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 […]
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 […]
Surviving in the wild can be hard! Luckily our animals have some quirky characteristics called adaptations to help them. Join us through hands-on activities as we discover why birds have different beaks, how animals use camouflage to disappear and how ducks float so well. You’ll even get to meet some Australian animals up close! For […]
Come and roam through riverland and uncover the extra special talents of some of the local and migratory residents. Search along the river for dusky moorhens, rakali, spoonbills and many more of their friends as we complete the migratory maze! For ages 4-7 this activity is held at Canning River Eco Education Centre. 9:30-11:00am Tuesday […]
Join us as we delve into the animal kingdom and explore just how classification works. Discover the characteristics of mammals, reptiles and more before joining in on a giant game of guess who! You'll even get to meet some of the animals we classify up close. For ages 7-12 this is a drop-off activity that […]
Start your trek at South Ledge where you will learn how to read maps and discover what the Bibbulumn track is all about. Hike 6km from South Ledge to Perth Hills Discovery Centre carrying a day bag to ease your way into the world of hiking. Once we arrive at the Discovery Centre we will […]
Join Cockatoo KIDS on Earth Day 2022 and 'invest in our planet'. Experiment and explore ways to counteract our impacts on the Earth. Come on an interactive wind, air and energy walk in the Regional Park and examine our environmental impacts with games along the way. Learn about citizen science actions we can take and […]
Hear how Talitha's passion for birds and the environment inspired her to write a book at the age of 14-16. Join us at CREEC for a talk by Talitha Huston, author and photographer of Birds of the Perth Hills, as she talks about the wide range of birds that you may see in your backyard […]