Landcare NT educators Nalani Sawyer and Emma Lupin for an immersive walk at Sandy Creek, exploring bark, burrows and natural shelters. After a shared lunch, the afternoon features a hands-on critter handling session.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
The session begins at Darwin Community Arts, with creek visits by bus.
Wet weather may keep us indoors.
Creatures of the Creek Spotlight Event
Thursday 15 January 2026 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Rapid Creek
Wrap up the catchment program with a spotlight adventure led by Landcare educators. Take a short walk along Rapid Creek and discover what comes to life after dark, learning about the animals that emerge as the light fades. Meeting location will be sent on RSVP