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School holiday activities in the south west

The Noongar season of Djeran is a wonderful time to get outdoors and get closer to nature. Come join the Nearer to Nature South West team at one of our exciting school holiday activities these April school holidays.

  • By Jodie Deeley
  • 25th March, 2025

The Nearer to Nature South West team will be at a number of locations across the South West. Discover more below.

Creepy Crawlies @Wellington Discovery Forest

Did you know invertebrates make up 95% of all animal species? Join the Nearer to Nature SW team as we take a closer look at the diversity of creepy crawlies that call the Wellington Discovery Forest their home.

  • When:  Tuesday 15 April 2025
  • Cost: $15 per child (ages 5+)

Nearer to Nature SW @Bunbury Wildlife Park Grandfamilies Day

Come visit us at our stall at the Bunbury Wildlife Park’s Grandfamilies Day. We will have our taxidermies to see and our touch table to explore. We look forward to chatting all things nature with the young and old.

Egg-cellent Adventure @Mangrove Cove

Embark on a scavenger hunt searching for different types of animal eggs. Along the way, you'll learn all about these fascinating eggs and their creators. Then, get crafty and make your own clay nest to take home, perfect for using as a drinking station for wildlife in your garden. Don't miss out on this exciting and educational school holiday activity!

  • When: Tuesday 17 April 2025
  • Cost: $15 per child (ages 4 - 7 yrs)

Forest Detectives and sense-trail @Wellington Discovery Forest

Come along to the Wellington Discovery Forest and explore the Jarrah Forest. Follow the clues on this special treasure trail to discover how everything in the bush is related – plants and animals and people. Then experience the forest blindfolded along our sense-ational trail. Immerse your senses for a stimulating experience and then consider your feelings for the forest.

  • When: Tuesday 22 April 2025
  • Cost: $15 per child (ages 5+)

Junior Wildlife Ranger @Dwellingup Forest Discovery Centre

Calling all young explorers (ages 4+) and their families! Join us at the Forest Discovery Centre in Dwellingup to become a Junior Wildlife Ranger and discover the amazing animals that call the forest home.

  • When: Wednesday 23 April 2025
  • Cost: $15 per child (ages 4+)

Life Amongst the Mangroves @Mangrove Cove

Did you know that Bunbury is home to the most southern occurrence of White Mangroves. Join the Nearer to Nature SW Team as we take a closer look at this unique ecosystem and learn why they are important. 

  • When:  Thursday 24 April 2025
  • Cost: $15 per child (ages 5+)

 

Check out the Nearer to Nature South West autumn school holidays calendar. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Child on a boardwalk looking over the egde.
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Boardwalk out over water.
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Small colourful spider sitting in a web.
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Children looking closely at water in a container from a river.

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