As part of WA Tree Festival, get outdoors during school holidays and join us for a morning of nature journaling at Star Swamp Bushland in North Beach!

Beginners guide to nature journaling

Explore Star Swamp and the Henderson Centre and learn more about the nature at your doorstep, using a nature journal! Have fun being creative in nature these school holidays.

About your nature journaling host, Kim Lapere

Kim is a scientist, educator, artist and nature lover. Kim's been nature journaling for 5 years now all over Australia and enjoys teaching others how to use a sketchbook or journal to discover more about the environment around them. Kim has a YouTube channel dedicated to Australian nature journaling and teaches workshops and excursions around Perth.

Important information:

This event is best suited to children aged 8 years and over. All children need to be supervised by an accompanying adult. Parents and carers must stay on site for the duration of the session and are encouraged to join-in.
Please meet at the Henderson Environmental Centre, North Beach
Bring your own journal or sketch book and/or favourite writing materials. Additional materials will be provided.
Bring closed in shoes, hat, a water bottle and maybe a snack. Remember to slip-slop-slap-wrap if the sun's out, and raincoat if there's a chance of rain.
Tea and coffee provided for adults.

Photo credit - Kim Lapere

This school holiday activity is presented by the City of Stirling as part of WA Tree Festival 2025.

Contact the host of School Holiday Beginners Guide to Nature Journaling