FestivalKings Park

1 -30 September 2017

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Free and Fabulous Guided WalksFree guided wildflower walks at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm daily with the Kings Park Volunteer Guides. Bookings are not required for groups of less than 10 people.

Heart of Kings Park WalkJourney deep into the heart of Kings Park for a bush adventure every Friday this September. This three hour walk requires moderate fitness and is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Bookings are essential by midday on Thursdays.

Special Kings Park Festival WalksCheck the Festival website for other great walks and talks, which include tips for growing the perfect lawn, an introduction to the 750 year old Boab Tree and weekly science seminars featuring the latest in conservation research.

All walks and talks are free. Registrations are essential for special Kings Park Festival and Heart of Kings Park Walks.

Botanic BaseIt’s the weekend, it’s springtime, so pack a picnic and head to our Botanic Base where all the Festival fun starts! Play Turf Twister or one of our jumbo games. Take our exhibition trail starting with Wildflowers and Superpowers and enjoy talented local musicians.

Location: Aspects Lawn. Map reference: H14

Friends of Kings Park Native Plant SaleSaturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 10 am – 4 pm

Choose from thousands of native plants for sale, lovingly grown by the Friends of Kings Park. Healthy, hardy, water-wise and gorgeous, this is a great opportunity to buy quality plants at affordable prices. Get in early, they won’t last long!

All proceeds support conservation projects in Kings Park.

Location: Exhibition Ground. Map reference:E14

Dig It With Coffee10 am – 11 am Wednesdays in September

Gardening with native plants – a joy or a challenge? Join Kings Park Volunteer Master Gardeners and a Kings Park Horticulturist for helpful native gardening advice and a tour of the Backyard Botanicals garden.

Bookings are essential, call 08 9480 3672 or email garden.advice@bgpa.wa.gov.au to reserve your place.

Location: Zamia Cafe. Map reference: K3

The Language of WildflowersDo you speak Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese or Hindi? Join us for a guided stroll with our talented bilingual horticulture staff to learn about Western Australian wildflowers.

Meet outside Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop at 10.30am. Registrations are essential.

Thursday 7 September MandarinThursday 14 September Vietnamese Thursday 21 and 28 September Japanese Thursday 28 September Hindi

Location: Guided Walks Meeting Point. Map reference: H14.

Aspects of Kings Park Gallery ShopOpen 7 days, 9 am – 5 pm

Floating FloralsAspects of Kings Park will be in floral heaven with fabulous wildflower installations this September.

Wildflower WindowsWindow art by local designer Jane King from Future Shelter.

Meet the ArtistSay hello to textile artist Penny Jewell, painter Chris Spiker and jewellery designer Sultana Shamshi at work on select days in September from 11 am – 3 pm

All profits support Kings Park and Botanic Garden.

Location: Aspects of Kings Park. Map reference: H14

Wildflowers and SuperpowersPlants, animals, insects, fungi – all life relies on relationships for survival. Enjoy this light-hearted look at some unusual connections in nature.

Location: Aspects Lawn Map reference: H14

From Pollination to InspirationThis sculpture takes a magnified look at the life stages of WA wildflowers from pollination to new growth. Designed by local artists Karen Millar and Pascal Proteau.

Location: Aspects Lawn. Map reference: H14

Woven WildernestEnjoy this ephemeral sculpture in the heart of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, created by WA artist Sally Stoneman.

Honouring the Kwongan region of South West WA – a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot, this sculpture represents the amazing interrelationships between plants and animals.

Join Sally and add to the protective fence around the ‘Woven Wildernest’ for an ‘In-a-fence-ive Weaving’ session on Saturday 3 September and Thursday 21 September.

Location: WA Botanic Garden. Map reference: I11

Human NatureEmotions shape our individual personalities. Can they also shape the identity of a park, or a community?

The Human Nature outdoor exhibition takes a dive into the emotional connections of everyday people to Kings Park over many generations.

Location: Forrest Lawn. Map reference: I13

EXCITING EXHIBITIONS

Events at Zamia Café Food and flowers in September.

Wildflower High Tea*Tuesday 5 SeptemberEnjoy a flower arranging demonstration by ‘Sweet Floral’ followed by an elegant High Tea, $39 per person. Book for tables of four or more.

Feast Among the Flowers* Sunday 10 SeptemberOrder a delicious take-away hamper and enjoy live music and a picnic on the lawn at May Drive Parkland, $49 per hamper (designed for two people).

Wildflower Devonshire TeaTuesday 12 September and Tuesday 19 SeptemberBook a ‘Wildflower Devonshire Tea’ as a delicious treat after your walk among the wildflowers, $8.50 per person.

*Bookings are essential for these Zamia Cafe events and a deposit is required. Call (08) 9388 6700 to reserve your place.

Location: Zamia Cafe. Map reference: K3

Wild WorkshopsGet creative with a Festival workshop in September.

Flowers in BloomJoin Beau Est Mien for wildflower drawing workshops from 1 pm – 4 pm on Saturday 23 September and Saturday 30 September for adults ($100 per adult) and from 1 pm – 4 pm on Thursday 28 September for children ($75 per child).

Weave Your Own WildernestArtist Sally Stoneman will have you hand weaving your own basket from 9 am – 12 pm on 4 September and Saturday 9 September, $20 per person.

SEED: Story GardenersJoin writer Nandi Chinna from 9 am – 12 pm on Monday 11 September and Monday 18 September for an inspirational workshop to learn how to grow your Kings Park memories and ideas into stories and poems. This event is free.

Bookings are essential. Visit kingsparkfestival.com.au for more information.

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Native Plant Sale16 and 17 September

Aspects of Kings ParkGallery Shop

Wildflowers andSuperpowers

Botanic Terraces and Botanic Pavilion

Guided Walks Meeting Point

From Pollination to Inspiration

Aboriginal Art Gallery

Botanic Base

Woven Wildernest

WA Botanic Garden entry

Zamia Cafe

Lotterywest Federation Walkway

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Human Nature Exhibition

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Visitor Information Centre

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Drop off zones

Bike hire

Best spots to see wildflowers

Scenic footpath

Free Transperth Bus

WA Botanic Garden walk loop

FestivalKings Park

1 -30 September 2017

For full event information visit kingsparkfestival.com.au

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