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 […]
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 […]
September 28 - Activities include caving, rock climbing and ultimate sports. September 29 - Activities include lost pilot, big swing and minutes to win it. Grab a friend and share an outdoor adventure at the September 2022 holiday day programs. No time to be bored with days full of fun outdoor activities for everyone. Fun […]
Activities may include orienteering, Kanyana Wildlife show, hut building, crate climb, canoeing, vertical challenges, catapults and more. Explore the great outdoors at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp. Bring along a friend or make new friends and learn bush survival skills. There are 3 action-packed days full of outdoor adventures. Fun and safe These activities are […]
September 28 - Activities include caving, rock climbing and ultimate sports. September 29 - Activities include lost pilot, big swing and minutes to win it. Grab a friend and share an outdoor adventure at the September 2022 holiday day programs. No time to be bored with days full of fun outdoor activities for everyone. Fun […]