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Trek the Track-ages 12-16

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 …

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Guess Who!-ages 7-12

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 …

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Roaming through Riverland-ages 4-7

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 …

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Quirky Characteristics-ages 4-7

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 …

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Buzzy Buzzy Aussie Bee-ages 4-7

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 …

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Night Stalk, ages 6+

Come and discover the nocturnal critters on a night stalk. Search for the creatures which fly, hop and crawl through the night as we head out along bush trails. As you journey through, you will discover which animals are living in your own backyard as we tune in to learn how to identify frogs and …

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Nature Navigators, ages 8-12

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 …

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Eco Heroes, ages 7-12

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 …

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We Acknowledge
Nature Play WA acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation, as the custodians of the land where our team lives and works. We also acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and recognise the continuing connection of Indigenous people to their land, waters, sky, culture and community. We pay our respect to all Indigenous people of this land; ancestors, elders and young ones.