Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

A peace walk/bike ride against AUKUS, leaving Port Augusta 19th August 20266, and travelling towards Port Adelaide

Join us for a Guided Walk through the Park that is best-known as the site of the annual ‘Garden of Unearthly Delights’. This Park was once a despised rubbish dump and a quagmire. Learn about the huge efforts as early as the 1880’s to turn it into a much-loved outdoor venue space, as well as this Park’s role providing air raid shelters in WW2. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 1.5 km; 75 to 90 minutes duration. Children are very welcome. Dogs are also welcome, but on a lead, please.

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!

We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm

Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.

For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/

Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month

A two-hour Guided Walk, learning about one of the best-loved parts of the Park Lands, along the banks of the Torrens, home to a variety of public art works, significant heritage trees, University facilities, many ducks, and much more. Features include the first arboretum in South Australia, the memorial to Forgotten Australians, Peace Park, Angas Gardens, Grundy Gardens and the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 2km, around two hours duration. Dogs are welcome, but on a lead, please.

Mount Barker District Council is proudly partnering with unique Adelaide Hills arts venue The Cheese Factory to present Tunes For Trees - two days of incredible live music, where every ticket sold contributes to restoring our beautiful local environment.

Running from 12pm-6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday’s lineup has a ‘modern folk’ feeling to it, with the award-winning talents of Naomi Keyte and Loren Kate. Sunday leans into sophisticated jazz vibes, with Dave McEvoy and Mélange Latino. There’s also a chance for Saturday’s attendees to join a Pop-Up Choir in the bar led by the amazing Natalie Ermer, while Sunday’s barflies can soak up the sounds of local piano prodigy, 17-year-old Jed Oster-Ives.

Every ticket sold includes a native tree sapling for the purchaser which can either be collected from the venue and planted at home or donated to Council’s community tree planting program. Additional native trees and plants will also be for sale on the day and there will be plenty of time to wander the gorgeous gardens of the Cheese Factory perusing the plant life on offer!

Tunes for Trees is part of the inaugural statewide climate action festival Adelaide Climate Action Week which runs from Monday 27 July until Sunday 2 August.

On the weekend before this event, Council is holding its annual planting event for National Tree Day at Springs Wetland, Mount Barker. We’d love to see you there! Click here for further info.

Mount Barker District Council is proudly partnering with unique Adelaide Hills arts venue The Cheese Factory to present Tunes For Trees - two days of incredible live music, where every ticket sold contributes to restoring our beautiful local environment.

Running from 12pm-6pm on both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday’s lineup has a ‘modern folk’ feeling to it, with the award-winning talents of Naomi Keyte and Loren Kate. Sunday leans into sophisticated jazz vibes, with Dave McEvoy and Mélange Latino. There’s also a chance for Saturday’s attendees to join a Pop-Up Choir in the bar led by the amazing Natalie Ermer, while Sunday’s barflies can soak up the sounds of local piano prodigy, 17-year-old Jed Oster-Ives.

Every ticket sold includes a native tree sapling for the purchaser which can either be collected from the venue and planted at home or donated to Council’s community tree planting program. Additional native trees and plants will also be for sale on the day and there will be plenty of time to wander the gorgeous gardens of the Cheese Factory perusing the plant life on offer!

Tunes for Trees is part of the inaugural statewide climate action festival Adelaide Climate Action Week which runs from Monday 27 July until Sunday 2 August.

On the weekend before this event, Council is holding its annual planting event for National Tree Day at Springs Wetland, Mount Barker. We’d love to see you there! Click here for further info.

Come and join us to mark Planting Day for Adelaide Climate Action Week Day 2026 as we continue to re-establish biodiverse habitat in this beautiful corner of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Join us for a meaningful day of rewilding on the Fleurieu Peninsula and help create more climate-resilient ecosystems in the region. email hello@theforktreeproject.com for more details The Forktree Project is a registered charity restoring habitat and biodiversity across the Hills & Fleurieu region and beyond.

We’re calling on local families, children and nature lovers to help discover, identify and record as many plant, animal and fungi species as possible in our local area.

It’s a great chance to get outdoors, learn about local biodiversity and contribute to important community science. This will allow us to monitor changes over time, particularly with the projected impacts of climate change.

Come along to see what amazing species we can find!

AgriTech Meetup Fleurieu Road Trip for Climate Action Week — Friday 31 July

A full day across three working properties on the Fleurieu Peninsula, getting into the detail of what climate-smart farming actually looks like on the ground.

9:30 – 11:00 | Yundi Conservancy with John Fargher Swamp restoration and remote sensing — how technology is being used to monitor and recover a living landscape.

11:30 – 13:30 | Ashley Park Farm with Alistair Just Chickens in the rotational mix, dung beetles, pasture renovation and on-farm composting — a practical look at building soil health and closing nutrient loops.

Lunch supplied by Myponga Bakery

14:00 – 18:00 | ForkTree Project Presentations and hands-on shelterbelt planting, followed by a hog roast, bonfire and beers at sunset.

Boots recommended. Numbers limited.

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

A webinar for Adelaide Climate Action Week exploring community approaches to caring for Adelaide’s coastline discussing the importance of community action to protect coastal ecosystems including coastal dunes, seagrass meadows, shellfish reefs, wetlands and mangroves.

Join us to hear from three local groups using a community approach to blue carbon ecosystem restoration, showcasing their work on the LeFevre Peninsula and learn how you can get involved!

The Coastal Dunes Rehabilitation Project working to restore natural dunes systems through vegetation management. The Living Shoreline Project measuring the effects of implementing bioengineered structures and transplantation of intertidal plants to mitigate climate driven inundation impacts in the Port River. The Seagrass for Snapper & Blue Swimmers Projects by OzFish uses community efforts to collect and propagate seagrass to restore seagrass meadows in the Port River and Adelaide coastal waters.

