Educational Resources

Supporting our local schools and education centres with resources and information for our local region including fauna, flora and external organisations.

Cultural & Heritage

Of the fourteen *Noongar language groups, the people who live in the Perth region are known as the Whadjuk people. During the early days of settlement, Mundy (Munday) (pronounced mun-dee) was one of the most important and successful negotiators for the Whadjuk community. The name can be recognised in Mundy Regional Park and Mundy Swamp.

Local Aboriginal Stories and artwork about our seasons, native flora and fauna, as well as the audio stories of Maamba and Joobaitch are available.

Story of Maamba (MP3)
Story of Joobiatch (MP3)
Story of Lesmurdie Falls (MP3)
Artwork about native flora and fauna (PDF)
Noongar Six Seasons (PDF)

Find out more about the City's History and Heritage here

*Noongar is the general name for Aboriginal people in the south-west of Western Australia.

Six Seasons Artwork by Aurora Abraham

External Cultural Information & Resources

Fauna & Flora

The City support many initiatives to help educate and support the community to learn and care for our diverse range of native flora and fauna species in our region. Our education officers often engage with local schools and support centres to help highlight to students ways they can contribute and connect to their local environment and community. If you would like to know more please get in contact the City of Kalamunda team to arrange a school incursion and learn more about how the City can support your education of students in our local environment.

City Programs

Some City of Kalamunda programs which schools and education centres can get involved include:

Adopt-A-Patch
This schools-based program focuses on educating and connecting students to their local environment as well as showing them ways to care and learn about broader sustainability principles, local flora and fauna habitats, indigenous culture, environmental rubbish impacts and community connections. Find some resources, ideas for class activities to support schools engage students to support the school patch.
Microbat Project
A City habitat enhancement project to create homes for local micro bats that it is hoped it will reduce local mosquito numbers.
Friends Groups
These groups undertake activities which help protect and enhance our natural areas including planting native flora, weed control, rubbish removal. Each group care for certain parcels of bushland and contribute to the conservation and maintenance of our natural environment.
Community Gardens
A self-managed sustainable garden for the benefit of the community.

Some of our education videos available include:

External Flora & Fauna Information & Resources

Adopt-A-Trap
An initiative led by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to counteract the increased invasion risk from the European Wasp into Western Australia.
Website: Adopt-a-Trap (via City website)
Mozzie Wise Project
Organisation: South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare Inc. (SERCUL)
Aims to identify the best approach to balancing the objectives of improving water quality, enhancing environmental health, reducing the emergence of adult mosquitos and the protection of human health
Website: sercul.org.au
WA Museum (FrogWatch)
Western Australia Museum has a dedicated section providing information on all aspects of WA Frogs
Website: museum.wa.gov.au/explore/frogwatch
WA Museum (Animals)
Western Australia Museum shows new flora and fauna news and information.
Website: museum.wa.gov.au/whats-new/animals
Atlas of Living Australia
A collaborative, digital, open infrastructure that pulls together Australian biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it accessible and reusable.
Website:

ala.org.au/explore-by-location

Birds in Backyards
A research, education and conservation program focused on the birds that live where people live. Get involved by becoming a member and taking part in our online surveys. Learn how you can create bird-friendly spaces in your garden and local community. Find out more about Australian birds and their habitats.
Website: birdsinbackyards.net
Department of Parks and Wildlife
Part of WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, this department looks after our natural environment, parks around Western Australia.
Website: dpaw.wa.gov.au
Plants & Animals: dpaw.wa.gov.au/plants-and-animals
Nearer to Nature
A dedicated DPAW program which provides opportunities for children of all ages to take part in hands-on, experiential learning in the natural environment.
Website: dpaw.wa.gov.au/get-involved/nearer-to-nature
Chuditch
Native Bees
Nest Box
Nest boxes replicate natural shelters such as tree hollows. They are fun, easy and cheap to make, and will provide a secure home for many years to come for many birds and fauna including Brushtail Possums, Sugar Gliders and many bird species Kookaburras and Cockatoos.
Website: backyardbuddies.org.au/habitats/build-a-nest-box
Website: birdsinbackyards.net/Nest-Box-Plans-0
Website: re-cyc-ology.com.au
Wildlife Habitat
Formed in 2002, this is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation combines support, science and policies to achieve environmental outcomes.
Website: natureconservation.org.au
SERCUL Educational Program
Organisation: South East Regional Centre for Urban Landcare Inc. (SERCUL)
Aims to develop a cultural change in how the community views and interacts with the environment while promoting and actively participating in the improvement of the health of our waterways and other ecosystems.
Website: sercul.org.au
Australian Wildlife Society - School Projects
Website: aws.org.au/schools
Kanyana Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre - Education
Our local not-for-profit organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation. They care for sick, injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife. They also conduct training, education and research.
Website: https://www.kanyanawildlife.org.au/school/downloads/

Bushland & Community

With such a diverse environment in our region, education is key to ensure our bushlands can continue to thrive. Using our programs to nurture our flora and fauna habitats, our bushland is aided through various management and community initiatives.