Events

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 […]

It's never too late to learn! In honour of Adult Learners' Week, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops and learn a new skill! The 3 big R's of waste management are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We all do pretty well at recycling, but very few of us are reducing or reusing […]

It's never too late to learn! In honour of Adult Learners' Week, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops and learn a new skill! The blue-banded bee (Amegilla cingulata) is an unusually coloured species of bee native to Australia. The bees are known for the distinctive pale opalescent blue stripes on the […]

Encourage native wildlife into your garden by providing a safe shelter. Come along to this hands-on workshop, chock full of ideas to help wildlife set up a house in your backyard. Ecologists Mike and Mandy Bamford will provide lots of practical tips for creating fauna shelters in your backyard; lizard lounges, bandicoot bungalows, insect hotels, […]

Learn how to use a worm farm to transform household food scraps into useful products for your garden. Join Kevin from The Worm Shed for a FREE workshop covering all aspects of worms, worm farming and the roles worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a […]

Come along to the Canning Pedal Palooza presented by the Department of Transport, City of Canning and Cyclesense! This four week community bike riding series will be run on Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1pm to 3pm. The fantastic, fun program of events is listed below: Week 1 - Saturday September 7  […]

Join us for a talk by zoologist Rob Hemsworth, President of Project Numbat, about the conservation of WA's unique mammal emblem. National Threatened Species Day occurs every year on September 7th and marks the day the last Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) died in captivity. Join us on Threatened Species Day for a talk by zoologist Rob […]

It's never too late to learn! In honour of Adult Learners' Week, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops and learn a new skill! Do you have an excess of fruit and vegetables in your garden or kitchen? Are you unsure about what to do with extra produce? Come discover the art […]

Flutter into the enchanting realm of butterfly gardening with Steve McCabe, a seasoned biologist and gardening enthusiast. Join us to learn how to craft a garden that is not only visually stunning but also serves as a sanctuary for these delightful creatures. There are many local wildflowers that can serve as butterfly habitat in your […]

The cold, wet weather is giving way to the warm renewal of life. In Noongar, this transitional time is called "Djilba". In English, it is called "Spring".  In honour of the new season, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops that's all about "Spring Cleaning"! Storage containers that we buy with good intentions […]

Botanical dye workshop We will introduce you to indigo dyeing, a beautiful and ancient craft that can transform your fabrics into stunning shades of blue. Creating an indigo dye vat is an excellent way to upcycle clothing and fabrics, giving them a new lease on life with beautiful, rich hues. This traditional dyeing technique, using […]

To mark Biodiversity Month, come along and learn all about the threatened, charismatic black-cockatoos we share our suburbs with. Join us as we explore their identification, biology, ecology, and the threats they face, and discover how you can make a difference and support them both within and beyond your backyard! Together, we can work towards […]

The Shire has partnered with Switch Your Thinking to provide the Cleaning with Chemistry Workshop Have you ever stood in front of the isle for cleaning products and wondered which one should you buy? You end up buying different products that are harmful to the environment in fancy plastic bottles, which adds up to your weekly budget. Routine cleaning should […]

Come along to the Canning Pedal Palooza presented by the Department of Transport, City of Canning and Cyclesense! This four week community bike riding series will be run on Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1pm to 3pm. The fantastic, fun program of events is listed below: Week 1 - Saturday September 7  […]

Join the City of Armadale at the Armadale hall-Kim Fletcher Gallery for a public talk by Dr Katinka Ruthrof, a research scientist from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions, and Dr. Joe Fontaine, a fire and plant ecologist from Murdoch University. They will discuss their research and assessment of the forest die-off events observed […]

The cold, wet weather is giving way to the warm renewal of life. In Noongar, this transitional time is called "Djilba". In English, it is called "Spring".  In honour of the new season, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops that's all about "Spring Cleaning"! Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your […]

Come along for an interactive session and practical demonstration of water infiltration and soil compaction testing, including live viewing of soil microbes from samples in compost and from the garden. By the end of this session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how healthy populations of soil microbes can reduce water use, and information […]

The cold, wet weather is giving way to the warm renewal of life. In Noongar, this transitional time is called "Djilba". In English, it is called "Spring".  In honour of the new season, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops that's all about "Spring Cleaning"! Did you know that almost 40% of the […]

The Re-loved Railway Markets are free community markets held at the historic Railway Square in Midland and will feature a program of sustainable fashion workshops, significant local historical organisations and the best planet friendly vendors Perth has to offer. The Curated Wardrobe has handpicked Preloved, Vintage, Retro, Handmade and Upcycled vendors that will be selling their wares […]

Come along to the Canning Pedal Palooza presented by the Department of Transport, City of Canning and Cyclesense! This four week community bike riding series will be run on Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1pm to 3pm. The fantastic, fun program of events is listed below: Week 1 - Saturday September 7  […]

Upskill yourself and know how to keep your bicycle in rideable shape. Join People on Bicycles to learn how to maintain your bicycle so it is safe and enjoyable to ride. This is a hands-on, basic bicycle maintenance session that’ll enable you to get to know your and your family’s bicycle better and covers the […]

Come along to this workshop to discover how you can improve your compost and help your garden thrive! This workshop features a discussion of sampling results over the life of a compost, including live viewing of soil microbes from samples from two different sorts of compost. The workshop covers the following topics: Exploring composts – […]

Bring your curiosity as we explore the fascinating world of birds together! Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply curious about birds in your backyard, join Brendan from Bird Life Australia who will teach you the basics of bird identification and how to recognise and tell the difference between the birds you are likely to […]

Come along to the Canning Pedal Palooza presented by the Department of Transport, City of Canning and Cyclesense! This four week community bike riding series will be run on Saturday September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1pm to 3pm. The fantastic, fun program of events is listed below: Week 1 - Saturday September 7  […]

Join Mike Cook from Bushcraft WA on a walk through a beautiful patch of local bush. Come and learn about the diverse animal life of Whiteman Park through the tracks and signs they leave behind. Learn how to identify the tracks of different animals and interpret what they were doing and how they were moving. […]

The cold, wet weather is giving way to the warm renewal of life. In Noongar, this transitional time is called "Djilba". In English, it is called "Spring".  In honour of the new season, join us at the Libraries for a free series of workshops that's all about "Spring Cleaning"! Presented by artist and educator Miriam Atkinson, this […]

FOGO waste Educators will lead a fun and interactive session for children to learn all about the new kerbside bin, how to sort their waste correctly, the concept of circular economy and how they can help keep their planet healthy. Our school holidays programs are popular and often sell out. If this event has sold […]

Ages 5-15 All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult Join us to discuss what are ‘single use’ materials and why we should try and reduce them. Then make a wrap to take home. Make your own reusable beeswax wraps to keep food fresh and avoid single-use plastic! Bookings are essential and can […]

Join DPIRD in learning how to identify and report plant pest and diseases including the exotic pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in learning how to identify and report plant pest and diseases including the exotic pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). PSHB is a wood-boring invasive […]

Learn to rethink your relationship with stuff and discover practical strategies to buy nothing new and live better with less. Are you caught on the treadmill of consumerism? Want to buy less and live more? 💰💃 Are you seeking ways to reduce your environmental impact and feel connected to your community? 👫🌍 ✨ Whether you're […]