Blossom in Bunuru presented by Dr Simon Cherriman
Schedule
Thu Feb 26 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:15 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Boya Community Centre, 119-135 Scott Street, Helena Valley, 6056 (entrance off Clayton Road) | Midland, WA
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The creamy-white Marri blossom that can sometimes cover the Perth Hills' forest in a snow-like blanket is a signal the Noongar Season of Bunuru, sometimes known as the 'second summer', has begun. This time of year is characterised by long, hot days and warm evenings, but a myriad of wildlife species can be observed and appreciated.Join local wildlife ecologist Dr Simon Cherriman to learn about what wildlife species, especially mammals, birds and insects, are up to during Bunuru.
Bookings are essential for this free event. Light refreshments will be available. You are encouraged to bring your own keep cup for tea/coffee or water.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements.
About Simon Cherriman: Simon is an award-winning environmental scientist/ecologist, writer, educator and wildlife filmmaker and an enthusiastic advocate for the unique Australian bush and its creatures. Simon is a WA Parks Foundation Ambassador and a popular and highly engaging public speaker. As well as being the founder of The Re-Cyc-Ology Project, he manages iNSiGHT Ornithology which specialises in bird-related research and environmental education, gaining his PhD with his research on Wedge-tailed Eagle population dynamics and movement ecology at Murdoch University. Learn more about Simon at www.simoncherriman.com.au, or via Simon's Instagram profile Waalitj.
All images © Simon Cherriman
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Boya Community Centre, 119-135 Scott Street, Helena Valley, 6056 (entrance off Clayton Road), 119-135 Scott St, Helena Valley WA 6056, Australia, MidlandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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