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The WA Parks Foundation is delighted to partner with Kings Park and Botanic Gardens on the release of the new plant - Eremophila nivea ‘Pink Pearl’⁠ 🌸⁠ ⁠ Our Chair, Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO, was pleased to join Minister for the Environment, Hon Matthew Swinbourn MLC and Kings Park Senior Plant Breeder, Digby Growns to celebrate our shared commitment to Western Australia’s native flora and conservation.⁠ ⁠ The Silky Emu Bush (Eremophila nivea) is listed as a Critically Endangered threatened species under WA’s Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, facing a high risk of extinction in the wild in the short term.⁠ ⁠ Usually the species displays a bright purple flower, however the new cultivar, Eremophila nivea ‘Pink Pearl’ will bloom in pastel pink. This plant release not only conserves the at-risk species, but also its genetic diversity. ⁠ ⁠ Read more here, link in bio 👉 ⁠ ⁠ 📷 Minister for the Environment, Hon Matthew Swinbourn MLC; Kings Park Senior Plant Breeder, Digby Growns; and WA Parks Foundation Chair, Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO with Eremophila 'Pink Pearl'. Photo by C Campbell. by @ourwaparks
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a year ago
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We are delighted to announce the launch of the Wadjemup / Rottnest Island Smartreka map, the latest addition to our innovative digital mapping series.⁠ ⁠ Smartreka brings digital navigation to the Wadjemup Bidi, a network of trails showcasing the island’s breathtaking coastal headlands, tranquil inland lakes, and iconic attractions.⁠ ⁠ Using built in GPS capabilities on smartphone or tablet to plot real-time location, the maps make it easier to navigate. If downloaded ahead of your trip while network access is available, this can be done without a network connection and without roaming charges.⁠ ⁠ Simply download the free Avenza Map app, visit the map store to purchase your Wadjemup map.⁠ ⁠ Smartreka is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, delivered in partnership with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.⁠ ⁠ Find out more, link in bio 👉 ⁠ ⁠ 📸 Rottnest Island Authority by @ourwaparks
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2 years ago
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📸 It’s here! Our Memorable Moments in Nature photo competition is now open.⁠ ⁠ Are you an amateur nature photographer in WA? If so, then it’s time to get outdoors and capture the moments that make Western Australia’s natural places so memorable.⁠ ⁠ 🌳 National parks⁠ 🌿 Reserves⁠ 🌊 Marine parks⁠ 📸 Your view of WA⁠ ⁠ 🏆 Great prizes are up for grabs!⁠ 📅 Enter from 1–31 October⁠ ⁠ So grab your camera and start snapping. ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Check the Spring into Parks calendar at ourwaparks.org.au or click on the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 📸 David Ashley.⁠ by @ourwaparks
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📸🌿 EXPLORE. CREATE. DISCOVER. AND GRAB YOUR CAMERA!⁠ ⁠ Calling all budding photographers across Western Australia! Our Memorable Moments in Nature photo competition launches today, celebrating the incredible moments we experience in WA’s great outdoors. From national parks and reserves to marine parks, head outside, explore somewhere special and capture your memorable moment in nature.⁠ ⁠ Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, a tiny wildflower, a curious creature or a magical moment by the water — we want to see WA through your lens.⁠ ⁠ 🏆 There are great prizes to be won!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Competition runs 1–31 October⁠ ⁠ So, what are you waiting for? Start exploring, get creative and keep your camera ready — your next memorable moment could be just around the corner.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Check the Spring into Parks calendar at ourwaparks.org.au for inspiration and places to explore. Click on link in bio for more details, T&Cs.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ by @ourwaparks
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2 days ago
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🌿Take our Wellness Challenge⁠ ⁠ As part of our Spring into Parks Wellness Challenge, we encourage you to take your yoga or meditation practice outdoors. Find a peaceful spot in a park, under the trees or somewhere with a view and give yourself a little time to slow down.⁠ ⁠ A few gentle stretches. A few mindful breaths. A few minutes listening to the sounds of nature. You could even combine it with a walk and finish with some quiet time surrounded by nature. ⁠ ⁠ Wellness doesn’t always have to mean doing more. Sometimes it’s about pausing, breathing and noticing where you are.⁠ ⁠ 🌿 This is just one of our 30 Ways of Wellness. ⁠ ⁠ Click on link in bio for more inspiration.⁠ ⁠ Spring into Parks is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks⁠ @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026⁠ #30WaysOfWellness #YogaInNature #Meditation #Mindfulness #NatureWellbeing #ExploreWA⁠ ⁠ by @ourwaparks
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3 days ago
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Pilbara community comes together through art for Spring into Parks⁠ ⁠ Children, families and community members in Port Hedland have celebrated the Pilbara’s plants, animals, culture and landscapes through a collaborative artwork at Scribblers on the Road Pilbara.⁠ ⁠ As part of the WA Parks Foundation’s Spring into Parks campaign, festival-goers joined Kariyarra Elder and Spinifex Hill Studio artist Raylene Button to create a large-scale community artwork inspired by the Pilbara’s natural environment.⁠ ⁠ The artwork, titled Puntaru, meaning baby emus, celebrates an animal prolific across the Pilbara and reflects the region’s rich connection between people, culture and Country.⁠ ⁠ Inspired by the Spring into Parks theme Ways to Be Wild, the activity encouraged participants to explore their connection to the natural environment and learn more about the native plants and animals that make the Pilbara unique.⁠ ⁠ This free Spring into Parks event is a WA Parks initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ Image: Scribblers on the Road Pilbara. 2026. Photo by Amelia Blanco, courtesy of FORM.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026 @scribblersfest @formwa #pilbara #pilbaraartist #porthedland #raylenebutton⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ by @ourwaparks
