Melanie Wilshin, Author at WA Parks Foundation

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21.12.2023

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There’s a WA park for everyone — find yours.

Want more motivation to get off the couch and into the Western Australian wilderness? Start by discovering what you love.

Microadventures: small but mighty escapes

In Western Australia we have natural beauty at our fingertips. With more than 31 million hectares of marine and national…

Call for nominations for the Board of Directors

The WA Parks Foundation is calling for nominations from eligible members for a vacant position on the Board of Directors.

Call for nominations for the Board of Directors

The WA Parks Foundation is calling for nominations from eligible members for positions on the Board of Directors. In accordance…

Spectacular wildflower season expected

Local experts are predicting we’re in for a fantastic wildflower season in Western Australia, thanks to abundant autumn and early…

Do good, feel good this tax-time

As 30 June is upon us, please consider a tax-deductible gift to the WA Parks Foundation. Park experiences hold deep…

World’s richest ecosystems grow on ancient soils

Understanding why old landscapes such as Western Australia’s Southwest are so biodiverse is an enduring area of interest and expertise…

Renewed hope for Western Ground Parrot

In a meticulously planned operation, scientists and volunteers have translocated a number of critically endangered Western Ground Parrots to a…

Meet the Snubfins. Or not.

By David de Vos, Park Ambassador Wildlife tours come with a caveat. Or should do. Because whatever mammal, fish…

Valuing a master of the skies

The Wedge-tail eagle is Western Australia’s largest bird of prey. This huge bird has a wingspan of up to 2.84…

Exploring eco dyes through creativity

Mixed media artist Helen Coleman | credit: Beatte Kratt Mandurah artist Helen Coleman combines her background in botany…