Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority - Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot

Noongar boodja Kings Park Education community education program

Noongar Boodja Six Seasons is back!

Calling all WA primary school students!

Kings Park Education is excited to open bookings for our 2021 program of Noongar Boodja Six Seasons festivals, a celebration of Aboriginal culture, proudly presented by Fugro.

Zippy Dragonfly and his bushland friends community education program

Love learning outdoors!

Little nature lovers aged three - five years are invited to join Zippy Dragonfly and his bushland friends on a fun, early learning adventure at Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park.

Community programs

Did you know we are now offering fun and hands-on community and school holidays programs in the idyllic surrounds of Kings Park and Botanic Garden? Check out our upcoming events!

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A Noongar story about connection to country and family

Follow the story of Chunyart, a young Noongar boy and his friend, the cheeky Twenty-eight Parrot, on his journey through Whadjuk Country. Learn how plants and animals provided food, tools, shelter and medicine for Noongar people and how they took care of the land (boodja).

Students engage in hands-on activities, including traditional first aid, hunting games and the use of symbols to share a story of family and place.

'A fantastic outdoor learning experience for both children and teachers, thank you.' - Year 3 Teacher

You may also be interested in a Noongar glossary for local Aboriginal words that are used within this website.

Explore our Teacher Resources for this program

Bookings are essential and fees apply. Copies of the 'Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot' storybook are available for purchase from Aspects of Kings Park.

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

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