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Minibeasts and Native Bees workshop
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Minibeasts and Native Bees workshop
Kwinana Public LibraryChisham AveKwinana,Eco Action leads a fascinating and educational free workshop for children all about NATIVE BEES and INVERTEBRATES!
In Western Australia, insects make up 80% of all our animals, and without them humankind would struggle to survive! Without important pollinators such as bees and butterflies there would be no tasty apples, pears or many other fruits and foods that we enjoy.
In this workshop children will be able to meet and interact with a range of friendly insects including stick insects, beetles, and caterpillars. They will also look at other invertebrates such as spiders, worms and aquatic critters such as water beetles and dragonfly nymphs. The purpose of the workshop is educating children about the huge range of insects and invertebrates in Australia, focusing on our diverse native bee species. Children will learn just how different native bees are to the European Honeybee.
Each child will be able to construct their own native bee home for their garden from a range of recycled materials. These can be decorated as an attractive art piece with pens and paint.
Each child will be given information on how to monitor their native bee homes in their own gardens in springtime.
Suitable for children aged 5+. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Native Bee Hotel Workshop at Meerilinga High Wycombe–
Native Bee Hotel Workshop at Meerilinga High Wycombe
Merrilinga104 Edney RdHigh Wycombe,LEARN TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN BEE HOTEL!
Bzzzzz! Did you know Australia is home to over 1500 different bee species? It’s time to give our buzzing bees a special home as play a strong part in pollinating our plants. Bring your child down to Meerilinga High Wycombe to learn all about the native bee species as well as how to make your garden a bee-friendly one.
Children will also decorate their own native bee hotel and pot plant to take home and put in their garden. Suitable for ages 2-5 years.
Cost: $5 per child. Booking essential.
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Family Nature Day
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Family Nature Day
Herdsman Lake Wildlife CentreCnr Flynn St & Selby StWembley,The Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre will be hosting a Family Nature Day on Sunday 3 October.
Come and see some of the gorgeous new arrivals, including ducklings and Black Swan cygnets.
This fun family event will include a variety of hands-on art, craft and science activities for the kids. There will also be guided nature walks on the boardwalk around the lake so that you can meet some of the new hatchlings.
The event will run from 2pm to 4pm at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre (Cnr Flynn & Selby Streets, Wembley).
Entry is $10 per person, $30 per family or FREE for Friends of the WA Gould League.
Kids Nature Club Night Walk–
Kids Nature Club Night Walk
Scout Hall45 Huntriss RdGwelup,Night walks are best suited for kids 5yrs +
Bring a sense of adventure and a torch if you have one.
Reusable glow torches are provided free of charge for kids to use on the night, however they are more like glow sticks than torches.Parking available next to the scout hall and tennis court at 45 Huntriss Rd, Gwelup .
Meeting spot is directly behind the hall at the seated area down by the lake.Tickets $13.50
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Phenomenal Plants
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Phenomenal Plants
Herdsman Lake Wildlife CentreCnr Flynn St & Selby StWembley,Join us as we look more closely at the incredible world of plants with Laura Skates (Botanist and Carnivorous plant expert) and make a plant terrarium to take home. Most suited for children aged 4 - 10years, but all welcome.
Learn about some important native plants around Herdsman Lake, go on a guided nature walk and get stuck into hands-on activities with plants.
Tickets $20
Please bring water, hat, and closed shoes.Although the session is 2 hours, participants are able to enjoy the centre and surrounds for the day or enjoy a picnic on the grass
Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Girrawheen Library–
Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Girrawheen Library
Girrawheen Library6 Patrick CtGirrawheen,Children will learn how to be safe and respect Australia's iconic native wildlife at this fun free interactive workshop by Einsteins Australia
Australia is home to some of the Earth's most diverse creatures and some of these wild things can have a nasty bite!
Let's learn how to be safe and respect our iconic wildlife.
Einsteins Australia will present this fun interactive workshop and your mini researchers will learn basic first aid skills and create a creepy creature to take home with them.