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4 days ago
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Explore, create, discover. And grab your camera! Our Memorable Moments in Nature photo competition launches on October 1st.⁠ ⁠ Plus, wildflower quests, community picnics, bee discoveries, hiking trails and more, with hundreds of activities across WA.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Find your next adventure in the Spring into Parks event calendar at ourwaparks.org.au or click on link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Spring into Parks is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ Image: Tourism Western Australia.⁠ by @ourwaparks
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5 days ago
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🌼 It’s not too late to join us for a Wildflower Quest in John Forrest National Park this long weekend! 🌿⁠ ⁠ Looking for a fun way to spend Monday 28 September? Come along for a 5-kilometre, three-hour guided adventure through John Forrest National Park and discover the incredible wildflowers, wildlife and hidden treasures of the forest.⁠ ⁠ 🔎 Become a Wildflower Detective and use your reusable Wildflower Quest field sheet to search for 12 hero species along the way.⁠ ⁠ Choose from two sessions:⁠ 🌅 Morning: 8am–11am⁠ ☀️ Afternoon: 12pm–3pm⁠ ⁠ Numbers are strictly limited, so don’t miss your chance to explore, discover and learn!⁠ ⁠ 🌼 Book your spot for Monday 28 September today! Click on link in bio for more.⁠ ⁠ Image: Paul Jarvis.⁠ ⁠ This free Spring into Parks event is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026 @offthebeatentrack⁠ by @ourwaparks
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8 days ago
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Ready to get wild this spring?⁠ ⁠ Hit the hiking trails, count quendas, chase wildflowers, and picnic with pollinators!⁠ ⁠ There are hundreds of ways to get outdoors this spring.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Click on the link in bio to find your next adventure.⁠ ⁠ Spring into Parks is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ Image: David Manning.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026⁠ by @ourwaparks
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9 days ago
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🐝 Bee curious this spring!⁠ ⁠ Ever wondered just how important bees are to our world? Come along to our ⁠ Pollinator Picnic feature event on 6th October at Perth Hills Discovery Centre.⁠ ⁠ Enjoy fascinating science talks with Dr Kit Predergast, settle in for nature-themed storybook readings, and wander through the wildflowers on a guided walk to spot pollinators in action. Get hands-on creating habitat for local wildlife, transform into your favourite creature with craft activities, and keep an eye out for hidden animals and fairy trails, adding a touch of magic to the day. You can even dress up as your favourite pollinator for our Pollinator Parade!⁠ ⁠ From learning about the tiny creatures that help our ecosystems thrive to getting creative with nature-inspired activities, there’s plenty to discover across WA.⁠ ⁠ Pack a picnic rug and spend the morning connecting with nature, learning from experts, and celebrating the beauty of the Perth Hills.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Explore the Spring into Parks event calendar at ourwaparks.org.au or click on the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ This Spring into Parks free community event is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks⁠ @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026⁠ ⁠ by @ourwaparks
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11 days ago
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Ways to be Wild: Wildflower Quest⁠ ⁠ Embark on a 5-kilometre, three-hour guided walk through John Forrest National Park and see the wildflowers, search for wildlife and uncover all the hidden treasures the forest has to offer. ⁠ ⁠ Along the way, experienced guides will share fascinating stories about the local flora, fauna and history of John Forrest National Park. Participants will become ‘wildflower detectives’, using a reusable Wildflower Quest field sheet to search for 12 hero species.⁠ ⁠ The guides will help bring each discovery to life through age-friendly interpretation, sharing memorable stories about identification, habitat, pollination, survival and cultural or ecological significance where appropriate.⁠ ⁠ There is one event in the morning from 8am to 11am and another in the afternoon from 12pm to 3pm. ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Numbers are strictly limited so head to the Spring into Parks event calendar at ourwaparks.org.au to book your spot.⁠ ⁠ This free Spring into Parks event is a WA Parks Foundation initiative, supported by Lotterywest.⁠ ⁠ #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks⁠ @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026⁠ by @ourwaparks
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12 days ago
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🎨 Calling all young creatives in the Pilbara! ⁠ ⁠ This Sunday, head to Scribblers on the Road in Port Hedland for a free family fun day as part of Spring into Parks.⁠ ⁠ Get creative with local Pilbara artists and help create a community artwork inspired by a native animal or flora from the region. ⁠ ⁠ Bring the family, get stuck in and celebrate the incredible natural world of the Pilbara through art. Everyone is welcome!⁠ ⁠ 👉 Click link in bio. Or discover this event and find more Spring into Parks adventures at ourwaparks.org.au⁠ ⁠ Image: FORM's Scribblers Festival. Photo by Dan MacBride.⁠ ⁠ #Pilbara #PortHedland #ScribblersOnTheRoad @formwa #ourwaparks #WAParksFoundation #nationalpark #WesternAustralia #WAparks #WAnationalparks #exploreparkswa @ourwaparks⁠ @lotterywest @waparkswildlife #SpringIntoParks #SIP2026⁠ by @ourwaparks
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