Registrations via Teams essential to access webinar follow this link to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5efe9ea0-d9a9-4cea-bab9-ee6f0ebd9772@f83f8fe4-94c8-49e1-9444-62f751435d14

Join us at the Flinders Park Community Garden for a hands on gardening experience. Our community garden is a free space where anyone can pick what they need, and meet their local community in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

This workshop will be presented by Drew Kilner from Walking Together with Kaurna, alongside Steven Hoepfner from the City of Charles Sturt.

Drew will teach us about traditional plants and their uses, health benefits and how they tie in with stories and culture. Together we will plant a brand new bush tucker garden for our community to enjoy.

All tools and plants will be provided. Please BYO gloves.

Join our Carpool - Camping, revegetation and land care around Leif’s Valley at Palmer. - Reach out to Maddie McShane, Helen Taylor, or SAGE social media to express interest.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for the health and future of our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world.Join us for an evening of delicious food, conversation, connection and learning. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

🌍 What to bring: Essential: - Your wonderful selfOptional: - A friend - A plate of food to share. - Produce or plants to swap. - Anything you might want to mend. - A skill, workshop or idea to share.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/ Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout. This month’s theme is yet to be announced, but some exciting sessions in the works! Some (optional) things you might want to bring… 🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there!

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

This month’s theme is yet to be announced, but some exciting sessions in the works! Some (optional) things you might want to bring.

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there!

Join our national webinar with Australia’s Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek for a vital discussion about strengthening our nature laws.

Right now, our national environment laws are undergoing once-in-a-generation reform and it’s a huge opportunity to win changes that can finally protect the places and wildlife we love, right across Australia. To stop destructive land clearing, coal mines in koala habitats, and logging that kills gliders. Speaking up for nature has never been important.

Join our webinar with Minister Plibersek and be part of a collective, nation-wide voice advocating for nature.

This national event is hosted by the State and Territory Conservation Councils of Australia, representing numerous local environmental organisations and thousands of members. We’ve long advocated for the national parks and protected areas across Australia, standing with Traditional Owners in their efforts to care for country.

Participating is simple

spend just 20 minutes in your backyard, local park, or favourite outdoor space and count the birds you see. By doing this, you’ll help BirdLife Australia gather important data to track trends in bird populations, supporting conservation efforts nationwide.

Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a nature-loving newbie, the Aussie Bird Count is an opportunity for everyone to connect with the natural world while making a difference for bird conservation. How to Join In

Download the Aussie Bird Count app.
Spend 20 minutes observing and counting birds in your chosen outdoor space.
Submit your count to help BirdLife Australia track and protect our bird species.

Not only is it a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but studies show that observing nature can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

So, why not get involved in Australia’s biggest citizen science project during National Bird Week and contribute to a brighter future for our feathered friends? Let’s make every bird count!

Learn more and registerFrom October 14-20, BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count invites you to join thousands of nature lovers across the country for this fun, engaging, and meaningful event.

Conservation Council SA warmly invites you to our Tree-Tastic celebration.

This event is an opportunity for us to take a moment to celebrate significant law reforms and community efforts in protecting our precious trees. The desperately needed reforms to the Planning Codes were enacted by the South Australian Government in May 2024. This has been an extraordinary effort from building the evidence base and mobilising community led by the Conservation Council SA, and we are very excited about celebrating this milestone with you.

WHEN: Friday, 25th October 2024

WHERE: From 5pm at The Joinery 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000

SPEAKERS: Be inspired to share our passion and continue as a united voice for trees protection in South Australia, with brief updates from Joanna Wells (previous tree campaign lead), Tom Morrison (on the law reform), Prof Chris Daniels (Green Adelaide’s Greening strategy) and, Jane Preston and Georgie Hart (our new volunteer tree campaigners).

Note: Nibbles will be provided and a bar available with alcoholic beverages for purchase - please bring cash or a credit card with you to enjoy our bar service.

Please RVSP using the link below to secure your spot and note this is an invitation only event - places are limited.

For more information on the reforms, please visit the Conservation Council SA website: Adelaide’s trees - Conservation Council SA (conservationsa.org.au)

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

This month’s theme is yet to be announced, but some exciting sessions in the works! Some (optional) things you might want to bring.

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there!

Photographic works of the Franklin River reflecting themes of memory, landscape, nature-guardianship and ecological activism. Follow you to the river, journeys through time and place.

Follow you to the river 25 Oct – 17 Nov 2024

Gallery is open Thursday- Sunday 12-4pm!

Supported by The Government of South Australia and Forage Supply Co.

From the experienced team who helped found the globally successful event, the Great Southern BioBlitz, join us for an engaging and informative BioBlitz workshop at the Oaklands Education Centre. 

The workshop will include an introduction to the iNaturalist platform, and managing a BioBlitz before, during and after the event. We will undertake our own mock BioBlitz at the wetlands, so please dress appropriately on the day. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to effectively run BioBlitz events.

This workshop is designed to be accessible to all experience levels and aims to foster inclusivity and collaboration among participants. It is ideal for citizen science leaders such as teachers, councils, friends of groups, organisations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved or interested in environmental work. Whether you are a seasoned project leader or new to citizen science project management, you will find valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your biodiversity monitoring projects.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting and enriching event, helping to build a more knowledgeable and connected community of citizen scientists in South Australia.

What to expect:

• A step-by-step guide to setting up, running, and wrapping up a BioBlitz event.

• Practical insights into biodiversity monitoring and citizen science.

• Networking with fellow environmental enthusiasts and citizen science leaders.

Join Kaurna horticulturalist Tobias Turner to listen to advice and recommendations, plus receive your own plant to add to your garden.

Learn about garden design with plants native to Kaurna Country, whether you are starting from scratch or have a space full of exotic species.

This workshop will be presented by Kaurna business, Southern Cultural Immersion.

