Holiday activities at Pearl Beach

The Pearl Beach Progress Association held the Pearl Beach Kids Club for the second year in a row in early January.

Events included yoga for kids, a kid's disco, Summer by the Sea art workshop with renowned local artist Marijke Greenway and a Walk on the Wildside in the Crommelin Native Arboretum.

Over 100 residents and visitors including 50 young people participated in the Walk on the Wildside through the Pearl Beach Crommelin Native Arboretum.

Small groups were escorted by arboretum volunteers on a treasure hunt along small trails and were required to identify indigenous and botanical species.

As a special surprise, reptile and amphibian expert Mr Hal Cogger presented a live demonstration and hands-on experience with a variety of reptiles including a python, blue tongue lizard and a turtle.

Mr Cogger said: "It was extremely satisfying to see the enthusiasm and excitement of the young people when they were able to touch and hold these wonderful examples from the reptile world."

Pearl Beach Progress Association communication officer Ms Lynne Lillico said feedback from the participants was positive as many of the children and their parents had never experienced the arboretum or encountered hands-on interaction with live reptiles.

Each child was presented with a certificate to commemorate their visit.

Media Release, 16 Jan 2012 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association Photo: Patrick Everett