This image shows a young girl using a table vice and hack saw to cut a piece of bamboo. She will be using this to construct a bee hotel.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Backyard Blockheads

Dates

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Thursday 28 September | 10am - 4pm 

Drop and leave program

Dates
-
Ages
8-12 years
Cost

$90 per participant

Please note that if you have previously attended Backyard Blockheads this is the same program.

Ages

Developed for children aged 8 to 12 years old

Registration

Please arrive at 9.45am to complete participant registration and consent details.

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Imagine a backyard where bees are buzzing, lizards are scurrying, birds flit about and pollinators dance from flower to flower.  Got the picture?

Backyard Blockheads is the ultimate program for those who love nature and want to learn how to create a habitat for wildlife in their backyard! Your challenge, create homes and cool hang-out spaces for Perth’s local wildlife and become a wildlife superhero!

Throughout the day you’ll apply some DIY tricks of the trade, including woodwork, painting and decorating and garden design, then it’s all about location, location, location! Who will move in? You’ll also get to meet some potential buyers!

What are you waiting for...time to get onto the tools.  The wildlife will love you for it!

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Create an Air Bee N Bee Hotel
  • Dive into the world of plants for pollinators 
  • See how easy it is to create a lizard lounge
  • Meet some potential visitors

Don't forget to bring a water bottle, your lunch and an old shirt to wear to protect your clothes while on the tools! Provided tools, equipment and materials which may be used under strict guidance 

Hand tools Protective equipment Materials
  • Hand drill
  • Hack saw
  • Screwdrivers 
  • Screws
  • Wood glue
  • Safety glasses
  • Latex free gloves
  • Protective aprons
  • Dust masks
  • Plywood
  • PVC piping 
  • Bamboo
  • Non-toxic paint

Reviews

  • “It was fun and I learnt new things about the environment.”
  • “I loved this program it was awesome. It is giving me ideas for my backyard. “
  • “I liked using the tools.”

Drop and leave programs

Drop and leave programs enable juniors to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.