Everlasting Ideas 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Gardening Australia’s Josh Byrne to headline the 2026 Everlasting Ideas once again! With a series of keynote talks, this free event will also feature stallholders covering all things gardening, environment and landcare, with plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. 

Head along to the marquees near the Everlasting Meadow at the corner of Lovekin and Forrest Drives, opposite the Yorkas Nyinning Building to hear talks from Sue McDougall, DPIRD, Josh Byrne, NatureLink Perth, Detection for Good with Kelly the detection dog and ReWild Perth.

Speaker program

• 10am - 10.30am - Sue McDougall - Waterwise and resilient natives for small spaces and pots
• 10.30am - 11am - DPIRD - Healthy gardens 
• 11am - 12pm - Josh Byrne - Our Gardens - Developing climate resilient gardens and protecting river health
• 12.15pm - 12.45pm - Jane Chambers - Connect to Nature: With Naturelinks!
• 1pm - 1.30pm - Megan Barnes, Detection for Good - WA Dieback Detector Dog overview and demonstration
• 1.30pm - 2pm - Steve McCabe, ReWild Perth - How home gardens can support Banksia Woodlands

Exhibitor stalls

The Kings Park and Botanic Garden team will be at their help desk to answer your native gardening questions all day and will be joined with stands from:

• SERCUL – growing local plants and fertilise-wise programs
• ReWild Perth – advice on how to build eye-catching gardens with local wildlife in mind
• Water Corporation – highlighting waterwise programs and gardening
• DPIRD – learn more about healthy gardens and keeping a look out for QFly

Free nature activities

Enjoy FREE hands-on family-friendly workshops and nature-based craft activities with Kings Park Education supported by Spring into Parks, a WA Parks Foundation initiative:

• Everlasting seed bags – decorate a wildflower-themed bag tag, then add it to your very own mini bag of Everlasting seeds to grow at home
• WA Loves Nature – native bee displays and bee hotels
• Jotterbooks – paper flower-making workshop inspired by native plants found in Kings Park
• Wild masks – create a nature-inspired mask featuring colourful wildflowers or your favourite bush critter
• Mini gardens – build a magical miniature garden in the sand using native nuts, seeds and other natural treasures

And so much more!

The Kings Park Science team will be highlighting some of their incredible research and conservation work.

Get some inspiration from our native container garden bed displays, unwind at the picnic benches, and grab a coffee from Fraser's Coffee Cart while enjoying a day immersed in gardening, nature and conservation.

This initiative is part of the WA Government’s Kep Katitjin-Gabi Kaadadjan (Waterwise action plan 3) to establish leading waterwise communities for Boorloo (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel) by 2030.

🌸 Part of the Everlasting Kings Park Festival