Our very own City of Cockburn has numerous events tailored to local families, seniors, youth and businesses. Many of the events are educationally-focussed or promote environmental and sustainable practices. For more information please visit the Events and Workshops section of the city’s website for more information.
7 February & 16th March5 June
Volunteer Management Masterclass
Free workshop – Click here to book or call 08 9411 3444
6.30-8.30pm, Cockburn Seniors Centre
This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support your volunteers and maximise their experience so they stay for the long-term.
8 June
Rehabilitating Roe 8 Community Planting Day
Free event – Click here to book
9am-1pm, Cnr. Hope Rd and Progress Drv. Bibra Lake
Join us for a fun morning of planting in the Roe 8 corridor. All tools, equipment, plants and BBQ lunch provided!
9 June
Worm Farming Workshop
Cost $5 – Click here to book
11am-1pm, Beeliar Community Centre, Beeliar
Come along to learn all things worms! Subsidised worm farms are available for purchase as well.
13 June
Reducing plastic in everyday living
Cost $5 – Click here to book
6.30-8pm, Bibra Lake Community Centre, Bibra Lake
You’ll learn how and why plastic has become a huge environmental problem, and bust some myths about plastic recycling.
15 June
Community Planting Day – C.Y O’Connor
Free event – Click here to book
9am-1pm, C.Y O’Connor Beach, McTaggart Cove, North Coogee
Join us for a fun-filled morning of planting to improve habitat values in the conservation reserves and help to enhance the area’s biodiversity. Morning tea and BBQ lunch provided.
9 & 10 March
Dads ‘n’ Tods Bush Walk
Cost $5 (dad & toddler) – Click here to book
9-10.30am, Banksia Eucalypt Woodland Park, Aubin Grove
Put your senses to use with a fun guided bush adventure for dads and their kids aged 2-5. Morning tea provided. Meet at Blue Mountain Circuit near entrance gate.
15 March
Community Planting Day Bibra Lake
Free event – Click here to book
9am-1pm, Bibra Lake South Bank Cnr. Bibra & Progress Drv.
Help us by planting to improve habitat in this conservation reserve and help enhance its biodiversity. Morning tea and lunch provided.
21 June
Create your own free graphics with Canva
Free workshop – Click here to book
9.30am-1pm, Cockburn Health & Community Facility, Success
Learn how to create great looking graphics for flyers, social media posts and web banners, as well as memes and infographics using the popular online software tool, Canva. Learn how to create stylish marketing collateral and a strong brand that represents your business.
Requirements: Laptop and mouse Pre-load your logo and a variety of photos that depict your business, products, services, people, topics to your computer. Store them all in one folder for easy transfer.
29 June
Regional Resource Recovery Tour
Free event – Click here to book
9.30am-midday
Meet at City of Cockburn Administration building, Spearwood. Visit the Regional Resource Recovery Centre to see how recycling works and how the contents of your general waste bin are converted into compost. Minimum age 5 years.
14 July
Rehabilitating Roe 8 Community Planting Day
Free event
9am-1pm, Roe 8 Corridor, Malvolio Rd. Coolbellup
Come and get your hands dirty! Join us for a fun morning planting in the Roe 8 corridor. Meet at Malvolio Rd opposite Elinor Park in Coolbellup. All tools, equipment and plants supplied as well as a morning tea and lunch provided.
