Eco Holidays: Urban Grow

The Coal Loader invites curious young minds to get their hands dirty while learning about gardening, habitats and sustainability from the ground up. Looking for a fun, hands-on way to keep kids (5 – 10 year olds) engaged and inspired during the break? Bring them to the Coal Loader for free, fun and educational workshops with Urban Grow. There are two sessions this spring holidays: Tuesday 29 September – Composting, worm farming and bug hotels (5-10 years) Kids will learn about composting and worm farming, build their own mini worm farm, and create a DIY bug hotel using recycled and natural materials. A slightly messy, creative session that inspires care for the environment and the creatures that help it thrive. Perfect for curious kids who love to explore, this engaging workshop blends sensory learning, environmental care, and plenty of fun. Thursday 8 October – Gardening with seeds and seedlings (5-10 years) We kick things off by making biodegradable pots from recycled paper rolls and newspaper-no plastic here! Then the kids create their own seed-raising mix, blending bug-filled worm castings, compost, and potting mix to nourish their soon-to-be seedlings. With a wide selection of edible and flowering seeds to choose from, each child plants their favourites before finishing the session with messy, joy-filled seed balls-ready to toss into gardens at home and watch bloom. Please note: Tickets will be available from Tuesday 8 September via Humanitix. Book now