Wetlands Detectives – An Educational Experience

Discover the wondrous webs of wetland life through play, stories, and bushland exploration.

The Wetlands Centre is delighted to invite homeschooled children and their families to participate in our extended education program Traces: creatures of Walliabup Bibra Lake. Wetlands Detectives: An Educational Experience unfolds over five sessions across five months. Children will examine exciting material evidence of animal life, deeply connect with their senses in nature, and learn how to respect and be safe in the bushland.

With both indoor and outdoor components, each session offers a playful, nuanced approach to appreciating the living things of our wetland reserves through stories, songs, scientific observation, opportunities for creative expression, and scenic walks.

This program is perfect for homeschooling families seeking thoughtful, joyful, screen-free and deeply localised learning about nature.

Program Details

Dates: Friday 16 May, 13 June, 4 July, 1 August, and 26 September 2025

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Suitable Age Groups: Children aged 5–12 years*

Price

$60.00 for 5 sessions, per child

Discounts available for families registering multiple children

NOTICE: We have limited spaces to ensure children’s safety and quality of experience, so ALL PARTICIPATING CHILDREN must be registered.

What to Bring

A curious mind!
Water bottle and morning tea
Closed-in shoes and sun hat
Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities

Provided

Touch tables with amazing material evidence of local animals
A guided walk through the beautiful woodlands and wetlands nearby
Bushwalking safety education
Aboriginal Dreaming storybook time

About the Program

WADE INTO THE WETLANDS CLASSROOM and GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS

Dive into our many education and school holiday programs, designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for nature. These sessions combine fun, education, and hands-on activities, encouraging young minds to connect with and protect our unique wetland ecosystems.

About the Centre

More than just a centre for nature activities and education, we are at the very heart of the conservation and sustainability movement for wetlands around our precinct.

We provide incredible wetland experiences for kids as well as adults that help you connect with nature in the most beautiful way. Our unique programs and events help foster this tie and leave you inspired with memorable experiences you carry with you.

Our centre also features gardens, recreational and land care demonstration trails, grassed areas, barbecue area, nursery, an amphitheatre and a substantial library.

Refund Policy

Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the first session. Once the program has commenced, no refunds can be offered for missed sessions or withdrawals.

This program is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program and Scott Bader.

*This program is strictly for homeschool children and their families. Adults are welcome as guardians accompanying registered children.