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outdoor education 101

Outdoor living knowledge and skills.

Outdoor Education 101 is a great introduction in developing self-reliance in the Australian bush. With a focus on minimal impact, students are encouraged to respect and protect the natural environmental, while learning how to explore and enjoy it safely.

Develop basic bush craft skills, such as shelter building, finding drinking water, building safe campfires (Terms 2 & 3 only), making damper or energy snacks, and fire lighting techniques.

Bookings are essential and fees apply.

Please refer to the Kings Park Education Cancellation Policy before booking this program.

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Tags: Year level: 7,8,9,10
Stream: E-STEM
WA Curriculum links: General Capabilities,Health and Physical Education,Humanities and Social Sciences,Science
Program type: School program
Maximum duration: 1.5 hours

Bold Park burn deferred

The autumn Bold Park research burn has been deferred due to unsuitable weather conditions.

Lightscape setup disruptions

There will be works taking place throughout the Western Australian Botanic Garden from 18 May until 16 June 2023 due to Lightscape setup.

Forrest Drive closure

Visitors are advised that Forrest Drive will be closed for operational works during multiple days in May.

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City of Perth E-Scooter Trial Expands through Kings Park

Visitors will be able to hire and ride e-scooters within Kings Park as part of City of Perth’s E-scooter Share Scheme from Saturday 25 March 2023.

Support for Noongar Boodja continues

Fugro has generously renewed their partnership with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to bring another three years of the very popular ‘Noongar Boodja’ education program to Kings Park.

Rare plants stolen from Kings Park

We're devastated to announce up to 900 of WA’s rarest orchids have been stolen from the Conservation Garden in Kings Park.

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