Southern Cultural Immersion is 100% Kaurna owned. They offer a range of authentic cultural tours, training, and experiences, and manage the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre at Warriparinga. SCI is proud to employ majority Aboriginal staff, from Country across Australia. Southern Cultural Immersion donates a percentage of their profits to the Kaurna Meyunna Trust.

Tea and coffee provided. Bookings essential.

🎉 Are you a nature lover, climate activist, passionate about human rights, or just looking for a welcoming and caring community? Join us for SAGE’s end-of-year celebration on December 15th 🎉

The SAGE Garden Party is a community event all about celebrating connections, nourishing our activism, learning from passionate folks, and dancing to live music! All welcome, including kids. It will also be our very last celebration at our home of the past two years – the Joinery! ☀️

🌱WHEN? 15th December 2024, 3 pm until 11 pm (come earlier for a family-friendly vibe, come later for SAGE-up-late)

🌱WHERE? The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, on unceded Kaurna Yarta

What are you signing up for?

🍲 Food and Drinks: Delicious dinner included in the ticket price, including gluten-free, vegan and nut-free options! Affordable drinks will be available for purchase at the bar (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

🎸 Music: An incredible line-up of local musicians and DJs.

🍉 Talks: Inspiring speakers from various grassroots causes, including Rising Tide and Free Palestine Adelaide.

🖌 Activities: Workshops and crafts – more details coming soon!

Tickets are $20, or pay-what-you-can for unwaged folks or concession. Free for First Nations folks and kids under 16 years. Limited capacity, be quick to secure your spot for an incredible night of connection and celebration! 

Details regarding COVID-19 safety and accessibility of the venue and event coming soon, we apologise for the wait. If your access needs are not accommodated at this event, please contact us to organise a refund. 

Watch out for exciting announcements about musicians, DJs, workshops and speakers on our socials.

Stay in touch: Email: sagrassrootsecosystem@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/south… Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sage… Website:https://sagrassroots.org/

Bring your family down to Largs Beach in the January school holidays and learn all about the amazing things we can find right here on our local beaches.

Join local shell expert Peter Hunt and marine ecologist Dr Sue Murray-Jones on this guided beach combing session.

We’ll explore the tide line and jetty pylons, learning about the things we discover.

This is a fun way to learn about the beach environment through a hands-on experience.

This beach session is suitable for families with children of all ages. Adults and older children will learn so much about our local beach environment, whilst younger children will enjoy exploring the beach.

Please note that children must be accompanied by a guardian and be appropriately supervised by you at all times.

Adults are also welcome to attend without children, as there is so much all of us can discover and learn about our local environment.

Meeting Spot: Meet in the carpark to the north of the Largs Bay sailing club (on Lady Gowrie Drive, opposite Wigley Street). Please meet 5 minutes before the session starts.We will then wander along the beach towards the Largs Bay Jetty, before returning around 10.30am.

What to bring:

• Please dress for the weather (sun safe clothing, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
• Bring your water bottle and snacks
• Bring along a bucket or small bag to hold what you find
• We recommend you wear appropriate footwear and clothing to safely explore the beach environment.

We will postpone the event if the weather forecast is over 35 DecC and will notify you of this via email and sms.

The nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk away from our meeting spot.

Numbers are limited, so please let us know if you can no longer make it.

Please contact the Port Environment Centre if you have any mobility or access concerns or other event enquiries (0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au)

Take some time to find some stillness at the start of the new year and join us in beautiful Lartelare Park alongside the Port River and have a go at nature journaling.

Connect with nature while you learn to sketch, make notes and record your surrounds in a gentle, fun and supported way. Facilitated by Jenny Deans, this workshop invites you to explore your creativity and find some mindful moments considering whats growing around you, while developing your artistic skills.

No experience necessary - this relaxing workshop will introduce you to seeing nature in different ways. From complete beginners to the most experience artist, everyone will find new ways to connect through this session. All equipment provided and you will receive a notebook to take home with you and continue your nature journaling practice.

While this event is aimed at adults, families are also welcome to attend. Children will need to have a concession ticket, must be accompanied by a guardian and be appropriately supervised at all times. The workshop is generally suited to children over 8 years but may suit some younger children.

Lartelare is a beautiful, waterfront space to explore, observe and reflect. Lartelare was designed as a place to tell local Aboriginal stories and to recognise the birthplace of Lartelare. Full of local native plants, it is a space that combines indigenous culture, art, history, nature and play.

Parking is available under the Hart Street Bridge, accessed from Wirra Drive (note the nearest public toilets are a 5 minute walk away).

Please dress for the weather and remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and snacks. In the morning, by the river, with shade from the bridge above, we should be protected from the worst of the summer heat.

We will postpone the event if the weather forecast is over 35 DecC and will notify you of this via email and sms. If we need to postpone, the backup date is Wednesday 29th Jan, 6pm - 8pm.

Please contact the Port Environment Centre if you have any mobility or access concerns.

Numbers are limited, so please let us know if you can no longer make it.

For event enquiries please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au

Our first gathering of 2025, is moved a week earlier, as the following sunday is survival day. We’re having a First Nations Solidarity related theme, come and hear about Survival day and how we can work in solidarity with First Nations people.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

This month’s theme is yet to be announced, but some exciting sessions in the works! Some (optional) things you might want to bring.

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there!

A casual talk with welcomed open discussion around the space industry and how that relates locally to Adelaide.

Bring your questions

Bring your knowledge

Bring your curiosity

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout. This month, our two headline sessions will feature different aspects of trans justice and talk about how our struggles are connected. Come learn about standing in solidarity with our broader communities and fighting the rise of fascism. As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout. This month, our two headline sessions will feature different aspects of trans justice and talk about how our struggles are connected. Come learn about standing in solidarity with our broader communities and fighting the rise of fascism. As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

NEW DATE!

After the original event was postponed due to extreme heat, we have now rescheduled the SAGE Garden Party to Sunday April 13, 2025. Your tickets will automatically be rolled over to the new event! New Tickets on sale now.

