• Native Bee Workshop

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Learn about WA’s amazing native bees with Dr Kit Prendergast (aka @dr.beebabette!).Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening Native Bee Workshop celebrating the incredible (and often overlooked!) native bees of the Swan Coastal Plain.Western Australia is home to hundreds of native bee species – many of which live right here in our Banksia and Tuart Woodlands. At this special event, […]

  • Amy the Amegilla (for 4 – 7 years)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Introduce your children to the wonderful world of native bees in this live storytelling event of "Amy the Amegilla".Come learn about our wonderful native bees in a fun storytelling session by WA's bee scientist and educator, Dr Kit 'Bee Babette' Prendergast. Bee Babette will be reading her illustrated story book 'Amy the Amegilla', which includes some practical tips on how […]

  • Canning Turtle Talk and ‘Turtle Tracker’ Training

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Many of the City of Canning's wetlands, including Wilson Wetlands, are home to populations of the snake-necked turtle which are under threat from a combination of predators such as foxes and ravens, vehicle strikes on our roads, lack of suitable nesting habitat and the increased drying of southwest wetlands.

  • Wildlife Encounter (Ages 5+)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Experience a close encounter with native animals and learn how we can all help our amazing wildlife in National Science Week.Experience a close encounter with native animals and learn how we can all help our amazing wildlife in National Science Week.WA Wildlife is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre looking after sick and injured wildlife.Join them for an introduction to […]

  • Bush Tucker Plants (Ages 5+)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Explore our unique bush tucker plants in National Science Week.Join SERCUL to explore our local native plants - how they grow, special features and traditional uses; whether it is for food, medicine or tools. The session will include a short walk in the Regional Park so please wear closed shoes.For ages 5+ years.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children […]

  • Travelling Turtles (Ages 3+)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Discover our awesome Snake-necked Turtles in National Science Week.Join Little Green Steps to learn about our native southwestern snake-neck turtles including where they live, what they eat and how we can help them survive in urban areas. Kids can create a turtle out of clay and make a model wetland.For ages 3+ years.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children […]

  • Very Strange Stuff Show (Ages 5+)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Celebrate National Science Week with a fantastic Science Alive Show.Join Science Alive to explore the materials that make up our world. We will have adventures with liquids, solids and gases. See flying T-bags and huge bubbles.For ages 5+ years.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

  • Butterfly Magic (Ages 5 – 13)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Discover our beautiful butterflies in National Science Week.EcoAction will introduce kids to the magical life cycle of butterflies through interactive experiences, sensory exploration, and creative art.For ages 5 - 13 years.Please only book tickets for participating children. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

  • Checking Out Chickens

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Do you want to keep some chickens in your backyard?Shani from Ecoburbia has been keeping chickens for over 20 years. In this workshop you will learn more about the legalities of keeping chickens in your area, different ways to get chickens, plus their basic requirements and health care needs. This workshop will suit people planning to get chickens or those […]

  • ‘No Paintbrushes’ – Abstract Painting with Marie Wilkinson

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Join us for a fun and colourful freeform abstract painting workshop using no plastic items for Plastic Free July.This is a fun and colourful freeform abstract painting workshop using no plastic items for Plastic Free July.Marie Wilkinson, a visual artist, will teach you what she has coined 'The Freedom Technique' of applying paint to canvas.The tools will be upcycled items, […]

  • Rhymes at CREEC (Ages 0-5)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Come join us for 30 minutes of interactive rhymes and songs and stories about nature and animals.Looking for a fun and engaging weekend activity with your little one?Come along to our special weekend rhyme time at the Canning Eco Education Centre!In this lively 30-minute session, you and your child will enjoy a playful mix of rhymes, songs, and interactive stories […]

  • Earthworm Academy (ages 5 – 12 yrs)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Come and learn all about earthworms.Learn why earthworms so important to our world. You will be able to hold worms and look at them close up with magnifiers. Then make a worm pack to take home.Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years. Please only book tickets for participating children. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.This event has limited tickets, […]

  • DIY Product Showcase Bonanza

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Learn to create a variety of homemade personal care products.In order to eliminate toxins and packaging waste from your lifestyle, this hands-on Donut Waste workshop introduces a wide range of homemade products as natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternatives to store-bought items. Get information on materials, best practices, and how to sustainably source local ingredients.Products featured include dry shampoo, lip balm, […]

  • Composting Workshop

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    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'. Robyn will demonstrate the set-up of each method.Food scraps and garden prunings are far too valuable for your soil to throw them in your landfill bin, and composting […]

  • Bush Pharmacy Workshop

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Experience ancient Noongar healing practices and using native plants for health and well being.Join Djirrily Dreaming to experience ancient Noongar healing practices and using native plants for health and well being.Suitable for adults only.As places are limited, if you can't attend after making a booking, please cancel your ticket.

  • Worm Farming Workshop

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    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 […]

  • Bees, Bugs and Butterflies Needle Felting Workshop (Ages 8 – 13)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Join Cristina from Solstice Fibre in this beginner friendly hands-on workshop and enjoy all things crafty and artsy.Needle felting bees, bugs and butterflies.A beginner-friendly workshop perfect for children 8- 13 years who enjoy all things crafty and artsy.Expect a beautiful blend of creativity, hands-on learning, mindful and sustainable making in a relaxed and supportive environment.Children will be guided step by […]

  • Growing Veggies for Winter

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Join Robyn from Waste Is My Resource to learn some simple tips to create a healthy winter vegetable garden.Learn some simple tips to create a healthy winter vegetable garden with Robyn Brown from Waste Is My Resource.Topics covered will include: life in the soil, soil preparation, water requirements, composting and fertilising, whether to use seeds or seedlings, what plants to […]

  • Solar Panels and Batteries for Beginners

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Learn about solar panels and if they are right for your house. Buying solar panels can be a confusing process. At this workshop you will find out what to look for in a reputable solar and battery installer and how to get a good quote. You will also learn how to pick a system that will work for your circumstances […]

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  • Solar Panels and Batteries for Beginners

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Learn about solar panels and if they are right for your house.Buying solar panels can be a confusing process. At this workshop you will find out what to look for in a reputable solar and battery installer and how to get a good quote. You will also learn how to pick a system that will work for your circumstances and […]

  • How to Plan a Successful EV Road Trip

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Get tips for planning a road-trip in an electric vehicle.This presentation is perfect for people planning a road-trip in an electric vehicle and would like to know some tricks and tips to make it a successful holiday.Andrew Moore from Life Cycle Logic will share his experiences of going on EV road-trips around Western Australia with his young family and teach […]

  • Is an EV right for you?

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Join us in this workshop and have all your EV questions answered.Electric vehicles are a hot topic right now. There is lots of conflicting information which might be making it hard for you to work out whether an EV would work for you. Come along to have all your EV questions answered, including:· Types of electric vehicles and how they […]

  • Create a Rag Rug (for 13 – 25yrs)

    Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC) Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road, Wilson, WA, Australia

    Learn how to create a rag rug from old textiles.Rag weaving is a wonderful way to take old textiles and give them new life. Come to this workshop to learn how to create your very own rag rug that’s truly unique.If you have old sheets/doona covers to share, please bring them to the workshop and learn how to repurpose them […]

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