Perth residents encouraged to walk among the wildflowers at Kings park

1/9/99

Environment Minister Cheryl Edwardes today encouraged Perth residents to make the most of the first day of Spring and take a walk among the wildflowers at Kings Park.
Mrs Edwardes said Kings Park was coming alive with colour as WA's unique wildflowers were starting to bloom.
"Perth residents are lucky to have a taste of our native bushland right in the heart of the city," she said.
"I encourage city workers to take a walk during their lunch hour and for families to spend a couple of hours using one of the many walkways which run through the park."
The Minister said kangaroo paws, pink everlastings and donkey orchids were already in bloom.
The public will also enjoy seeing the boabs which have been recently transplanted from the Argyle Diamond mine site in the Kimberley. Ten of these famous trees now overlook the Swan River near the Lord Forrest statue.
The park is home to 450 species of wildflowers - many of which will be featured at the upcoming Wildflower Festival at the park from September 17 to 27.
Mrs Edwardes said volunteers also conducted free walks into the Botanic Garden, bushland and heritage precinct at 10 am and 2 pm every day. Walks leave from the karri log on Fraser Avenue. Further details are available by contacting 9480 3600.
Media contact: Kaye Hopkins 9421 7777