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🎉 Are you a nature lover, climate activist, passionate about human rights, or just looking for a welcoming and caring community? Join us for the SAGE Garden Party on April 13th 🎉

The SAGE Garden Party is a community event all about celebrating connections, nourishing our activism, learning from passionate folks, and dancing to live music! All welcome, including kids. It will also be our last celebration at our home of the past two years – the Joinery! ☀️

🌱WHEN? Sunday 13th April 2025, 3 pm until 11 pm

🌱WHERE? The Joinery, 111 Franklin St, on unceded Kaurna Yarta

What are you signing up for?

🍲 Food and Drinks: Delicious dinner included in the ticket price, including gluten-free, vegan and nut-free options! Affordable drinks will be available for purchase at the bar (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

🎸 Music: An incredible line-up of local musicians.

🍉 Talks: Inspiring speakers from various grassroots causes, including Rising Tide and Free Palestine Adelaide.

Tickets are $20, or pay-what-you-can for unwaged folks or concession. Free for First Nations folks and kids under 16 years. Limited capacity, be quick to secure your spot for an incredible night of connection and celebration! 

NOTE: If you already bought a ticket for the postponed event in December, it will be rolled over to this event.

Details regarding COVID-19 safety and accessibility of the venue and event coming soon.

Watch out for exciting announcements about musicians, DJs, workshops and speakers on our socials.

Stay in touch: Email: sagrassrootsecosystem@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/south… Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sage… Website:https://sagrassroots.org/

Come and celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 99th birthday with very special Q&A Screenings of OCEAN with David Attenborough, with marine conservation partners and bespoke guest speakers.

OCEAN with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey, showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Join in the conversation with these special Q&A panels, hosted by marine organisations.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to ensuring our land and assets best serve our community. When a property no longer meets current or future needs, we consider selling it, so we can reinvest the proceeds in ways that benefit residents. This approach, often called an “asset optimisation strategy,” also supports our financial sustainability and forms part of our Long-Term Financial Plan.

Visit the link for more info on making a submission.

Also join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575510840690

Pope Francis called us to care for our common home in Laudato Si’ and named the scarcity, depletion, wastage, pollution, quality, equity and control of water as a concern for us all. We need a “bold cultural revolution” in a time of drought and accelerating climate change. The Brighton Catholic Parish Ecology Group invites you to the Laudato Si’ Water Forum,a free Q&A discussion event where diverse perspectives on water and the environment will be shared: Indigenous, ecological, political, scientific, ethical, and spiritual. 

When: Tuesday 13th May, 7pm-9pm 

Where: St Joseph’s Catholic Church/Brighton Catholic Parish Activity Centre, 24 Strathmore Tce, Brighton 

Bookings: essential (online); limit of 80 persons

Guest Panellists include:

Professor Okke Batelaan: Strategic Professor in Hydrogeology, Flinders University  Kirsty Bevan: Chief Executive, Conservation Council of SA  Sam Buxton Stewart: Urban Greening Officer, City of Holdfast Bay  Richard Clark: Hydrologist, Richard Clark and Associates  Steve Kotz: Manager, Metropolitan Adelaide Water Security, SA Water  Elaine Magias: Kaurna-Narungga elder  Colin Pitman: former City of Salisbury engineer (wetlands, stormwater harvesting)  Darren Ray: Climatologist, SA Department of Environment and Water 

Bring your questions concerning water and wastewater usage, drought, desalination, agriculture, gardening, climate change, ecosystem restoration/greening, sustainability, and more! 

Car parking: available on adjacent streets and by the nearby Brighton Railway Station off Commercial Rd. The Parish car park is also available - enter via Old Beach Road:

Public Transport: nearby Brighton Railway Station stop (Adelaide Metro) for train and bus routes (see attached map) 

Accessibility: level access, accessible toilets, car parks immediately in front of Church and in the parish car park off Old Beach Road (refer to map above)

Discovery Walks are designed to connect you with the nature and community and are offered by Port Environment Centre in the cooler months of the year, with a range of walking lengths and locations.

We invite you to join us for a walk to Wara Wayingga - Tennyson Dunes.

Learn about this fragile ecosystem and the valued work of volunteers to educate and protect by restoring natural habitats and minimising threats to the plants and animals that call this place home.

This walk is approx. 5km over a 2 hour period and a good level of fitness is needed.

Initially we walk 30 mins one way to Wara Wayingga - Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve where we meet up with local volunteers from the Tennyson Dunes Group to learn about their current program and the biodiversity within the dunes. We return along a different route on dune trails back to Inlet Reserve.

What to wear/bring: - Comfortable walking shoes - Sun protection (hat, suncream, sunglasses) - Raincoat (if wet weather is forecast) - Filled water bottle - Snack/fruit - Backpack or bag to carry loose items - Personal items such as medications eg puffers - Camera (optional)

Participants under the age of 18 years must have a registered ticket and be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel if the weather forecast predicts unsafe conditions for our leaders and the public eg severe weather or thunderstorms – we will notify you with as much notice as possible should this happen.

Please note that

numbers are limited and everyone must book to attend please let us know if you have booked and then are unable to attend please stay home if you are unwell

The Port Environment Centre is seeded by Green Adelaide.

Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events. Follow up contact may be made (in the form of a survey) but participation in any evaluation is optional.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

We’re so excited to invite you to our very first Nature Nights series!

Join us on the 11 June, Wednesday at the Port Environment Centre for an evening of nature-inspired community connection.

Here’s what’s happening:

4:00 – 5:30pm Nature Art – Get creative with Leaf monoprints 4:30 – 5:30pm Eco-Discussion – Topic this month -

New report slaps an official price tag on Australia’s precious natural assets The end of capitalism – or the end of civilisation? The choice could be that stark

5:30 – 7:30pm | Plant Propagation with Greening Rosewater Loop – Get hands-on with propagating native plants and hear the inspiring story behind this local greening project. Plus! We’ll have a Produce & Clothes Share

Light supper provided Bring the family – it’s FREE, all materials are provided and everyone is welcome.

