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About the event
September is National Biodiversity Month across Australia—during the Nyungar season of Djilba / Spring. It’s time to celebrate Cockburn’s biodiversity and learn why it is part of the South West Botanical Province of Western Australia and recognised as one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots.
We’ve curated a fun-filled month of free and low cost activities for people of all ages, including wildflower walks, wildlife encounters, and hands-on community workshops. It's a fantastic way to connect with nature and learn how you can help protect our incredible local biodiversity and safeguard it for future generations.
There’s a mix of drop in and pop up events with some event registrations opening throughout September. Check back regularly for the latest updates.
Wildlife Weekends
Experience the excitement of Wildlife Weekends! Throughout September, Cockburn libraries will host fun meet-and-greet sessions and interactive activities for children featuring birds of prey, minibeasts, and aquatic animals. Each Saturday offers a drop-in meet-and-greet for all ages, followed by a children’s activity that requires prior registration.
Date |
Activity |
Location |
Bookings |
| Saturday 7 September |
- 9.30-10.30am: Birds of Prey Meet-and-Greet
- 11am: Birds of Prey Activity (Registrations essential)
|
Success Library |
Closed |
| Saturday 14 September |
- 9.30-10.30am: Minibeasts Meet-and-Greet
- 11am: Minibeasts Activity (Registrations essential)
|
Coolbellup Library |
Closed |
| Saturday 21 September |
- 9.30-10.30am: Aquatic Animals Meet-and-Greet
- 11am: Building Eco-Systems Activity (Registrations essential)
|
Spearwood Library |
Register for Building Eco-Systems |
Community Events
Enhance your understanding of the local environment with fantastic opportunities to learn, volunteer, and contribute positively to our community.
Date |
Time |
Activity |
Location |
Bookings |
| Wednesday 4 September |
6pm |
Turtle Information Session |
The Wetlands Centre |
Closed |
| Saturday 7 September |
1pm |
Bush flower essence workshop |
Success Library |
Closed |
| Wednesday 11 September |
6.30pm |
ReWild your garden – How to get started! |
Harvest Lakes Community Centre |
Closed |
| Saturday 14 and 21 September |
10am |
Snake awareness workshop |
WA Wildlife Hospital |
$20 full price, or $5 for Cockburn residents use discount code COCSAW24. Register for snake awareness. |
Wildflower Walks
Discover the beauty of Cockburn’s wildflowers this September with a self-guided stroll along our Pop-up Wildflower Trail at Frankland Park, or sign up for a guided Wildflower Adventure or join us on Nature Discovery Day.
Date |
Time |
Activity |
Location |
Bookings |
| 1-30 September |
|
Pop-up Wildflower Trail |
Frankland Park |
Find out more about the FREE trail. |
| Saturday 21 September |
10am, 10.30am, 11am |
Wildflower Adventures |
Denis de Young Reserve, Banjup |
FREE. Find out more. |
| Wednesday 25 September |
8am-2pm |
Nature Discovery Day |
Frankland Park |
FREE. Find out more. |
Biodiversity Storytime at Cockburn Libraries
Come to the library to hear great stories and to join in on songs and rhymes, before you make a masterpiece of craft to take home. Storytime encourages a love of reading, stimulates kids’ imaginations and offers an opportunity for social interaction. Ages 2-5 years. FREE. No bookings required.
Competitions
Planting Trailer Competition
Calling all young artists in Cockburn! We need your creativity to bring our new planting trailer to life. This trailer, which will store essential equipment for community planting events throughout the year, deserves to be as vibrant and colourful as the nature it supports. If you’re a Cockburn kid with a flair for art, we want to see your designs! Stay tuned for more details on how to enter and let your imagination bloom!
Waterwise Verge Garden Competion
Is your verge the most waterwise and beautiful in Cockburn? Nominate your verge for the competition, with the best verge winning prizes!
Open to residents of Cockburn, from Sunday 1 September to Friday 1 November 2024. Find out more about the
Waterwise Verge Garden Competion.
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- Dependant on your chosen activity.
- Additional information provided upon registration.
Refreshments/foodExpand
- Dependant on your chosen activity.
- Additional information provided upon registration
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