River Guardians Family Festival

The 2026 River Guardians Family Festival is this weekend – Saturday 2, May from 9.00am-12.00pm!

Come and join Gardening Australia’s Josh Byrne, ABC Radio’s Sabrina Hahn, Nature Play WA, scientists from DBCA, special guest speakers, wildlife and conservation groups, not-for-profits and research institutes (sixteen stall holders in total) all working hard to protect our precious Swan Canning Riverpark.

There’ll be a choice of four awesome free kid’s activities being run all morning by Nature Play WA at this year’s festival (please see below – no need to book) and there’s also plenty for the adults including a ‘Walk n Talk’ around Lake Douglas and Dolphins and wildlife Photography session. Click on the hyperlinks for these two sessions to reserve your spot now!

Nature Play WA – Nature Nook
A calm, welcoming drop-in space for younger children and families featuring sensory nature play, loose parts exploration, and creative nature craft activities.
Learning Through Nature – Mud Kitchens
Hands-on messy nature play using mud kitchens, natural materials, and imaginative outdoor play to explore textures, creativity and connection with the environment.
Educated By Nature – Cubby Building
Collaborative cubby construction using natural materials to encourage teamwork, creativity, and outdoor exploration.
Making Bee Hotels with Dr Kit Prendergast
Building bee and insect hotels using natural materials to provide habitat for native bees and other insects in your gardens.

Check out the full program for the morning here.