Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network Holiday Activities
The summer holidays are heading our way…. What an ideal time to be creative and to get close to nature. CWCN again offers several fun-filled events for children to choose from. We are looking forward to seeing an enthusiastic young crowd at all events.
Tuesday, 12th January 2021 – Let’s go batty!
Have you ever seen or heard a microbat? They are much smaller than Flying Foxes and they may fit into the palm of a hand. They find their food (invertebrates) by sending out calls and listening to the sound bouncing back to them. They fly at night. Let’s learn about them with games and by going on a bat walk with special devices which allow us to listen to the calls and even visualize them on a small screen.
When: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: CWCN Centre, 47 Hepworth St, Chapel Hill
Who: Primary school age (and your family may want to join the walk)
Fee: $15 ($10 for members)
Thursday, 14th January 2021 – Butterflies galore!
Did you know that Brisbane has close to 160 butterflies? What is special about these insects? Why are they not only pretty but also important in our environment? Let’s have a closer look at all their life stages, see where they fit into pollination, and what role they play in the food chain? We’ll use microscopes to investigate their bodies including their tiny scales, check out host plants, and participate in Brisbane’s Big Butterfly Count in the surrounding parklands.
When: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: CWCN Centre, 47 Hepworth St, Chapel Hill
Who: Primary school age
Fee: $15 ($10 for members)
Tuesday, 19th January 2021 – Building terrariums and bee hotels
You will build your own little habitat in a glass jar and work to provide accommodation for native bees and other insects. Of course, you take home your work results and observe what happens inside both your creations. These are great hands-on activities using different materials and tools, all done while having fun and learning about the environment.
When: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Where: CWCN Centre, 47 Hepworth St, Chapel Hill
Who: Prep to primary school age
Fee: $15 ($10 for members)
Thursday, 21st January 2021 – All about water and the critters in it
All life depends on water, that applies to us and all plants and animals. So let’s check out what one little creek does for us, how it stays clean, what threatens its health, and what is able to live in it. We experience hands-on how pollution comes about using a catchment game. We measure the water quality and catch and have a close look at the critters in our creeks. Yes, we may get wet while doing so. Therefore, don’t wear your best outfit and wear gumboots or shoes which don’t mind getting wet. This is a great and fun-filled activity.
When: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Moore Park, off Russell Tce, Indooroopilly, near little wooden bridge.
Who: Primary school age
Fee: $15 ($10 members)
All activities are supervised by Blue Card carrying volunteers who will also make sure that COVID 19 regulations are being followed. A flyer with information and the registration form can be accessed www.cwcn.org.au. If you have any questions, please ring Jutta on 0407 583 441.
To access a flyer with the registration form, please click here: http://cwcn.org.au/
