| | | | Prepare for wet and wild winter fun! The July school holidays fall in the Nyungar season of Makuru, the wettest time of the year. There’s loads of fun indoor and outdoor activities for kids of every age, from muddy adventures to Nyungar storytelling or a day in the life of a wildlife veterinarian. Places are limited, with registrations essential for some activities so book now! |
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| | | | | Nature Discovery Day is coming to South Lake Discover the beauty of your local bushland with our Nature Discovery Day, designed to bring communities and families together in the school holidays. Our Sustainability and Climate Change team will be at Bloodwood Park on Wednesday 3 July. There’ll be guided walks, free activities that connect you with nature and your community, pop down for a friendly chat or take a stroll along the pop-up walk trail through the reserve.
Connecting South Lake is hosting a FREE sausage sizzle with fruit and fun park games and Gingernut Coffee will be on-site for your morning coffee fix.
When: 8am-2pm Wednesday 3 July
Where: Bloodwood Park, South Lake*
Sign up to one of these activities and be part of the day!
8-9am Guided walk (all ages)
Join our friendly bush maintenance team for a relaxed morning walk in your local patch.
9.30-11am Nature Storytime Trek (under 5s)
Explore the wonders of nature through stories, bushwalking tips, and sensory exploration.
10.30-11.30am Boodjar Biddi (bush tracks) guided cultural walk (all ages)
Learn about Nyungar perspectives on nature, wildlife, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
11.30 am-12.30pm Community planting activity (all ages)
Join our enjoyable planting session to enhance habitat and biodiversity by planting new seedlings.
11am-1.30pm Drop-in eco-art (all ages)
Reconnect with nature and create beautiful art pieces using clay and natural materials such as gum nuts, pods, leaves and flowers.
*Toilet facilities will be available on the day. | | Find out more |
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| | | | | Meet the animals at the WA Wildlife Hospital This winter why not visit WA Wildlife, a sanctuary for wildlife care and rescue in Bibra Lake and get up close to local wildlife. Take a tour of the hospital, witness how wildlife carers save lives or get hands-on and craft items to contribute to their mission. Join the team for a fun experience that supports wildlife! Turtlely Awesome Turtles (ages 5+)
Turtles are remarkable creatures that inhabit our wonderful wetlands. Learn about the ecosystem they live in, get crafty painting and building your very own turtle and meet Tom the Turtle.
1.30-3.30pm, Monday 1 July 2024
Day in the Life - Wildlife Veterinarian (ages 8+)
Learn about the work our wonderful wildlife veterinarians do every day, and how their work helps our native wildlife.
9.30-11.30am, Tuesday 2 July
1-3pm, Tuesday 2 July
Day in The Life - Wildlife Rehabilitator (ages 5+)
Want to be a guest wildlife rehabilitator? Come join us, help our team out and meet our resident animals.
9-11am, Tuesday 9 July
2-4pm, Tuesday 9 July
Habitats and Handicrafts - Habitats For Your Home (ages 5+)
Learn about our local habitats then roll up your sleeves and start crafting your ideas for a wildlife friendly garden.
Guest presenter Lee Burns from Down to Earth Gardens
9-11am, Friday 12 July Tickets sell quickly, so don't miss out on the fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult, due to space limitations only one adult per family. | | Book now |
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| | | | | Rainy day adventures at The Wetlands Centre! Discover the wonders of our local wetlands with the Get Wild About Wetlands school holiday program at Bibra Lake. Embrace the rain as it brings these enchanting ecosystems to life and explore their beauty with exciting holiday activities! Suitable for children of all ages unless specified. Price $15. Family and concession tickets available. Frog Night Stalk
Explore Bibra Lake during the Frog Night Stalk Program! Listen to Southwestern Australia's frogs, learn about their habitats, and enjoy nature under the stars. Led by Rohit Kanchi, a passionate frog enthusiast.
5.30pm - 7pm, Saturday 6 July 2024
Boodja—A Special Place for Everyone
Join Isobel for Noongar storytelling and activities, focusing on language and culture. Isobel, a Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman, shares stories passed down by her Kabarli (Nana).
10am - 11.30am, Thursday 11 July 2024
Wadjuk Dreaming
Join Rosemary Walley for NAIDOC week, watching animated Wadjuk Dreaming films and engaging in artistic expression. Suitable for children of all ages.
10 - 11.30am, Friday 12 July 2024
Films and Flames (ages 10+)
Celebrate NAIDOC week with Films and Flames, featuring Aboriginal-focused films and a Smoking Ceremony. Enjoy bush tucker afterward!
10am - 1pm, Sunday 14 July 2024 | | Book now |
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| | | | | Bin Sprites teacher resource launched
Little Green Steps WA has launched Bin Sprites, a book for children aged three-seven on waste sorting. Funded by Waste Authority Resource Recovery, it emphasises reducing, reusing, recycling, and refusing waste. Bin Sprites, thriving in well-sorted bins, highlight proper waste management. Illustrated with reused materials, the book includes a free educator’s resource package on the Little Green Steps WA website. | | Order now |
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| | | | | | | | | | Join Cockburn Libraries in celebrating NAIDOC week in July with Djurpin Ninni Yongkas (Happy Little Kangaroos) a cultural incursion for kids (ages 3-7): 10.30am Monday 1 July, Cockburn Library 10am Tuesday 2 July, Success Library 10.30am Friday 5 July, Spearwood Library. |
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| | | | Do you have teenagers eager for an outdoor adventure in the school holidays? Sign them up for one of these guided activities: Tuesday 9 July, Adventure Caving and Tree Top Adventures Wednesday 10 July, Rock and Roll Mountain. |
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| Good Sammy's tour and sustainable styling workshop |
| | Join us for this unique behind the scenes tour of Good Sammy’s operation in Canning Vale followed by a sustainable style workshop and op-shopping experience with Hazel, the sustainable stylist and fashion expert from The Curated Wardrobe. 8.30am-11.30am, Thursday 11 July. |
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| Community planting day at Manning Park |
| | The rainy months of June and July provide the ideal conditions for planting new seedlings. Join our FREE and enjoyable planting event at Manning Park and help make a difference. Suitable for families. Morning tea provided. 9am-1pm, Saturday 15 July. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja‑k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja‑k kaaradjiny.
Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for country. |
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