Let’s come together to share ideas, grow something new, and stay connected with community

If you have any mobility or access needs, please reach out to the Port Environment Centre at hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au ____________________________

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide with additional support from the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

Attendee information may be used for follow up evaluation, in order to assess the longer term impacts of our events.

Marni ngadlu tampinthi ngadlu Kaurna yartanga inparrinthi It is good that we all acknowledge we are living on Kaurna Country.

Join us for an afternoon of artist talks, green-thinking and community connection, exploring how artists collaborate with plants, landscapes and more-than-human worlds.

Shenshen Zheng will share her experiences working with peas (Pisum sativum) in her slow-moving plant performance Peas, Shoots and Leaves. Trudy Tandberg will speak about her work with limestone, saws and soil in Cleaving the Woakwine. Artist and ecologist Amber Cronin joins Stephanie Dodderidge and Danni Zuvela for an open conversation on ecologically engaged art in South Australia. To close the day, Heidi Kenyon will lead a casual discussion (and potential experiment) in guerilla gardening.

We’ll also be hosting a plant swap – bring a cutting and take home something new!

Support

Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE) is supported by Create SA and Creative Australia. Push / Pull is supported by City of Adelaide, and History Trust of South Australia. Shan Michaels is supported by Arts Queensland. Special thanks to project partners the South Australian School and Services for the Visually Impaired, and The Mercury.

Image: Shenshen Zheng (2025), ‘Peas, Shoots and Leaves’, progress documentation. Photography by Lana Adams. Image alt text: Sprouted pea shoots growing densely in a shallow white container with visible roots and water below.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

Cyanotype Printmaking Workshop - This workshop will introduce participants to the art of cyanotype printing (a photographic printing process using the sun that produces a cyan-blue (often referred to as blueprint) image on paper or fabric) teaching them how to create their own cyanotype prints. 

Under instruction from artist Ann Whitby participants will also learn about the pioneering work of Anna Atkins, the first person to publish a book with photographs using the cyanotype process.

For beginners and those interested in photography, printmaking, or alternative processes.

Suitable for adults only.

Please note safety equipment will be worn during this session and due to the need for some sun, the session may need to be rescheduled or adjusted if significant rain is forecast.

By attending this event you consent for you, and any persons you are responsible for, being photographed and/or filmed and agree that the City of Campbelltown may use the resulting photographs and film for promotional purposes, including by publishing them in print and other media. Please see one of our event staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

In this fun, informative and free workshop with award winning sustainable gardener, Alan Shepard, we will look at new and old methods of successfully creating compost every time.

Making compost is easy and the benefits include reducing waste, helping the environment and enriching the soil.

Book a spot to learn how to make compost and get your soil summer ready, sustainably.

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One Planet Market is held from 9am – 12 noon (10am-1pm in winter) on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Payneham Community Centre.

We welcome people to come and sell, buy or exchange garden produce, home-made food and second hand goods. The market features:

• Local produce

• Payneham Repair Cafe

• Urban Orchard – swap and share

• Morning tea

• LETS (Local Exchange Trading System) members stalls

• Freecycle

• Information table – join Sustainable Communities SA, renew your membership, information and resources on sustainability events and activities

• Workshops on practical topics at 10.30am

The aims of the market are:

• To encourage local production and local economy

• To foster community relationships, resilience and self-reliance.

All stall enquiries please email opm@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

Learn about plants that were once considered useful, now known as Wild and Weedy Plants growing in Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Join the State Herbarium’s resident weeds Botanist, Chris Brodie, on a leisurely stroll around Adelaide Botanic Garden for a tour of some weedy and wild, mischievous and unruly plant species.

Many of these plants were introduced to Australia by migrants from overseas as garden plants, a source of food, or as medicinal plants.

In this Nature Festival event, you will discover the mischievous ways and negative impacts of some of these now wild and weedy, or once loved plant species.

There will be lots of opportunities for discussion and questions as Chris shares his expertise and knowledge.

Note: This tour may contain information which could be confronting to younger audiences, parental guidance is recommended.

About our Weeds Botanist

Chris is the Weeds Botanist for the State Herbarium of South Australia and has been for over 15 years now. Chris is interested in the naturalised (also known as ‘weed’) flora of South Australia.

He works closely with stakeholders, including Landscape officers, biodiversity staff across government and NGOs, and other land managers, to identify, collect and document the naturalised flora (weeds) of South Australia.

Chris is the point of contact for anyone with a suspected new weed species that requires confirmation or identification.

Event information

Date: Friday 3 October 2025 Time: 9:30am -11:00am Location: Please meet at the Wisteria Arbours, Adelaide Botanic Garden (C3 on the map) *Please note the closest entrance is via the Friends’ Gate or Conservatory Gate, accessed from Plane Tree Drive Tickets: $15.00 per person

All funds collected from this event are used to support conservation, education and horticulture at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.

Uncover the hidden world of pollen and the science behind the flowering plants of the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Join Dr. Andrew Thornhill on a t our through the Adelaide Botanic Garden to delve into the hidden world of pollen and its vital role in plant reproduction.

Pollen is produced by all flowering plants and comes in lots of different shapes. Over millions of years pollen has evolved and adapted to help flowering plants spread around the world.

Using 3D printed pollen models, on thousand times the size of real pollen, Andrew will show and explain and how pollen shape can be used in plant classification and to understand their role in plant reproduction.

There is a whole world of hidden shapes that we be revealed through this tour, and plenty of opportunities for discussion during the walk!

About Dr. Andrew Thornhill

Andrew is the Director of the N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium and Senior Lecturer of Plant Systematics at the University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales. Prior to his current job, Andrew worked at the State Herbarium of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.

