SOLD OUT - WA Birds of Prey - animal encounter and cast dissection

City of Melville

Get up close and personal with some of WA's birds of prey this school holidays! Learn about the threats they are facing and how we can help.

City of Melville EcoHub

Environment and Sustainability

We want to see a future  with a resilient planet where humanity and nature thrive in harmony. Join one of our events to be inspired and empowered to take action towards an ecologically sustainable future.

Join the <a href="https://wabirdsofprey.com/" title="https://wabirdsofprey.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WA Birds of Prey</a> team for a fun school holiday activity to meet some birds up close and learn about the threats they are facing. Participants will also have the chance to become scientists for the afternoon as they dissect a "cast" (the undigestable parts of their food that are regurgitated) and discover what it can tell them about the bird and the ecoystem where it lives.Please note that this event is designed specifically for the age group 6 - 13. Please see below for information regarding expectations. This is not a 'drop and leave' event. All people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer. Parents/carers are responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times.What to expectLength1 hourStart timeThis event has a strict start time and latecomers may not be admitted.LocationInside - <a href="https://www.spacetoco.com/space/city-of-melville-ecohub-marlak-room" title="https://www.spacetoco.com/space/city-of-melville-ecohub-marlak-room" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marlak Room</a>RequirementsNoneType of event and expectationsAnimal interaction rules apply - This event includes animal interaction. For the safety of the animals, this event is unsuitable for children that cannot sit still when asked, cannot be quiet when asked or struggle to have calm hands. We respectfully request that caregivers intervene if necessary to ensure their child’s behaviour is not negatively impacting the well-being of animals or others.AccessibilitySitting for 1 hour.One ACROD parking bay is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or <a href="mailto:ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au" title="mailto:ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au</a>Directions to EcoHubPlease consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.Enews and follow Eventbrite pageSubscribe to City of Melville <a href="https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/connect-with-us/enews" title="https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-city/connect-with-us/enews" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainability and Environment e-newsletter</a> to stay up to date with upcoming environment and sustainability events in City of Melville. To be notified of all events follow our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-melville-17705778900" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-melville-17705778900">Eventbrite page</a>.Recycling hubBring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.

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