Published on Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 4:58:14 PM
The Merredin Native Garden at Roy Little Park was officially opened on Friday 26 June 2026, marking a significant milestone for Merredin as a regional wildflower destination.
Despite the pouring rain, the weather did not deter enthusiastic community members and guests from gathering to celebrate the major achievement. Shire President Donna Crook, alongside Dr. Eddy Wajon from the Wildflower Society of Western Australia, cut the ribbon and unveiled the Shire’s new commemorative plaque to celebrate the completion of this beautiful new community space.
Immediately after the unveiling, the crowd moved the celebration indoors to the Shire’s function room to get out of the rain and into the warmth. It was here that Shire President Donna Crook delivered her welcome speech and was presented with an official certificate recognising the achievement.
During her speech, Councillor Crook emphasised the cultural and economic importance of the project. "Wildflowers are a major tourism asset for Western Australia, drawing thousands of visitors to our region every year," Cr Crook said.
She further explained that Merredin had long been dedicated to protecting, conserving, and celebrating the unique flora that makes the region special, and she described the native garden as a testament to that ongoing commitment. She expressed great pride in the 4-Star Wildflower Excellence Rating, which she credited with putting the town on the map as a leading wildflower destination in the state.
The Shire would like to extend its gratitude to the Wildflower Society of Western Australia, the local nurseries where the tube stock to create the garden was sourced, the dedicated Merredin Branch of the Wildflower Society, and the staff at the Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, who worked diligently on the application by gathering extensive data, collating information, and compiling a vast collection of images of the wildflower species found throughout Merredin.
Thank you also to the community volunteers who generously gave their time to plant the garden, alongside Shire staff and members of the Merredin branch of the Wildflower Society of WA. Thanks to you, locals and tourists will be able to enjoy the native garden for many years to come.
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