There’s lots to explore outdoors these school holidays

The return of the popular eco-hunt adventure and a Creatures of the Night workshop program are just some of the action-packed activities planned for these school holidays across the Sunshine Coast.

A range of local artists will host workshops for kids and adults alike to shine a light on Creatures of the Night from July 2-15 at three local nature reserves.

From print-making to creating pretend habitats for nocturnal animals and mobiles inspired by glowing fungi, these creative workshops offer everyone from kids to adults the opportunity to unleash their inner artist.

If you’re looking for an exciting outdoor challenge where i-spy meets sci-fi, grab your walking shoes and your phone or tablet and join in the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Eco-Hunt for your chance to win some great prizes.

Explore the wetlands and snap pictures of as many birds, butterflies, insects, crabs and other animals living at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary as you can.

Download the QuestaGame app, submit your sightings and you'll receive expert feedback and points for your sightings based on their rarity.

Prizes including vouchers from Whites IGA in Bli Bli and Rivershore Resort will go to the highest overall score and the eco-hunter who snaps the best find in the sanctuary, while every eco-hunter who submits more than three sightings sighting from the Maroochy Wetlands will go into the draw to win a family pass for Maroochy Nature Cruises. Another family pass will go to the person who receives the highest score for correctly identifying their sightings.

Eco-hunters who are keen for a sweet school holiday treat can even swing by McMartin’s Farm next door to the wetlands and pick some tasty strawberries.

For full details of these school holiday events and more, visit council’s events website