Celebrating 60 Years of the Botanic Garden at Kings Park
The State Library is proud to partner with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Western Australian Botanic Garden at Kings Park. Both institutions support learning and research and hold a special place in the hearts of Western Australians.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden opened in 1965 and displays over 3,000 species of the State's unique flora for conservation, preservation, scientific research and education.
What you may not know is that the history of the Botanic Garden—and of botany more broadly—is depicted in thousands of photographs, documents and clippings held within the State Library’s rich archive. Step into the State Library’s Theatre Foyer and explore these colourful gems from our collection.
The State Library is proud to partner with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Western Australian Botanic Garden at Kings Park. Both institutions support learning and research and hold a special place in the hearts of Western Australians.
The Western Australian Botanic Garden opened in 1965 and displays over 3,000 species of the State's unique flora for conservation, preservation, scientific research and education.
What you may not know is that the history of the Botanic Garden—and of botany more broadly—is depicted in thousands of photographs, documents and clippings held within the State Library’s rich archive. Step into the State Library’s Theatre Foyer and explore these colourful gems from our collection.
Stories
Photographs and films
WA history
Douglas "Dick" Perry helped open the first pine nursery in Gnangara. Dick cultivated the finest seedlings after examining over 250,000 from the Forest of Leiria, Portugal. The State Library collection has hundreds of his exquisite wildflower photos and slides.
Conservationist and naturalist
SLWA on ABC Radio
Dr Kate explores the life of Harry Butler (1930-2015). He was an Australian naturalist, environmental consultant and conservationist, best known for the ABC TV series "In the Wild" from 1976-81.
WA history
A life-long love for research and history meant Dr Rica Erickson was a regular at the State Library.