The Dunnart

by Parks Ambassador David de Vos The sandhill dunnart (Sminthopsis psammophila) is the second largest of the 19…

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World Environment Day – June 5

Marine ecosystems worldwide are affected by human-made refuse and much of it is plastic, coming from both land…

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Ningaloo Sky Festival

Vlamingh Head Light House. Image credit: Ningaloo Sky Festival 27 to 29 June Exmouth Coral Coast The Ningaloo…

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Grants now open to restore Perth’s northern waterways

Community volunteer groups committed to improving the health of Perth’s northern waterways can apply for a share of $120,000 in…

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Smartreka maps popular with Karijini visitors

As the WA Parks Foundation continues to develop its digital Smartreka mapping series for the State’s most visited parks and…

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Celebrating and protecting our shorebirds

The Western Australian coastline provides important habitats and refuges for many shorebird and seabird species, some local and others from…

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Seaweeds and Spiders – upcoming talks of interest

The Western Australian Naturalists’ Club has several interesting talks coming up in May. Dr John Huisman. Image credit:…

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Lightscape heads back to Perth

This world-renowned, award-winning and hugely popular spectacle, Lightscape 2025 will transform Kings Park and Botanic Gardens into an after dark…

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Exploring Woody Island

Woody Island Nature Reserve in the Recherche Archipelago is located just 15km off the coast of Esperance. Part of a chain of more…

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Smartreka mapping program continues to expand

Smartreka maps are now available for the Dryandra Woodland National Park and the Stokes National Park, making it…

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