Learn all about fermenting and making your own healthy, probiotic rich foods.Fermented foods are packed full of enzymes, vitamins, minerals and probiotics, which have a myriad of health benefits. These goodies assist gut health by promoting the growth of healthy flora in the intestine, enhancing the digestibility of foods. Fermenting is a great way to preserve food while still keeping […]

Simple tips to lessen our impact on the planet in everyday life - easily and cheaply. Learn to make products from pantry ingredients.In order to eliminate toxins and packaging waste from your lifestyle, this hands-on workshop introduces a wide range of homemade products as natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternatives to store-bought items. The workshop is delviered by Waste-warrior Peg Davies […]

Why are earthworms so important to our world?Come and learn all about earthworms with The Worm Shed. You will be able to hold worms and look at them close up with magnifiers. Then make a mini worm farm to take home.Each participating child will need to bring 1 clear plastic bottle (ideally 1 - 2L) with the top already cut […]

Learn how to have a more sustainable home, without having to move or build a new one.Do you want to have a more sustainable home, without having to move or build a new one?In this interactive Ecoburbia workshop, Shani and Tim will teach you about the principles of basic solar passive design and how you can use those principles to […]

This is a fun and colourful free form abstract painting workshop for adults.Marie, an artist, will teach you what she has coined 'The Freedom Technique' of applying paint to canvas.The tools will be upcycled items, such as bottle top lids, cut-up cardboard, and knitting needles. Including items from nature, such as leaves, gum nuts, and sea sponges. Not a paintbrush […]

Kids can learn all about catchments, nutrients and algae in National Science Week.For kids 5 years and over.Join in a fun catchment activity about nutrient sources and see first hand what happens when nutrients enter our river and wetland systems.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer.In partnership with the South East Regional […]

Connect with nature through art and science in National Science Week.For kids 7 years and older.The gum tree weevil is endemic to Australia where Eucalyptus trees are native.Kids will investigate gum tree weevils close-up using hand lenses and also observe other types of beetles in the bush around CREEC.Then we will create some weevil art that captures details about the […]

Discover our awesome Native Bees in National Science Week.For kids 5 years and older.Discover our awesome Native Bees. Learn about their vital contribution to natural ecosystems and how you can contribute to their survival. Make a bee hotel to put in your garden.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer.

Learn all about our native reptiles in National Science Week.For kids 5 years and older.Delve into the world of lizards and snakes with Amy Wild. Discover fascinating reptile facts and the important role reptiles play in ecosystems. Get up close to some of our native reptiles.Please book a ticket for each person attending. Children must be accompanied by a responsible […]

Learn about the native food resources of Perth, including those plants that can be grown in your garden.Humans have managed seasonal food resources in this part of the world for a very long time. Many bushfood plants grow in the Perth region, and an understanding of their seasonality and management history adds further interest. This workshop will deliver a snapshot […]

Get tips for taking beautiful photos of the wonderful biodiversity in the City of CanningJoin us for a Nature Photography Workshop with Gary Rentenaar from Nexxt Frame Photography. Get all the tips and tricks for taking beautiful photos of the wonderful biodiversity in Canning with your camera or phone – and remember to submit it in the Lens on Biodiversity […]

Learn how you can help Carnaby’s cockatoos by making your garden better suited to their habitat needs.Join us to hear Dr Christine Groom talk about her newly published book, Creating Black Cockatoo Friendly Suburbs.Learn how we as individuals, and as a community, can make changes to our urban areas that can help black cockatoos and create greener, cooler suburbs that […]

Learn how to use a worm farm to transform household food scraps into food for your garden.Join Kevin and Debbie from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of earthworms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management, as well as the set-up, operation and maintenance of a worm farm.There will be worms […]

Join us for a bush walk around Banksia Hill in the Canning River Regional Park.Join us for a walk exploring this bush wonderland, where nature's splendour is on full display. September is National Biodiversity Month and you will have the opportunity to appreciate the incredible biodiversity in the Regional Park, and immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and diverse species […]

Get some basic gardening tips to start a summer edible garden.Robyn from Waste Is My Resource will show you some basic gardening skills to enable your success in starting a summer edible garden this year!Topics will include soil preparation, planting in pots, using wicking beds, growing from seed, what plants to sow, planting sprouts and herbs, and organic pest control.Sign […]