New Board member welcomed

The WA Parks Foundation Board’s newest member, Marissa Verma brings a wealth of experience to this role, particularly in the…

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Cultural legacy of a wildflower love affair

Margaret Forrest, wife of Western Australia’s first Premier was one of Australia’s early botanical artists. It’s thought that her love…

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Urban greenspace benefits kids’ mental health

The importance of nature to children’s development has been confirmed in numerous studies across decades. It has been further reinforced…

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Counting cockies…it’s on again!

The Great Cocky Count, now in its 10th year, is a long-term citizen science survey of black cockatoos in Western…

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Spoilt for choice in Autumn

Western Australia’s south coast, with an abundance of national parks and reserves, has been described as one of the most…

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Boys’ Own

A contribution from writer Nelson Mews What middle-aged Perth bloke wouldn’t want the chance to come back as a barefoot…

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Yanchep’s koalas

An opportunity to come face to face with some of Australia’s unique wildlife is a highlight for many overseas visitors.

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Volunteering at the Western Australian Herbarium

The Western Australian Herbarium, located in Kensington, is responsible for describing and documenting Western Australia’s botanical diversity.  It…

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Kalbarri Skywalk project underway

The State Government’s world class Kalbarri Skywalk project will provide visitors with spectacular views of the rugged Murchison…

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Efforts to safeguard our rarest parrot

The remote, wildly beautiful and biodiverse Cape Arid National Park on Western Australia’s south coast is an important conservation area…

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