Event information

Date: Thursday 9 October 2025

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Location: Please meet inside the Friends’ Gate, Adelaide Botanic Garden (A3 on the map) *Please note the closest entrance is via the Friends’ Gate, accessed via Plane Tree Drive

Tickets: $15.00 per person

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

The toxic algal bloom is still here, after a year. Help us pack out the room, to show that the algal bloom is a key election issue.

The South Australian state election is on March 21st. Right now is when parties and candidates are making their election commitments. We need more commitment to take action on this unfolding marine catastrophe.

More can be done. Both now, and to ensure it never happens again. We know climate change is the cause of this supercharged bloom. Join this forum to hear how parties and candidates will take action now and into the future.

Candidates to be announced soon.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

Join us for a day of banner painting, crafts and more in preparation for the Stop Santos Gas Rally!

Gas is a dirty fossil fuel and one of the biggest drivers of the climate crisis. Santos is a giant gas company with plans for massive gas expansions in Narrabri in north-west New South Wales, and in the Beetaloo Basin in central Northern Territory. Santos have their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 16th April in Adelaide. Santos executives, major shareholders, and the business media will all be in attendance.

We need lots of signs, colour and noise to make this rally powerful!

All supplies will be provided, including coffee + bring a friend!

The giant gas company Santos has their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Adelaide. Executives, shareholders, and the media will all be there.

Traditional Owners impacted by Santos plans are travelling to Adelaide, to speak at the Santos AGM. We’re organising a rally outside the AGM in solidarity!

Santos has plans for climate-cooking gas expansions in Narrabri in north-west New South Wales, and in the Beetaloo Basin in central Northern Territory.

The Narrabri project has been resisted by Gomeroi people for a decade. Garrawa people are concerned that fracking in the Beetaloo could impact precious songlines.

The media will be at the AGM. Join this rally and ensure everyone can see that the community stands with Traditional Owners battling Santos.

Join us for a Q&A with Traditional Owners impacted by Santos gas expansion plans and Australian Conservation Foundation CEO, Adam Bandt.

Santos are headquartered in Adelaide. That’s why Traditional Owners are travelling all the way from New South Wales and the Northern Territory, to confront Santos in a series of actions right here in South Australia.

To coincide with this delegation of Traditional Owners being in Adelaide, we’ve organised a forum where you can learn more about their fight with Santos. We’ll also be joined by Australian Conservation Foundation CEO, Adam Bandt.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Traditional Owners that are resisting Santos expansions. Join us and find out how you can get involved!

Learn to support urban nature and meet like-minded community members.

Join us and become an Urban Nature Steward by learning how to support and care for nature at home, and across your urban environment.

Our cities and urban places have become important habitat for many of our Australian native species. There are things we can all do to live more harmoniously with local species and enrich our lives at the same time.

Supported by The City of Adelaide, this four-week course will connect you with people in your local area and communities, share environmental concepts and techniques that are relevant to our urban context, inspire and empower you with environmental knowledge, and motivate you to try new things and set goals with urban nature in mind.

Course topics include:

Making wilder urban places 

Steps to being an urban nature steward

Promoting urban biodiversity with local native species

Cooling our urban spaces and why it's important

How plants and gardens can be used to cool your home

Gardening for wildlife and for food

Ways to get involved in community efforts

How to plan for nature at your place

Course details: When: Tuesday evenings Duration: Five sessions across four weeks (There will be a field trip on the Saturday of week 3- details to be confirmed in Week 1) Time: 6-8pm Where: Minor Works Building Community Centre (Adelaide CBD) Cost: $30 per person

Please email any questions to Rebecca.Rowe3@sa.gov.au

In this school holiday workshop give your kids the opportunity to connect to culture with First Nations artist Aunty Ros Cameron. They will paint on natural materials such as gum leaves, gumnuts and rocks using bright and colourful Posca pens. Ros will also show your budding crafters how to thread gumnuts to make amazing simple jewellery. The afternoon’s focus will be on mindful making, cultural symbols and connection to nature.

About the workshop host

Aunty Ros Cameron is an Aboriginal artist (Eastern and Northern Arrente) and cultural educator who has worked with children, families and communities, sharing stories and cultural knowledge through art, storytelling and connection to nature.

What you need to know

Workshop fee includes all materials, use of tools and equipment. 

Suitable for beginners 7 to 15 years of age

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend this workshop, please email niki.vouis@ahc.sa.gov.au before 9:30am, Friday 17 April 2026. We may not issue refunds after this time and date.

Despite that fact that our petition on Change.org is rapidly approaching 50,000 signatures the tree felling continues.

And We know the Eastern Park Lands are next, so we on Friday we will hold another rally with the theme“ Stop the Chop - Never Again”.

Never again will we allow a State Government to destroy your Park Lands.

Please join us at Parliament House on Friday 22nd May at 5.30 for our - Stop the Chop: Never Again Rally.

Bring your signs, your voice and your passion to show your support and help us end the attacks on your Park Lands.

Once again it is important to refrain from personal attacks, they will only distract from our core message.

Thank you for your support.

Why does our wildlife need your help?

Our wildlife populations face many dangers as their habitat decreases and they are forced to live closer to us. The biggest dangers are cats, dogs, cars, poisons and loss of native habitat. When concerned members of the public find wildlife that is sick, injured or orphaned, they look to vets and wildlife volunteers to step in and help. In a future of climate change, wildlife carers and rescuers will be more important than ever.

Introduction to Duckling Care Course Outline Presented by Leonie Weaver

Please bring pen and paper to take your own notes. A manual hand-out will hopefully be available on the day.

Objective: The attendee will develop an understanding about the handling and examination, housing of orphaned ducklings. Greater detail on how to feed orphaned ducklings from arrival to fledging and release will be covered.

Course will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with afternoon tea included.

09:45am Registration.

PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 20 people max per course

Ticket sales end Sat 30th May 2026,

Course cost $35

Beefacres Community Hall, Windsor Gardens

We hope at the end of the session you would like to commit to becoming an active member and contributing to our vision to be the leading organisation in the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector in South Australia.

Event Queries - text Bridget - 0473 173 822

The Exchange is undergoing maintenance, SAGE is on the Move.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

The climate crisis is accelerating, governments continue to back coal and gas expansion, and it’s time for us to escalate our climate defence. So, we’ve been cooking up some big plans for Rising Tide for the next 12 months. In this webinar, we will share our vision and strategy for the next phase of the movement in 2026 and 2027 — where we’re headed, how we build power, and what escalating our people-powered movement could look like over the coming years.

Join us to hear about major upcoming campaigns and actions, the strategic direction of the movement, and the opportunities ahead to grow our impact, strengthen our communities, and challenge the fossil fuel industry at a bigger scale than ever before. Plus we will launch our next People’s Blockade, coming in early 2027!

Whether you’re brand new to Rising Tide or have been involved for years, this is a chance to hear what’s coming next, ask questions, and get involved in the movement.

Kondoli Whale Story in the Sky – Starlore & Sea Giants invites you to a truly extraordinary evening where culture, cosmos and whale season come together in a way never before experienced on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

As part of the Winter Whale Festival, this exclusive guided night-sky experience takes place in Carrickalinga, Australia’s first International Dark Sky Community, offering the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable journey through the stars.

Led by respected Ngarrindjeri cultural storyteller Mark Koolmatrie alongside astronomer Fraser Farrell (Fleurieu Stars), guests will explore celestial constellations, the powerful story of Kondoli the Whale, and the deep cultural connections between sky, sea and Country.

Through guided sky interpretation and storytelling, participants will experience the night sky in a richer and more meaningful way, seeing not just stars, but stories written across the heavens.

This first-of-its-kind event offers a rare opportunity to connect with ancient knowledge, explore the wonders of the universe, and reflect on the significance of whale season on the Fleurieu Coast.

Bring a picnic blanket, a warm flask, and dress for winter conditions as you settle in for a relaxed and unforgettable evening under one of Australia’s most pristine night skies.

Spaces are limited and bookings essential, secure your place for this remarkable cultural and astronomical experience.

The Port Environment Forum meets monthly to discuss topical local environment matters.

Free event and all are welcome.

Find out more:

https://events.humanitix.com/port-adelaide-environment-forum

NOTE - MEETING POINT IS BELAIR TRAIN STATION If you’ve gazed wistfully at the hills on your evening commute home or raised an eyebrow at the word ‘gravel’ but did not know where/how/who to ride with, this is the ride for you! We’ll be travelling at a casual pace and won’t be leaving anyone behind. However, these rides have been conceived as something of a ‘step up’ from our regular social rides, so if you’re thinking of attending please keep the following in mind: - We’ll be riding into the hills, so there’ll be climbing involved. At some points it’ll be so steep there’s no choice but to push your bike! Exercise makes you live longer, right? 😅 - Ensure you’re comfortable riding your bike on loose surfaces. We recommend a bike with a tyre of 35mm width minimum for comfort and control. - Bring along a spare tube or a way to fix punctures. - Ensure you bring adequate water and sunscreen. - Get your koala-spotting eyes ready. We always see a handful. ** Subject to confirmation pending weather conditions**

Last chance! ⏰ Ticket sales for the first weekend of the 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival: Frahns Farm close at midday tomorrow (12:00 PM, Thursday 18th June). We’ve almost hit capacity for Saturday, with just a few more tickets available - but there are still plenty of tickets available for Sunday, and next weekend! Book your tickets here: bior.org.au/ff26 See you there! 🌱💚

Last chance! ⏰ Ticket sales for the first weekend of the 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival: Frahns Farm close at midday tomorrow (12:00 PM, Thursday 18th June). We’ve almost hit capacity for Saturday, with just a few more tickets available - but there are still plenty of tickets available for Sunday, and next weekend! Book your tickets here: bior.org.au/ff26 See you there! 🌱💚

Join some likeminded #ragtagextremists to gather petition signatures to get us to that 10 000 goal by July 31st. If you have a clipboard and pen, please bring them?

A local women’s ride for those living nearby, running regularly on familiar routes and led by local ride leaders.

Join Our Social Community Ride in the Onkaparinga Council Area Location: McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Bike SA and the City of Onkaparinga Council invites you to join our fun and friendly Community Ride designed for Women by Women!

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting, this ride is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Small children are welcome to join provided they are securely attached to your bike in an approved bike seat or trailer, and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for their safety throughout the ride.

About the Ride:

Join us for a leisurely social ride around the Onkaparinga area, where you’ll:

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with fellow community members Follow a safe, guided route designed for cyclists of all abilities Explore the beauty of Onkaparinga on two wheels Learn valuable tips on cycling safety and bike maintenance from local experts This ride is all about having fun, meeting new people, and discovering the joys of cycling. No pressure—just ride at your own pace! Arrive 9am for 9.15am departure.

What to bring:

Your own bike Helmet Water bottle Sunscreen Bike Specific tool kit Identification Required Medications Phone Venue & Parking:

McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Parking is available on-site in the main carpark

Ready to Ride?

Spots are limited, so sign up today and join us for an exciting and enjoyable community ride!

For more information please contact the office on 08 8168 9999 or email: Inclusion@bikesa.org.au

Register Now!

A local women’s ride. Running regularly on familiar routes and led by local riders. Join us for a leisurely social ride around the city of Salisbury. About the Ride:

Join us for a leisurely social ride around the city of Salisbury, where you’ll:

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with fellow community members Follow a safe, guided route designed for cyclists of all abilities Explore the beauty of the city on two wheels Learn valuable tips on cycling safety and bike maintenance from local experts Distances range from 8km-15km group ability dependant This ride is all about having fun, meeting new people, and discovering the joys of cycling. No pressure—just ride at your own pace! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting, this ride is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Small children are welcome to join provided they are securely attached to your bike in an approved bike seat or trailer, and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for their safety throughout the ride.

