Storytime With Alton (Term 2, 2026)

Looking for a local, free activity for your little ones? Does your toddler love stories and learning about animals?

Join Alton Walley on alternating Wednesdays for an interactive morning of storytelling and nature play.

Children will:

• Listen to beautiful Noongar Dreaming stories

• Act out the movements of native animals

• Explore nearby bushland

• Enjoy simple craft activities

This joyful session encourages imagination, movement, and connection to the land we live on.

Open to all families - everyone is warmly welcome.

This storytime is suited for children aged ~2-4 years. Families are welcome to stay after storytime to play in our nature play area, which includes lots of opportunities for messy play so please dress children appropriately with outdoor clothing and enclosed shoes.

An alternate indoor space will be made available in the case of wet weather with indoor activities.

Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.  

Storytime with Alton is part of our ongoing toddler program at EcoHub, including; Buds & Blooms Nature Play Group, Tales & Trails Storytime, and Free Play.

What to expect:

Length
This event goes for one hour.

Start time
While this event is quite informal, you may miss parts if you arrive too late.

Location
Ngoolark Space - Outside in the amphitheatre or inside if hot/wet. Also outside on trails in the reserve.

Requirements
Sessions will run in all weather so we recommend bringing a change of clothes, wet weather gear, hats and sunscreen. Please bring your own drink bottle and your own morning tea. Note that shelter from the rain is available and alternative indoor free play will be offered.

Type of event and expectations
Early learning environment: Children should be able to sit calmly when asked and follow all instructions of the program facilitator. Parents and caregivers are responsible for the health and safety of their children at all times and must ensure the behaviour of a child in their care is not negatively impacting the experience of others. Quiet spaces will be available at this event.

Accessibility

This event includes sitting on mats or amphitheatre steps (please note that chairs are available), movement, and short walks in the reserve.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or [email protected]

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.

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