Adventure CavingCrawl, climb and slide your way through an amazing cave system with a professional caving guide.

Thursday 14th January 10.15am-12pm ages 8-10 & 12.45-2pm ages 10-14Yanchep National Park$30 Discovery Club members $32 non-members

Banksia Buddies Come search for animals on an adventure through the banksia woodland before meeting some of the cute buddies up close.

Tuesday 12th January 9.30-11am ages 3-7Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Beach DetectivesSearch the beach for washed-up organisms left behind by the waves and explore the intertidal zone on an ecosystem survey.

Wednesday 6th January 1-2.30pm ages 7-12Trigg Beach$15 Discovery Club members $17 non-members

Early Birds Tune your hearing to different jarrah forest bird calls on a morning walk to find and identify some of the many bird species who call the forest home.

Saturday 16th January 8-10am ages 6+Perth Hills Discovery Centre$10ch & $14ad Discovery Club members $12ch & $16ad non-members

eCAMPology Get to know the many animals of the jarrah forest on this jam-packed camp filled with different monitoring techniques.

Monday 11th January- Tuesday 12th January 10am-12pm ages 8-13 Perth Hills Discovery Centre$44 Discovery Club members $46 non-members

Enchanted Environment-along the river Join Faerie Cara to discover the magic along the river and the animals who call it home.

Tuesday 5th January 9.30-11am ages 3-7Burswood Park$15 Discovery Club members $17 non-members

Enchanted Environment-in the caves Join Faerie Cara to discover the magic found inside caves and the amazing techniques used to create these beautiful ecosystems.

Wednesday 13th January 9.30-11am ages 3-7Yanchep National Park$15 Discovery Club members $17 non-members

Fish Forensics Have a close look at the fins, scales and other external features of fish to see how they have adapted to their environment. Then examine the internal features and learn how this information answers important research questions.

Friday 15th January 1-3pm ages 7-12Hillarys- WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Fish SchoolGet up close with some scaly critters as you learn about the adaptations fish need to survive in water.

Friday 15th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Hillarys- WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories$14 Discovery Club members $16 non-members

Going WildComplete the GPS challenge by navigating obstacles and solving hidden clues to go wild in nature.

Friday 22nd January 12.30-4pm ages 7-12Percy Park- Byford$18 Discovery Club members $20 non-members

Great Canoe ChallengeLearn the basics of canoeing so you can compete in on-water challenges while paddling down the beautiful Canning River.

Thursday 7th January 8.30am-1.30pm ages 12-16Canning River Eco Education Centre$34 Discovery Club members $36 non-members

Sizzling Summer

Jarrah JoeysJourney through the jarrah forest to search for the many kinds of joeys, hiding away in their mother’s pouch.

Monday 11th January 10-11.30am ages 3-6Perth Hills Discovery Centre$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Koolingar DreamingJoin in on traditional Noongar activities, receive ceremonial face paint and journey through stories of the Dreamtime.

Tuesday 19th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Canning River Eco Education Centre$14 Discovery Club members $16 non-members

Koolingar KaatajinTrail through the six seasons, discover incredible facts about special artefacts and journey through the Dreamtime.

Tuesday 19th January 1-3pm ages 7-12Canning River Eco Education Centre$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Life UnderwaterDiscover underwater creatures amazing features which help them survive. Then get a close-up view of some of these spe-cies with Critters up Close.

Friday 8th January 10am-12pm ages 5-8Coogee Maritime Trail$20 Discovery Club members $22 non-members

Marine RangerBecome a marine ranger as you conduct bird surveys, discover the effects of pollution on marine animals and enjoy an exclu-sive look at the penguins!

Wednesday 13th January 9.30am-2.30pm ages 7-12Penguin Island$34 Discovery Club members $36 non-members- includes return ferry tickets to Penguin Island

Marvellous Marine MammalsThere are many marine mammals, happily swimming in the ocean, but how do they breathe and feed and where do they rest? Discover many fun facts with hands-on activities about these air-breathing sea creatures.

Wednesday 20th January 9.30-11am ages 3-7Coogee Maritime Trail$10 Discovery Club members $12 non-members- Summer Special!

Mighty Maritime MarathonDo you know much about the Omeo wreck, or the fish swim-ming in the sea? Find and complete marine related puzzles in this mighty marathon.

Friday 8th January 10.30am-2pm ages 8-13Coogee Maritime Trail$26 Discovery Club members $28 non-members

Ocean Heroes Become an ocean hero as you discuss the effects pollution has on the marine environment. Can you save the animals in a food web challenge and help to clean up the ocean?

Thursday 21st January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Trigg Beach$14 Discovery Club members $16 non-members

Paddle PursuitPaddle along the Canning River, collect the clues and discover the special animals who call this ecosystem home.

Thursday 14th January 9am-1pm ages 10-14Canning River Eco Education Centre$30 Discovery Club members $32 non-members

Race Around the RiverDo you know much about the history of the Swan River, or the birds flying above? Find and complete river related puzzles in this race around the river.

