Name: Wetland Wonders: Discovering Wetland Macroinvertebrates – GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS
Start: 2026-01-29T10:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-01-29T12:00:00+08:00
Location: 184 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake WA 6163, Australia

$Wetland Wonders: Discovering Wetland Macroinvertebrates \u2013 GET WILD ABOUT WETLANDS$

Wetland Wonders: Discovering Wetland Macroinvertebrates with Niamh Williams
Peek beneath the surface of Bibra Lake and meet the tiny creatures that keep our wetlands alive in this hands-on science and art workshop.
Join Niamh for a morning of discovery at Walliabup (Bibra Lake) as families explore the hidden world of wetland macroinvertebrates – the small but mighty creatures that help keep our freshwater systems healthy.
Using nets and trays, participants will collect live specimens from the water’s edge, then take a closer look with magnifiers and simple identification keys. Together, you’ll investigate what these animals can tell us about water quality, food webs and wetland health, and marvel at the shapes, patterns and movement of these remarkable tiny animals.
Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Price:
– $15 kids
– $10 adults (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)
Parents/accompanying adults must buy adult tickets. Registrations are essential for everyone attending.
What to bring:
– Water bottle / snacks
– Hat, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing
– Enclosed shoes suitable for walking near the water’s edge (no thongs)
– Optional: a small notebook for sketches and notes
Suitable age groups:
All ages welcome; ideal for children and families attending together.
Event location:
The Wetlands Centre Cockburn
184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163
About the Presenter:
Niamh Williams is the Education Officer at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn. She first became interested in environmental education while studying Environmental Management and Sustainability at university, and has since worked with a range of organisations and schools across Perth. With a particular interest in sustainable practices and protecting wetlands and the animals that live within them, Niamh shares her knowledge in engaging, practical ways that inspire people of all ages to care for these special places.
Spaces are limited—reserve your place today for a morning of discovery, science and wetland wonder!
This program is sponsored by Community Bank Fremantle – Bendigo Bank and supported by the City of Cockburn and the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
This program is strictly for children and families. Adults are welcome to attend only as guardians accompanying children (for reasons of child-safety). We cannot accept bookings from adults not accompanied by children.