Nature Discovery Day - Brandwood Reserve

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8.30am-1pm
Wednesday, 1 October 2025

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Free School Holidays

About the event

Discover Nature in Your Neighbourhood

Join the City of Cockburn's Sustainability and Climate Change team for a morning of exploration at Brandwood Reserve.
 
These school holidays, come along and discover the beauty of this pocket bushland in the heart of Leeming. October is the perfect time to enjoy spring wildflowers, meet the community, and learn what makes this special place thrive.
 
Find us at the Nature Discovery Day marquee, near the playground.
 

What’s on:

  • 9–12pm: Free coffee from the Friends of the Community coffee van

  • 10am–12pm: Free Nature Art with artist Ariane Roemmele

  • Self-guided Wildflower Trail – uncover fascinating facts about our local blooms

  • Colouring-in and games available throughout the morning

Spaces for activities are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. If sessions are booked out, please contact the City to join the waitlist.

Time Activity About Ages Registrations
8.30-9.30 am Guided walk Discover the beauty of Brandwood Reserve on a gentle guided walk through spring wildflowers, meet the team who care for the area, and finish with a free coffee in the park. All ages Register here
9.30-10.30am Nature Storytime Trek Explore the wonders of nature through stories and sensory exploration for under 5s. It’s a fun-filled experience that combines the magic of storytelling with the beauty of the great outdoors. 2-5 years Register here
10am-12pm Nature Art

A hands-on art session using natural materials to create your own bush-inspired creature. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like.

 All ages Drop in
10.30-11.30am Boodjar Biddi (Bush Track) cultural walk See your local patch from a new perspective. Discover Nyungar knowledge of nature, wildlife, and the deep relationship between people and the environment. All ages Register here
12-1pm Wildlife Experience Get up close with some of Australia’s most fascinating native animals in this fun, hands-on wildlife adventure.  All ages welcome, but best suited for ages 6-12 Register here
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Event location

Brandwood Reserve

Casserley Drive

Leeming, WA 6149
 

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Contact Title Sustainability and Climate Change

Email [email protected]

Phone 08 9411 3444

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
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 kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. 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 Elders, past and present.