Make compost in a bottle and learn all about nature's recyclers.Join Little Green Steps to make compost in a bottle to take home and see what happens to your experiment.Look at the insects that live in worm farms and compost heaps through iscopes. Create your very own booklet on compost creatures.Hear a story about the Bin Sprites who help the […]

To mark Biodiversity Month, learn all about the threatened, charismatic black-cockatoos we share our suburbs with.To mark Biodiversity Month, come along and learn all about the threatened, charismatic black-cockatoos we share our suburbs with. Join us as we explore their identification, biology, ecology, and the threats they face, and discover how you can make a difference and support them both […]

Join us for a talk by zoologist Rob Hemsworth, President of Project Numbat, about the conservation of WA's unique mammal emblem.National Threatened Species Day occurs every year on September 7th and marks the day the last Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) died in captivity.Join us on Threatened Species Day for a talk by zoologist Rob Hemsworth, President of Project Numbat, about the […]

Learn how to use a worm farm to transform household food scraps into useful products for your garden.Join Kevin from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm.City of Canning […]

Join Steve McCabe on an expedition around Banksia Hill in the Canning River Regional Park.Join Steve McCabe on an expedition around Banksia Hill in the Canning River Regional Park, where every trail leads to a new discovery and every tree tells a story. With a deep-rooted passion for environmental stewardship and a wealth of knowledge in bushland management, Steve is […]

Attention all freshwater turtle lovers! Our native turtle population is at threat and needs your help!The City of Canning is a proud partner of the Murdoch University and South West Metropolitan Alliance led Saving Our Snake Necked Turtle (SOSNT) project.Many of the City’s wetlands, including Wilson Wetlands, are home to populations of the snake-necked turtle which are under threat from […]

Get tips for taking beautiful photos of wildflowers in the Canning River Regional ParkJoin us for a Nature Photography Workshop with Gary Rentenaar from Nexxt Frame Photography. Get tips for taking beautiful photos with your camera or phone. The workshop includes a walk in the Canning River Regional Park around Banksia Hill Loop with hands-on advice to get stunning wildflower […]

Celebrate National Science Week with Science Alive's fantastic High Energy Show.Discover many of the amazing secrets of heat, electricity, very strong magnets, singing tubes and explosive energy with Science Alive.Suitable for children aged 4 years and over, accompanied by an adult. All attendees require a ticket.To ensure fairness and give all children in our community a chance to attend the […]

Explore the incredible world of soil microbes in National Science WeekLearn how these tiny superheroes keep our soil healthy and how you can help them thrive. Bring a sample of soil or compost from your garden and see the amazing microbes up close under a microscope. Plus, enjoy a cool craft activity and make something special to take home. Don’t […]

Join Little Green Steps to learn about our local frogs and have some froggy fun through drama, song and hands-on activities.Come and learn what a Motorbike and Banjo frog sound like. Discover how a frog changes from eggs to adult through drama, song and hands-on activities including a frog life cycle jigsaw. Take home your very own frog booklet to […]

Join us in testing out bat survey methodology in the Canning River Regional Park, and be part of bat conservation and research efforts.During summer the Conservation Council of WA's Citizen Science program carried out a bat pilot study. Volunteers used bat detectors to record the different species of bats and their behaviours at different sites across Perth and the southwest. […]

Experience a close encounter with native animals and learn how we can all help our amazing wildlife in National Science Week.Kanyana is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre looking after sick and injured wildlife.Join them for an introduction to Australian reptiles, birds and mammals. Have a hands on interaction with amazing wildlife. Learn about the importance of caring for the […]

Get up close and personal with the little creatures that live in local waterways in National Science WeekUsing microscopes and magnifying glasses to inspect them, kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the variety of spineless creatures present in the wetlands and rivers (and sometimes even puddles) that surround them.Suitable for children aged 4 years and over, accompanied by […]

There is a lot going on under the ground which affects the health of your soil and garden plants.Come to this interactive session to learn about soil health with live viewing of soil microbes from samples from compost and from a garden area.Topics covered will include:Focus on soil microbesViewing bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodesHow microbes help build soil structureHow microbes […]

Learn how to get your winter vegetable garden growing.Learn some simple tips about how to create a healthy winter vegetable garden with Robyn Brown from Waste Is My Resource.Topics will include…Life in the SoilSoil preparationWater requirementsComposting and fertilisingSeeds or seedlingsWhat plants to choose for winterOrganic pest controlRobyn worked as a secondary teacher for over 20 years, then as a Waste […]

Flutter into the enchanting realm of butterfly gardening with Steve McCabe, a seasoned biologist and gardening enthusiast.There are many local wildflowers that can serve as butterfly habitat in your garden, but you are not restricted to a ‘bushland garden’ if you wish to attract butterflies. You will also discover a huge range of plants suitable for kitchen gardens which also […]

Learn about preserving from tomato bottling to jam making with Ecoburbia.Does your garden produce a bumper crop you would like to preserve? Or would you like to take advantage of cheap seasonal produce?This Ecoburbia workshop will cover tomato and fruit preserving using the water bath method, cheese making, drying produce using the sun, plus pickles, cordial and jam making. This […]

Buying solar panels can be a confusing process. Brush up on the basics of everything solar.Buying solar panels can be a confusing process. Conflicting information and opinions can sometimes make it all seem too hard.Come to this workshop to find out:How do solar panels work and are they really better for the environment?How to use your energy bill to work […]

Learn about all aspects of worms, and how to set up and maintain a worm farm.Join Kevin and Debbie from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of worms, 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.City of Canning residents can […]

Learn how to create nutrient-rich compost that will help your garden thrive.Learn all about composting methods and the value of compost in your garden with Robyn Brown from 'Waste is my Resource'. Food scraps and garden prunings are far too valuable for your soil to throw them in your landfill bin.Robyn will demonstrate the set-up of each method. Social enterprises […]