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professionalism behind the event’s natural
beauty.

Importance of education and
connection
While the wildflower displays themselves
remain the heart of the event, the
educational outreach they inspire is its
soul. Through internships and training
programmes supported by the Botanical
Society, school learners and students are
introduced to propagation, restoration,
and conservation practices. This year’s
programme included classroom-style
mini-lectures, guided walks and interactive
activities designed to deepen children’s
understanding of biodiversity and
ecological balance.
By nurturing curiosity and respect Pauridia capensis Geissorhiza radians
for nature at a young age, the Darling
Wildflower Show ensures that future
generations inherit not only a love of
flowers but also a sense of responsibility for
the environment they represent.
A tradition renewed with purpose
From its early roots to its current design,
the Darling Wildflower Show continues
to embody what makes the West
Coast community so special: passion,
perseverance, and partnership. Under Deon
van Eeden’s capable leadership and through
collaboration with Vula Environmental
Services, the Botanical Society, and the
wider Darling community members, the
2025 show was both a tribute to history and
a blueprint for the future.
More than a weekend spectacle, it
remains a living, growing symbol of how
beauty, education and conservation
can bloom together. For landscape
professionals, nature lovers and families, the
show is not only worth visiting for hopefully
years to come, it is worth preserving for
future generations.
Information and photos supplied by Vula
Environmental Services
Visitors enjoy the wildflowers on display n
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