To avoid disappointment and potential phobias, please be advised there will be no live animals used within these workshops.
Target audience : recommended for children aged 6-12yrs old
Children's Worm Farm Workshop–
Children's Worm Farm Workshop
Darius Wells Library & Resource CentreChisham Ave & Robbos WayKwinana,This workshop will include:
- A Power Point Presentation covering all the ‘ins & outs’ of worms & their role in waste management.
- Tables with masses of worms for the kids to get their hands into
- Kids use magnifiers to identify various features of the worms.
- Each child will make their own ‘worm pack’ to take home.Please bring a clear plastic bottle (1.25L or 2L cooldrink or water bottles are best).
Suitable for 5 - 12 years of age
Please bring along a reusable cup and/or water bottle. Coffee, tea, water and light refreshments provided.City of Kwinana residents only.
West Oz Wildlife (Ballajura)–
West Oz Wildlife (Ballajura)
Ballajura Public LibraryKingfisher Ave & Illawarra CrescentBallajura,Come and join the team from West Oz Wildlife these school holidays. Get up close and personal with some of our amazing Australian Wildlife. Learn some cool facts, and discuss ways in which we can help them in the wild. Don't forget your camera!
Please note that this program is suitable for ages 4-12 only, and is a wildlife presentation. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Supervised children welcome - parents must attend. Please wear appropriate clothing. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Unfortunately, we cannot welcome any children under the age of 4 at this event.
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The Living Lake
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The Living Lake
Lake Leschenaultia2134 Rosedale RdChidlow,Shire of Mundaring is hosting Wildlife Wednesday nature activities at Lake Leschenaultia in the school holidays. This event is suitable for ages 6 to 12.
Join ecologist and wildlife photographer Simon Cherriman and environmental educator Danielle Crichton to learn more about the wonderfully diverse wildlife that live in and around the Lake. From wetland plants and frogs to bushland birds and balgas, the Lake has it all! Young nature lovers will engage in a range of fun activities to learn about our unique flora and fauna.
Participants will need a hat, water bottle, and closed in shoes. Parents may wish to drop their children off, but are welcome to attend if desired.
This is a free event provided by the Shire of Mundaring, but places are limited so registration is essential.
Insect Hotel Workshop for Kids - Mundaring–
Insect Hotel Workshop for Kids - Mundaring
Mundaring Lesser Hall3025 Jacoby StMundaring,Native bees and insects play an important role in our environment and garden from assisting in the pollination of plants to controlling pests. Just like everyone else, native bees and insects need a place to live.
Join us in building your very own insect hotel to take home and place in the garden.
This activity is for school-aged children 6 years and over. The workshop will go for 90 minutes. Bookings are essential for this free event.
Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Clarkson Library–
Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Clarkson Library
Clarkson Library27 Ocean Keys BlvdClarkson,Children will learn how to be safe and respect Australia's iconic native wildlife at this fun free interactive workshop by Einsteins Australia
Australia is home to some of the Earth's most diverse creatures and some of these wild things can have a nasty bite!
Let's learn how to be safe and respect our iconic wildlife.
Einsteins Australia will present this fun interactive workshop and your mini researchers will learn basic first aid skills and create a creepy creature to take home with them.
To avoid disappointment and potential phobias, please be advised there will be no live animals used within these workshops.
Target audience : recommended for children aged 6-12yrs old
Insect Hotel Workshop for Kids - Boya–
Insect Hotel Workshop for Kids - Boya
Boya Community Centre119-135 Scott StHelena Valley,Native bees and insects play an important role in our environment and garden from assisting in the pollination of plants to controlling pests. Just like everyone else, native bees and insects need a place to live.
Join us in building your very own insect hotel to take home and place in the garden.
This activity is for school-aged children 6 years and over. The workshop will go for 90 minutes. Bookings are essential for this free event.
Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Build a Bee Hotel–
Build a Bee Hotel
Belmont HubWright StreetBelmont,Bee hotels are a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in, creating safe havens for our native bees to nest in
For children aged 6 - 12 years.
This program will be held in the Innovation Lab.
The Bee Babette, Dr Kit Prendergast, will be showing you how to make a bee hotel, what makes a good vs bad bee hotel, and introduce you to information about our buzzy little friends! - -
Green Lab Town of Victoria Park
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Green Lab Town of Victoria Park
Perron Place61 Kitchener AveVictoria Park,Join kids aged 10-17 from your local area to share in activities about increasing, protecting, and monitoring bushland and urban canopy.
Learn how to match your green space and access its value.
Find out about the skills and knowledge that are needed to develop a successful project. Plan your project. Pitch your ideas to local Stakeholders.
Present project idea to the local government and to Millennium Kids to obtain the support you need to bring your project plan into action.This is a two day free event, please ensure you have tickets for both the 7th and the 8th of October.
Worms Work–
Worms Work
Belmont HubWright StreetBelmont,Make your own mini worm farm.
For children aged 7 to 12 years.
This program will be held in the Innovation Lab.
Learn about worm biology and the amazing role that worms play in waste management. Explore how worms live as you create a place for them to live in your home or backyard.Native Bee Hotel (Ages 5-10)–
Native Bee Hotel (Ages 5-10)
Maylands Public Library28 Eighth AveMaylands,Create your own native bee hotel in this hands-on and engaging workshop. Learn about how important bees are and how to attract them to your garden.
No bookings are necessary but places are limited so please arrive early to secure your place.
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Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Wanneroo Library
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Wild Things Australia - Facts Not Fear! @ Wanneroo Library
Wanneroo Library3 Rocca WayWanneroo,Children will learn how to be safe and respect Australia's iconic native wildlife at this fun free interactive workshop by Einsteins Australia
Australia is home to some of the Earth's most diverse creatures and some of these wild things can have a nasty bite!
Let's learn how to be safe and respect our iconic wildlife.
Einsteins Australia will present this fun interactive workshop and your mini researchers will learn basic first aid skills and create a creepy creature to take home with them.
To avoid disappointment and potential phobias, please be advised there will be no live animals used within these workshops.
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Kids Nature Club Night Walk
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Kids Nature Club Night Walk
Scout Hall45 Huntriss RdGwelup,Join us for a night walk. See and hear nature come to life after dark!
Night walks are best suited for kids 5yrs +
Bring a sense of adventure and a torch if you have one.
Reusable glow torches are provided free of charge for kids to use on the night, however they are more like glow sticks than torches.Parking available next to the scout hall and tennis court at 45 Huntriss Rd, Gwelup .
Meeting spot is directly behind the hall at the seated area down by the lake.Tickets $13.50
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Creatures of the Night
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Creatures of the NightHerdsman Lake Discovery CentreCorner of Flynn and Selby StreetsWembley ,See the animals of Herdsman Lake from a very different perspective at a unique night-time event at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre in the lead up to Halloween! Be prepared to be fascinated as we explore by torchlight the critters of the dark.
Get dressed in your spooky costumes, grab a torch, and come along for a very special opportunity to see some of the nocturnal animals of Herdsman Lake - including frogs, spiders, nocturnal birds and more - at their most active, after dark!
This fun, family event will include a sausage sizzle and drink, face-painting, shadow puppets, craft activities, a talk by Arachnologist Dr Mark Harvey from the Western Australian Museum, and a guided nature night stalk around the Herdsman Lake boardwalk. Feel free to dress up for this alternative to Halloween. No tricking, but a real treat as you learn about the creatures of the night.
The event will run from 6pm to 8:30pm on Friday 29 October at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre (Cnr Flynn & Selby Streets, Wembley).
Tickets are $16 per person or $50 per family, which includes the sausage sizzle and drink, informative talk and guided walk. Friends of the WA Gould League receive 20% off this event.
Please bring warm clothing, insect repellent, torch & closed shoes /gumboots.