Since the 1990s, the size of the Australian backyard has diminished dramatically. Quarter-acre blocks are no longer the norm. Knowing the importance of outdoor play, we now have a responsibility to our children to extend the boundaries of what we think of as our own backyard. That’s why these school holidays we’re encouraging WA families […]
Kids night out on this fun campout where the campers participate in an exclusive trap and release mammal monitoring session! For ages 7 to 11 this is a drop-off activity held at Perth Hills Discovery Centre. Thursday 13th of January 3:00pm to Friday 14th January 10:00am. $38.00 bookings essential.
Hike along the tracks and trails as we delve deeper into the role of a ranger, with bush maintenance and becoming reptile aware as you work towards your senior ranger qualification. For ages 7 to 12 this is a drop-off activity that includes an animal encounter. Held at Perth Hills Discovery Centre on Friday 14th […]
Get ready for an action packed days full of fun water, land and roping activities at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp holiday day programs. Cost: $70 per person Ages: 9-14 years Monday Activities: stand up paddling, catapults, raft building and vertical challenges. Tuesday Activities: search and rescue, hut building, canoe and flying fox. Bookings close […]
Bring your family to the Ern Halliday Recreation Camp for a fun filled morning of activities, test your skills with archery, map reading and navigating your way around our coastal camp looking for the orienteering markers. Then relax and enjoy a picnic lunch with your family. Cost: $35 per person Ages: All ages Activities: Archery […]
Sun loving reptiles are misunderstood, but there is a lot to love about these scaly critters. Delve into the world of reptiles and discover fascinating facts before enjoying a scaly encounter. For ages 4 to 7 this activity includes an animal encounter and is held at Briggs Park Pavilion in Byford. Wednesday 19th January 9:30-11:00am. […]
WA is home to many terrifying critters of all shapes and sizes…can you guess what they are? Find out just what makes these animals deadly and dangerous before discovering what to do if you encountered them. You’ll even get to meet some up close and personal! For ages 7 to 12 this is a drop-off […]
Grab a friend and get ready for some action packed days full of fun, water, land and roping activities at the Ern Halliday January 2022 day programs. Cost: $70 per person Ages: 9-14 years Thursday Activities: Crate climbing, caving and orienteering Bookings close 13 January 2022.
Do you think you could navigate around Piney Lakes Reserve using a map and coordinates? In teams, you will navigate your way through nature. At each stop you will be learning about local animals and what they need in their habitat to survive. Once you have chosen your animal to match the habitat, you will […]
Are you prepared to save the eco world? Come prepared with an eco hero name as we discuss the threats to wildlife and their habitat. We will journey along the beachside in search of threats as we discover what we can do to help the wildlife and their habitats as we become eco heroes. We […]
Join us online each month as we share information, photos and resources of WA’s beautiful national parks through our Park of the Month initiative. Our first Park of the Month is Canning River Regional Park!
Did you know that Western Australia has about 800 species of native bees? Get the buzz on these incredible workers as you discover their special pollination techniques and unique nesting habits. Determine the difference between these exceptional native species and the big honeybees everyone knows. Once you have gotten to know the bee’s knee’s, create […]