Make a self-sustaining terrarium with plants, stones, and springtails at Willoughby City Library branches.
Saturday 26 September 2026
11:30am - 1:00pm
139 Artarmon Rd, Artarmon NSW 2064, Australia
Free
Dive into the fascinating world of terrariums where children aged 5 to 9 can create their own miniature ecosystems. Using small plants, stones, decorations, and tiny wingless insects called springtails, kids will learn how to build a self-sustaining environment inside a glass container.
This hands-on activity encourages creativity and curiosity about nature, perfect for young explorers eager to discover the magic of tiny worlds. Children will enjoy assembling their terrariums with provided materials while bringing their own clean glass container to personalize their creation.
Presented by the Willoughby City Bushland team in collaboration with Willoughby City Library, this event combines fun and education in a supportive setting.
Participants need to bring a clean glass container with a lid, ideally sized between a cup and a large mug. All other materials, including plants and springtails, will be supplied.
The sessions are scheduled at multiple library locations with specific dates and times:
- Artarmon Library: Tuesday, 2026-09-26, 15:00 to 16:30
- Northbridge Library: Tuesday, 2026-09-26, 11:30 to 13:00
Please note that sessions at Castle Cove Library and West Chatswood Library have been cancelled.
Children under 11 must be supervised by an adult during the event to ensure safety and engagement.
The event takes place at various Willoughby City Library branches, including Artarmon Library and Northbridge Library. These locations are community-friendly and easily accessible.
Parents can register online for the available sessions to secure a spot for their child. The libraries follow NSW Health guidelines to maintain a safe environment for all attendees.
The event may be filmed or photographed, and images could be used in council publications and social media. If you prefer your child’s image not to be published, please inform the staff before the session.
Please ensure your child is supervised at all times, and review the library’s Conditions of Entry and Unaccompanied Children guidelines before attending.
This is a free event, but registration is required for the available sessions to manage numbers and materials.
Bookings can be made online through the Willoughby City Library website. For further inquiries, contact the library directly via phone or email.
