Looking for inspo for the final weeks of term 4? Our Playful Education Officer Denise Ansingh shares five great ways to take learning outdoors! At this time of year, the sun shines brightly, and the days have warmed. Free your children of the indoors and head outside for our top five hunts! Children delight in […]
Read MoreFrom tingle trees shaped like teapots and foaming karri forest, to prehistoric snails and fields of orange flowers, Senior Ranger Christie Bentink has all your must-sees-and-dos at Walpole-Nornalup National Park sorted! Christie took the time to sit down with us and share some of the things she loves most about the park, her favourite free […]
Read MoreThe team at Nature Play WA are delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear, who comes to us after an incredibly competitive recruitment process, that saw a large field of strong candidates vying for the role. In this blog, Kelsie shares her thoughts on her new role, her plans for […]
Read MorePaul Udinga’s family loved exploring the outdoors when he was a kid and were frequent visitors to John Forrest National Park. Little did he know he’d eventually become a custodian of the park, in the form of a ranger! Paul has been the Senior Ranger at John Forrest National Park for almost 10 years and […]
Read MoreMike Robinson is the Chair of member-run group, Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls (FOULF). They’re on a mission to restore native flora, undertake structural rehabilitation, improve the amenities and acknowledge the history at Mundy Regional Park. We were lucky enough to take a walk around the park with Mike. With a wealth of knowledge under […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it might be like to work as a ranger for a national park? Meet Pip Carboon, ranger at Yanchep National Park. She is one of those incredible people that made the seemingly universal childhood dream of working with animals and nature come true! Pip has dedicated over a decade of […]
Read MoreDear Nature Play WA community, After 12 years at the helm of Nature Play WA, it is time for me to say goodbye and wish you all a nature-rich life, full of play, connection, and adventure. As I prepare to move into whatever my next adventure may be, and as Nature Play WA prepares to […]
Read MoreFishability is a not-for-profit association on a mission to break down the barriers between people with disabilities and recreational fishing. Their team of volunteers run sessions at accessible locations around Perth (onboard a vessel or a jetty), where people with disabilities can learn new skills with the help of motorised equipment, create lifelong friendships, and […]
Read MoreFor over 10 years, Tracy Lyon has proudly worked as an administration officer and community liaison at Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC). She’s also a Wilson local, living just down the road from Kent Street Weir. So, it’s no surprise that Tracy has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the animals, […]
Read MoreWhile children (and parents!) may find the new mask rules for children challenging, Nature Play WA has some tips on supporting your child in wearing a mask, and how to help them decompress and wind down when the day at school is over, and the mask comes off. With Western Australia moving to Level 2 […]
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