July 2010

Welcome to the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority newsletter.

Connect with Kings Park at the Kings Park Festival

The 2010 Kings Park Festival is on again this September, packed with workshops, gardening tips, seminars and free community activities. There is something for everyone to enjoy from art classes, science seminars and waterwise gardening presentations to scenic bird walks, wildflowers and free guided walks in both Bold Park and Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Further information and booking registrations for all Kings Park workshops will be available via our website in late July. Read more...

Friends of Kings Park 2010 Festival Address

Join Dr. Peggy Fiedler for an informative discussion on Keeping the Faith: Effecting Meaningful Conservation in Changing and Challenging World and investigate the latest environmental trends and why we can remain committed to our conservation goals. The seminar will be held at the Alexander Library in Northbridge on Friday 20 August, as a part of the 2010 Kings Park Festival. Doors open at 6.00pm with tickets costing $10 for Friends members and $15 for non members. Read more…

Sunset colours caught in glass

This July, Aspects gives you the opportunity to meet talented glass artist Elizabeth Mavrick as part of the monthly Feature Artist Program. Her signature kiln formed works are the result of experimentation with many different glasses and inspiration from the essence of the bush. Elizabeth’s most recent works reflect her travels throughout the Pilbara and Kimberley regions in the North of WA, and will be discussed in store on Saturday 24 July from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Read more…

Rain at last

Soaking rain has fallen this month and spurred on the growth of all sorts of fungi and flora. Winter is a good time to check the condition of your garden soil and how it has been affected by the wet weather. Have any areas flooded? Have any not soaked up the rain? How efficient is the drainage? How can you improve soil conditions for new plantings and established plants? For help with home gardening questions about soil preparation, phone Kings Park Volunteer Master Gardeners on 9480 3672. Read more on after rain activity in the park…

We hope you enjoy visiting Bold Park and Kings Park and Botanic Garden this winter!

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