BLOOMING WILD EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
20 SEPTEMBER - 17 NOVEMBER 2024
Come join us in celebrating the diversity and spectacular beauty of the wildflowers, fauna and landscapes in the Southern Forest & Valleys Region by attending some of our spring events and activities.
OPEN FOR THE ENTIRE FESTIVAL
Understory Art & Nature Trail
Northcliffe
Open daily 9am-3pm, visit this unique art in nature experience - a 1.2km sculpture trail featuring the works of more than 50 renowned artists in a beautiful stand of old-growth forest that comes alive in wildflower season...
Pemberton 4WD
Wildflower Tours
Join a 4WD Beach & Forest Eco Adventure Tour each spring as the wildflowers in the forests transform...
SEPTEMBER
21 September - 6 October
PAG Annual Spring Exhibition Renewal | Pemberton
The theme of this years Pemberton Arts Group Annual Spring Exhibition is Renewal. Come see the wonderful variety of interpretations of the theme in both 2D and 3D artworks. Held at the Pemberton Sports Club, open daily 10am-4pm
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25, 27, 30 September
& 3, 4 October
Spring School Holiday Activities @ Shire of Manjimup Libraries
Come along to one of the FREE spring school holiday activities being held at the Shire of Manjimup libraries including Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole throughout this school holidays. RSVP essential.
OCTOBER
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Friday 1 Ocober &
Thursday 10 October
Northcliffe Flora Walk with Wendy
Have you ever wondered what plant is that? Join Wendy for a 2.5km walk through the Northcliffe Forest Park to learn about the plants found there and how they function as part of our forest ecosystems...
Friday 1 October
Nature Journalling in the School Holidays
School-aged children are invited to meet at the Hollow Butt Tree on George Gardner Drive in the Northcliffe Forest Park at 1pm for an afternoon of nature journalling. Learn more about our forests and the flora and fauna that live there! All equipment is supplied, bring a waterproof rug to sit on.
Wednesday 2 October &
Wednesday 9 October
Northcliffe Frog Walk
with Wendy
Bring your torches for a wander through the Northcliffe Forest Park to discover the frogs that inhabit the region and breed during spring!
6 & 7 October
Windy Harbour Biodiversity Events
Learn how to differentiate native plants from weeds and assist with weed control to support our local ecosystem. Come to one day or both days, every little bit helps.
11, 12 & 13 October
Bugs and Blooms Weekend
Join us for a weekend of macro photography in the Shire of Manjimups majestic forests and heathlands! Renowned macro photographers Paul Irvine and Beth Baker will be in town for a weekend of searching for our fascinating peacock spiders & unique flora.
Friday 11 October
Supper and Sundowner Talk with Paul Irvine in
Manjimup
Gather at the Landcare office for a light supper and talk by one of WA's top photographers, Paul Irvine, on how to photograph the tiny treasures that inhabit our forests and coastlines.
Saturday 12 , 19, or 26 October
Wildflower, Farm and Food Walks (Guided) | Northcliffe
First meet your local guide at their property at 10am for a 45min guided walk through the adjoining Northcliffe forest to discover the unique flora of this region...
Saturday 12 October
Flora Photography Workshop with Beth Baker in
Northcliffe
Join multi-award winning photographer, Beth Baker, in a one hour workshop followed by a photoshoot. Beth will share her favourite photography techniques in her signature friendly, supportive style.
Sunday 13 October
Macro Photography Morning
in Manjimup
Meet up in Manjimup to continue using your macro photography skills learnt over the Bugs and Blooms weekend.
Sunday 13 October
Playing with Clay
Introductory Workshop
Make Your Own Mug in Pemberton
The theme of this years Pemberton Arts Group Annual Spring Exhibition is Renewal. Come see the wonderful variety of interpretations of the theme in both 2D and 3D artworks. Held at the Pemberton Sports Club, open daily 10am-4pm...
NEW DATE:
Saturday 26 October
Native Bee Workshop
Come along to learn all about native bees! Tracey Lansdell will give an interesting and educational native bee talk covering what species you can find locally, how and when they breed, how they nest and how to create gardens that provide all their needs including bee hotel design.