Events

Learn more about FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) and the three-bin system at our drop-in session. The arrival of our new three bin system (FOGO) is only a couple of months away! FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics), set to commence in September. This significant change aims to enhance waste management and sustainability within our […]

Learn more about FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) and the three-bin system at our drop-in session. The arrival of our new three bin system (FOGO) is only a couple of months away! FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics), set to commence in September. This significant change aims to enhance waste management and sustainability within our […]

Learn more about FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) and the three-bin system at our drop-in session. The arrival of our new three bin system (FOGO) is only a couple of months away! FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics), set to commence in September. This significant change aims to enhance waste management and sustainability within our […]

Science isn't just for kids - it's for adults too! In honour of National Science Week, join us for a free event series that celebrates how science can help in your homes. Most people understand the concept of a native garden - but can you grow local native plants next to a veggie patch? How […]

Science isn't just for kids - it's for adults too! In honour of National Science Week, join us for a free event series that celebrates how science can help in your homes. There is so much going on underneath our feet which affects the health of your soil and how well your garden can produce […]

Activities include robotics, coding, LEGO® play, different creative art and craft activities, plus sessions with special presenters. For ages 7 - 12 years.  Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on arrival (first come, first served). Please note that children between […]

Get creating and thinking with different STEAM activities each week Activities may include robotics, coding, Nintendo Switch games, LEGO® play, different creative art and craft activities, plus sessions with special presenters. For ages 7 - 12 years.  Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited and places are allocated via a token system. […]

Do you want to reduce costs in your business and help the environment while doing so? Switch Your Thinking, in partnership with the City of Armadale are holding a FREE online workshop to share amazing tips to improve your business operations and save you money. In this workshop you will learn about the Rewards for […]

Get creating and thinking with different STEAM activities each week Activities include robotics, coding, LEGO® play, different creative art and craft activities, plus sessions with special presenters. For ages 7 - 12 years.  Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited, and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on […]

Science isn't just for kids - it's for adults too! In honour of National Science Week, join us for a free event series that celebrates how science can help in your homes. Have you ever stood in the aisle for cleaning products and wondered which one you should buy? No matter which one you choose, […]

Get creating and thinking with different STEAM activities each week Activities include robotics, coding, LEGO® play, different creative art and craft activities, plus sessions with special presenters. For ages 7 - 12 years.  Bookings are not required for this program; however, space is limited and places are allocated via a token system. Please collect a token on […]

Science isn't just for kids - it's for adults too! In honour of National Science Week, join us for a free event series that celebrates how science can help in your homes. Electric vehicles (EVs) are a hot topic in sustainable science and technology right now. There is so much conflicting information, making it hard […]

Come join us for a free alterations and clothes swapping at our Open Walk-in Alterations Workshop and Clothes Swap These workshops are designed to bring the community from all cultures and walks of life together to chat, learn, share, and connect. You can bring along your projects to work on, repair, alter, re-wear and repurpose, […]

Calling all Early Years Educators! Join Little Green Steps WA in partnership with the Waste Authority WA and Robyn Brown, garden specialist from ‘Waste is My Resource’ as the special presenter for this workshop on Reducing Waste in a Early Years Setting. Learn about what waste is, tips on how to best manage waste in […]

Meet some of the many native local birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians found in our backyards and local bushland! Join Native Animal Rescue, a not-for-profit organisation located in the City of Swan, to learn about native animals and what we can do to care for them. Learn why we shouldn’t feed native animals human food, […]

Have a broken item at home you want to fix but can’t do it yourself? Save it from landfill and bring it to the Canning Repair Lab. The Repair Lab is a free community event where people can drop in with their broken items to get them fixed by skilled volunteers. It’s a great way […]

Being energy efficient is one of the best ways you can reduce your business carbon footprint. Energy is indispensable in the modern world, but there are many ways we can be smarter about our use. The Switch Your Thinking team will show you the many different ways you can become more sustainable and environmental in […]

Curious about how your waste is processed? The East Metropolitan Regional Council is offering you the chance to tour the Red Hill Waste Management Facility and learn all about waste diversion, processing and landfill. You'll get to try various hands-on activities to test your knowledge of waste avoidance, sorting, recovery and recycling. Suitable for adults and […]

Clothing is worn by everyone, every day. So we all have the power to make a positive impact with the choices we make around our clothing. In Fashion: Conscious Consumerism is a fun, interactive workshop focused on teaching you how to become a more conscious consumer when it comes to fashion and your wardrobe. Shannon and Molly […]

Want to attract birds to your garden? Learn how to make your yard a comfortable and suitable living environment for native birds, including through providing food, water and shelter. Birdlife WA will talk about multi-layered planting, the requirements of urban bird species and the benefits of a bird-friendly garden. Please book in as spaces are […]

Explore plastics' history, weighing its impacts—good and bad. Discover future innovations and empower a plastic-reduced lifestyle. Ever wondered about the story of plastics? Are you curious about how this material has shaped our current world and what holds for its future? This event is for you! Join sustainability educator Laura Monisse for a plastic free […]

Attention all freshwater turtle lovers! Our native turtle population is at threat and needs your help! The City of Canning is a proud partner of the Murdoch University and South West Metropolitan Alliance led Saving Our Snake Necked Turtle (SOSNT) project. Many of the City’s wetlands, including Wilson Wetlands, are home to populations of the snake-necked turtle […]

Join Steve McCabe on an expedition around Banksia Hill in the Canning River Regional Park. Join Steve McCabe on an expedition around Banksia Hill in the Canning River Regional Park, where every trail leads to a new discovery and every tree tells a story. With a deep-rooted passion for environmental stewardship and a wealth of […]