Snake Awareness Sessions (6 to 13 years)

As the weather warms up, snakes become more active. This workshop is designed to teach your kids essential skills on what to do if they encounter a snake, while also giving them the chance to meet some friendly snakes up close. Remember, while snakes can seem scary, they play a vital role in our ecosystem, and it's important to learn how to coexist with them. Presented by WA Wildlife, a not-for-profit WA group dedicated to rescuing, treating and conserving native wildlife. This 90-minute session offers a hands-on experience with some amazing animals and provides valuable information on how to handle snake encounters safely. 

Please note that this event is designed specifically for the age group 6 - 13. Please see below for information regarding expectations.

This is not a 'drop and leave' event. All people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer. Parents/carers are responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times.

What to Expect

Length

1.5 hours

Start Time

Event activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.

Location

Inside - Marlak Room

Requirements

None

Type of event and expectations

Animal interaction rules apply - This event includes animal interaction. For the safety of the animals, this event is unsuitable for children that cannot sit still when asked, cannot be quiet when asked or struggle to have calm hands. We respectfully request that caregivers intervene if necessary to ensure their child’s behaviour is not negatively impacting the well-being of animals or others.

Accessibility

Sitting.

One ACROD parking bay is available at front of EcoHub, Rooms are located on multiple levels connected via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to centre

Please consider using public transportation. There are several bus stops just a 2-minute walk away from EcoHub which service multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Highway across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn  just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub

Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend a workshop: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.