Tuesday 5th January 10am-2pm ages 8-13 Burswood park$26 Discovery Club members $28 non-members

Ripper ReptilesSun loving reptiles are sometimes misunderstood, but there is a lot to love about these scaly critters. Delve into the world of lizards and snakes and discover fascinating facts in hands-on activities before enjoying a scaly encounter.

Monday 18th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Science Gone WildWatch out for mad scientists as we go wild with science experiments in nature.

Monday 18th January 1-3.30pm ages 8-13Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre$16 Discovery Club members $18 non-members

Shark WarsIts shark against shark in team challenges to discover amazing facts about these misunderstood predators.

Thursday 21st January 1-3pm ages 7-12Trigg Beach$14 Discovery Club members $16 non-members

Shipwreck SnorkellingJoin a qualified snorkelling instructor and explore the Omeo wreck under the waves. Identify the fish and corals who live amongst the shipwreck before discovering more about this incredible ecosystem.

Wednesday 20th January 8-11.30am ages 10-16Coogee Maritime Trail$30 Discovery Club members $32 non-members – snorkel, mask and fins supplied. Wetsuit $10 extra.

Slime BustersSlippery, sticky slime! Some creatures need this gooey mess to help them move or even as a defence against predators. Get messy with us as you delve into the world of slimy critters.

Thursday 7th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Canning River Eco Education Centre$14 Discovery Club members $16 non-members

Sunset Paddle Enjoy a family paddle as you appreciate the beautiful Canning River at sunset.

Saturday 9th January 4.30-7.30pm ages 7+Canning River Eco Education Centre$24ch & $28ad Discovery Club members $26ch & $30ad non-members

Surviving the Aussie OutbackG’day, ever wondered how you would go surviving in the outback? Learn basic survival tips before being put to the test to see how well you would survive!

Tuesday 12th January 10.30am-3.30pm ages 7-12Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre$32 Discovery Club members $34 non-members

Treasure HuntersThere are so many cool treasures which wash up on the beach, from sea stars to seagrass and a whole lot in between. Look closely at what you find and then build a special sandcastle from the treasures you discover.

Wednesday 6th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Trigg Beach$15 Discovery Club members $17 non-members

Wading WaterbirdsDucks, herons, spoonbills and swamphens are all incredible waterbirds. Their beaks, legs and even feet can tell us a lot about how they live. Discover how their features help them survive as you head out on a waterbird scavenger hunt along the river.

Thursday 14th January 9.30-11am ages 4-7Canning River Eco Education Centre$12 Discovery Club members $14 non-members

Winged WarriorsFlying insects have a vital role in the environment and our world would be very different without them, so put on your hero mask and help save the planet!

Friday 22nd January 9.30-11am ages 3-7Percy Park- Byford$12 Discovery Club members $14 non-members

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Location key:BP Burswood Park

CMT Coogee Maritime Trail

CREEC Canning River Eco Education Centre

Hillarys WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories

PHDC Perth Hills Discovery Centre

PI Penguin Island

PLEEC Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre

PP Percy Park (Byford)

TB Trigg Beach

YNP Yanchep National Park

Discovery Club Membership: Become a member to Nearer to Nature’s Discovery Club for discounts on activities, early program email out and other member benefits.

More information and bookings: Please visit parks.dbca.wa.au/groups-events/nearer-nature-community-events or call 9295 2244

Kings Park Activities will once again run from Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park in the summer holidays.

Head to www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/events/kings-park-education/school-holiday-programs for more information on activities, dates and prices.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday4/1 5/1 6/1 7/1 8/1 9/1 10/1

Enchanted Environment

along the river(BP)

Race around the River

(BP)

Treasure Hunters

(TB)

Beach Detectives (TB)

Slime Busters (CREEC)

Great Canoe Challenge

(CREEC)

Life Underwater(CMT)

Mighty Maritime Marathon

(CMT)

Sunset Paddle(CREEC)

11/1 12/1 13/1 14/1 15/1 16/1 17/1Jarrah Joeys

(PHDC)

eCMAPology(PHDC-overnight)

Banksia Buddies(PLEEC)

Surviving the Aussie Outback

(PLEEC)

Enchanted Environment-in

the caves(YNP)

Marine Ranger(PI)

Wading Waterbirds

(CREEC)

Paddle Pursuit (CREEC)

Adventure Caving(YNP)

Fish School(Hillarys)

Fish Forensics(Hillarys)

Early Birds (PHDC)

18/1 19/1 20/1 21/1 22/1 23/1 24/1Ripper Reptiles

(PLEEC)

Science Gone Wild

(PLEEC)

Koolingar Dreaming

(CREEC)

Koolingar Kaatajin (CREEC)

Shipwreck Snorkelling

(CMT)

Marvellous Marine Mammals

(CMT)

Ocean Heroes(TB)

Shark Wars(TB)

Winged Warriors(PP)

Going Wild(PP)

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