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Sustainable Living Events Update

You may have noticed we do not have our regular 6-monthly booklet and Sustainable Living Series running from this winter. We are working on a program of events to commence later in the year and are hopeful these will be delivered. We do have a number of programs running from these holidays though so join us when you can.

Pop up Wildlife Trails

1 June - 3 November

Have you seen the pop up trails lately? They have moved! Pop on your raincoat and welly boots and explore the pop up wildlife trails this winter. Temporary information signs have been installed along some of our best walk trails in the City, where you can learn fun facts about local wildlife and get active over the cooler months. Learn how much nectar a Honey Possum eats in a day, or how a Rainbow Bee-eater eats bees!

Visit Yangebup Lake, Manning Park or Market Garden Park and explore the trails today.

Manning Park Mountain Bike Concept Plan

Comment period extended until 17 July

Manning Park is a popular destination for people of all ages and interests. In 2017, with the help of the community, the City developed the Manning Park Master Plan - a guide for how we enhance the park's amenity, while protecting its environmental values.

One of the recommendations of the Master Plan and a key priority for the community was to have a network of well-designed and sanctioned mountain bike trails (these would largely follow trails that already exist). A planned network would help to:

improve safety for walkers and runners (walkable limestone trails throughout the park will remain)
reduce conflict with other park users
minimise further environmental harm being caused by unauthorised trail construction
allow for revegetation and rehabiliation of some unsanctioned trails

The City engaged consultants, Common Ground, to undertake extensive consultation with mountain bikers and the community and develop a draft concept plan.The plan is only a concept and is subject to feedback from the community. Please note further detailed design and consultation would be required.

Comment on Cockburn

Grow it Local

Grow it Local is a grass roots program that aims to get more people growing, sharing knowledge and eating locally grown foods. We encourage you to put your veggie patch on the map and get involved.

On the Grow it Local website you can list your garden and connect with other like-minded people in our community.

More information

Get Wild About Wetlands

Turtle Walk & Talk Wed 8 July 9.30-11am

Join South-western Snake-necked Turtle researcher and PhD candidate Anthony Santoro for a guided walk at Bibra Lake to learn all about our native turtles.
Meeting point: on the lawn just north of the Bibra Lake Regional Playground, Progress Drive, Bibra Lake.

North Lake Walk & Talk Fri 10 July 10am-12noon

Join wetland specialists from The Wetland Centre, Cockburn for a guided walk and talk around North Lake, and learn all about this freshwater lake and surrounding bushland.
Meeting point: North Lake Reserve car park on Progress Drive.

Bird Walk & Talk Wed 15 July 9-10.30am
Join BirdLife WA for a guided walk and talk around Thomsons Lake and learn the basics of bird watching.
Meeting point: Thomsons Lake main car park, Russell Road, Beeliar.

Bat Walk & Talk Thurs 16 July 9.30-11am
Join Batman Joe Tonga for a guided walk and talk around Little Rush Lake and go batty for bats. Learn all about what bats eat, how to protect them and why they are so important for our wetlands.
Meeting point: west end of Parkes Street, Yangebup (access off North Lake Road) opposite petrol station.

Lake Coogee Walk & Talk Fri 17 July 10am-12noon
Join wetland specialists from The Wetland Centre, Cockburn for a guided walk and talk around Lake Coogee, and learn all about macro-invertebrates and salinity.
Meeting point: entrance to Lake Coogee walk trail on McGrath Rd, opposite Gardiner Ave.

All events $5/child (under 5 free). Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.

Adult supervision required at all times. Please wear closed in shoes, long pants, hat, raincoats, wellies and don't forget your water bottle! No refreshments will be provided these holidays.

This program is a partnership between the City and The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn.

Bibra Lake Tree Planting

2 Aug 9-11am

Join us for a fun-filled morning of planting and help enhance biodiversity in Bibra Lake Reserve.

Please wear long pants, enclosed footwear and a hat. Please bring your own gloves, water bottle and refreshments.

COVID-19 social restrictions will apply.

Meeting point: east side of Bibra Lake. Please park at the Bibra Dr car park, North of Parkway Dr.

Registration is required.

Rehabilitating Roe 8

25 July 9am-12noon

Get ready to get your hands dirty and help restore native plants into the Roe 8 corridor. Please bring your own gloves, water bottles and refreshments.

COVID-19 social restrictions will apply.

Meeting point: entry gate on Hope Rd.
Parking is limited.

Registration is required.

Plastic Free July

1 - 31 July

Take the Plastic Free July challenge this year. Share how you will go plastic free and inspire your family and friends.

MYO Lip Balm Workshop Sat 25 July 1.30-2.30pm
Learn how to create your very own natural lip balm using luxurious honey, shea butter, creamy beeswax and organic ingredients. In this quick and easy 60 minute class you'll discover how to craft two beautiful lip balms to take home! This workshop is only available to City of Cockburn residents.

Online Worm Farming Workshop

Sat 1 Aug 1-2pm

This online workshop is only available to City of Cockburn residents.
Learn all about the art of worm farming from the experts at The Worm Shed. Register and you'll receive a a link to sign up to the workshop (view via PC, phone or tablet). Q&A session included. Microphone./camera are not essential.

Following the workshop, attendees will be able to purchase a subsidised Advanced Set Up Worm Cafe for $85. Information about how to make payment will be provided during the workshop. You'll need to provide proof of your address in City of Cockburn in order to access the subsidised price. Your worm farm will be delivered to your house by The Worm Shed.

Registration is required.

Henderson Waste Recovery Park Tours

Proposed 8 August

Learn how waste can be minimised and avoided, reused and recycled into new products and how we convert waste gas into electricity. Visit the popular Reuse Shop to pick up a few bargains (remember to bring cash!). Meet at the City of Cockburn Administration Centre car park (bottom of the stairs) and jump on our community bus.

Please wear enclosed shoes. Minimum age for attendees is 5 years old.

For more information email the Waste Services team.

Cockatoo Kids Club

Did you know we have a kids club that meet up in the school holidays?

Become a Cockatoo Kid for only $20 and you will be invited to over 6 activities throughout the year. Events are held at both Native ARC and the Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC).

This program is a partnership between the City, Native ARC and CREEC.
Please note there will be no events in Cockburn these school holidays.

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