Get Wild About Wetlands

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9 April - 12 April 2024

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About the event

Calling all young nature lovers its time to get excited! The Wetlands Centre is proud to host these amazing activities in the next school holidays:

  • Sculpt an eco-friendly southwestern snake-necked turtle.
  • Discover the secret lives of microbats in twilight treetops.
  • Explore enchanting trails and craft from the heart of Beeliar.
  • Explore wildlife stories through engaging puppetry & make and take home your own shadow puppets.
So grab your walking shoes and join in for a day of adventure, creativity, and fun in the great outdoors. This is the perfect program for kids who love nature and have a passion for wetlands!
 
Date Activity Time Ages
Tuesday 9 April Crafting Paper Mâché Turtles 10am-12pm 5yrs +
Wednesday 10 April Bat Night Stalk - part of the WA Tree Festival 5.30 - 7.30pm  All ages
Thursday 11 April Wetland Tree Tales, Trails & Clay Creations  - part of the WA Tree Festival 5 - 7pm 5yrs +
Friday 12 April Tiny Tales from Nature Puppet Show & Workshop 5.30 - 7.30pm All ages


Bibra Lake Tree Trail Scavenger Hunt

The Wetland Centre is a proud participant in the WA Tree Festival a community celebration of all things tree. Vist the Wetlands Centre throughout the festival, running 6 April - 5 May, and explore the Bibra Lake Tree Trail. This trail includes a FREE SCAVENGER HUNT, paper or online, offering a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and curious explorers to engage with nature in a fun and interactive way.
Distance: 1.25 kilometres
Time required: Approximately 45 minutes.
Starting Point: The Wetlands Centre, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake
Find out more about the Bibra Lake Tree Trail and Scavenger Hunt at the Wetlands Centre website.


Get Wild About Wetlands is run by The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn and supported by the City of Cockburn. These wetland themed school holiday activities are a hands-on way to learn more about our wetlands and natural environment.
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$15 kids, $7.50 adults.
Family and Concession tickets available – please contact The Wetlands Centre on (08) 9417 8460 or email [email protected]
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The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn

184 Hope Road
Bibra Lake, WA 6163

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Contact Title Sustainability and Environment

Email [email protected]

Phone 08 9411 3444

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaadatj dayin boodja, kep wer malayin. Ngalak kaadatj koora koora wer yeyi ngalang birdiya.

City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present.