Planet Matters!

Explore, learn, and take action with Planet Matters, Eaton Library’s monthly environmental program! Each session focuses on a different part of our local natural world — from protecting snake-neck turtles with Friends of Big Swamp, to discovering coral reefs with Dolphin Discovery, or even building possum dreys with the Leschenault Catchment Council.

Along the way, you’ll find out how citizen science gives us all the power to make a real difference, and how small actions can help protect our environment.

📅 When: 2nd Thursday of every month
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who: All ages welcome

Packed with interactive talks, expert insights, and hands-on activities, Planet Matters is your chance to connect with nature, learn something new, and take part in creating a greener future.

See below for future topics

8th January -☀️ Planet Matters: Stay Sun Smart with Cancer Council WA

Join us at Eaton Library for this month’s Planet Matters session, where the Cancer Council WA will share essential tips and tricks to help you stay safe in the sun this summer.

Learn practical ways to protect your skin, understand the risks of UV exposure, and gain valuable insights into caring for your skin all year round. It’s a great chance to ask questions, get informed, and feel confident about staying SunSmart.
🎟 Free session – everyone welcome, there also will be a craft avaliable for the kiddos!

Come along, learn something new, and stay sun safe! ☀️💛

12 Febuary - Bird Data & Citizen Science with BirdLife Bunbury

Join us at Eaton Library for a fascinating Planet Matters session with BirdLife WA, where we’ll explore how bird data and citizen science are helping protect our local environment.

Learn why recording the birds you see — even in your own backyard — provides vital information for researchers and conservationists. Discover how simple actions like submitting sightings or joining community surveys can make a big difference in understanding species trends, protecting habitats, and supporting the health of our ecosystems.

When we all do our part, small contributions add up to real impact. Come along and find out how your observations can help care for the nature around us.

12 March -

9 April -

14 May