Join us for the 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival at Frahns Farm, as we work together to reconstruct habitat for biodiversity!

We are continuing this year’s festival with two big weekends at Frahns Farm. Our goal over these four days is to plant 32,000 native seedlings, creating vital habitat for wildlife.

Bio·R is a South Australian grassroots charity dedicated to reconstructing habitats for native wildlife. Our ambitious long-term goal is to reconstruct 100 hectares per year by 2032, and 1000 hectares per year by 2045.

To manage catering and eliminate food waste, your ticket covers tea, coffee, water, a delicious vegetarian lunch, and afternoon tea.

Adult (Full Contribution): $30 Adult (Partial Contribution): $15 Teen (13-17 years): $15 Child (0-12 years): Free (registration required) Note: Ticket sales close at 12:00 PM (midday) prior to each weekend, so that we can provide our caterers with accurate numbers and dietary requirements in advance.

Beginners/easy ride along the bitumenised path of the Little Para Trail. Looped ride where you do what you can. Up to 5km, but you do what you can. Then we build up from there. Monthly social rides.

Join us for the 2026 Bio·R Planting Festival at Frahns Farm, as we work together to reconstruct habitat for biodiversity!

We are continuing this year’s festival with two big weekends at Frahns Farm. Our goal over these four days is to plant 32,000 native seedlings, creating vital habitat for wildlife.

Bio·R is a South Australian grassroots charity dedicated to reconstructing habitats for native wildlife. Our ambitious long-term goal is to reconstruct 100 hectares per year by 2032, and 1000 hectares per year by 2045.

To manage catering and eliminate food waste, your ticket covers tea, coffee, water, a delicious vegetarian lunch, and afternoon tea.

Adult (Full Contribution): $30 Adult (Partial Contribution): $15 Teen (13-17 years): $15 Child (0-12 years): Free (registration required) Note: Ticket sales close at 12:00 PM (midday) prior to each weekend, so that we can provide our caterers with accurate numbers and dietary requirements in advance.

This Park has many thousands of regular visitors, but few who know its hidden treasures. Join us to discover the 1914 memorial oak, the breeding grounds of waterbirds, and the history of Park losses as sporting bodies and Government corporations have fenced off or built over many parts of this Park. The tour includes Pennington Gardens West, Pinky Flat, Stella Bowen Park, Creswell Gardens, and Light’s vision on Montefiore Hill

Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads. Coffee afterwards. MTB/hybrid bikes preferred. Contact Elaine D 0422 393 997

A local women’s ride for those living nearby, running regularly on familiar routes and led by local ride leaders.

Join Our Social Community Ride in the Onkaparinga Council Area Location: McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Bike SA and the City of Onkaparinga Council invites you to join our fun and friendly Community Ride designed for Women by Women!

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting, this ride is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Small children are welcome to join provided they are securely attached to your bike in an approved bike seat or trailer, and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for their safety throughout the ride.

About the Ride:

Join us for a leisurely social ride around the Onkaparinga area, where you’ll:

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with fellow community members Follow a safe, guided route designed for cyclists of all abilities Explore the beauty of Onkaparinga on two wheels Learn valuable tips on cycling safety and bike maintenance from local experts This ride is all about having fun, meeting new people, and discovering the joys of cycling. No pressure—just ride at your own pace! Arrive 9am for 9.15am departure.

What to bring:

Your own bike Helmet Water bottle Sunscreen Bike Specific tool kit Identification Required Medications Phone Venue & Parking:

McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Parking is available on-site in the main carpark

Ready to Ride?

Spots are limited, so sign up today and join us for an exciting and enjoyable community ride!

For more information please contact the office on 08 8168 9999 or email: Inclusion@bikesa.org.au

Register Now!

Come along and create more habitat for the Painted Dragons, butterflies and frogs at Biodiversity Park! Join Port Environment Centre for this event.

This is a FREE community event, ALL WELCOME!

Date: Wednesday July 1st from 9.30am to 12:30pm

Meet spot: in the carpark at the corner of Pelican Point and Victoria Roads, Outer Harbor.

Then we will head into Biodiversity Park to start planting. If you plan on arriving late please let us know to come and meet you in the carpark.

If you’d like to become a longer-term, practical Friend of Biodiversity Park, helping to expand the habitat for all the wildlife already calling the Park home, please contact Port Adelaide Residents Environment Protection Group (PAREPG) at parepg@parepg.org.au.

What to wear/bring:

Sun protection (hat, suncream, sunglasses) Raincoat (if wet weather is forecast) Warm layers that can be added/removed for comfort Filled water bottle Snack/fruit Personal items such as medications eg puffers

We produce a massive amount of waste each year. How can we live more intentionally and make greener choices in our everyday lives?

Join us as we explore practical, creative and community-led ways we can all take action together and avoid greenwashing.

Here’s what’s happening:

4:00 – 5:00 pm | Create Bin Stickers Start the evening with a creative session led by Kris and James from Bugs n Slugs. Design your own stickers to raise awareness and make your bins stand out. All materials provided.

Join Ariane and other like-minded souls to gather signatures towards our 10 000 name target. Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, clipboard, pen and petition sheets, if you have them, and see you there!

Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads. Coffee afterwards. MTB/hybrid bikes preferred. Contact Elaine B 0408 084 376

Various medium level rides along the Dry Creek trail. Coffee en route. MTB preferred. Contact Bryce 0432 732 540

48km, Sturt River and Patrick Jonker veloway. Hilly, quicker pace. Designed for road bikes, and bikes suitable for bigger hills Contact Cam 0468 927 892

Join Michelle and Alex and other like-minded souls to gather signatures towards our 10 000 name target. Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, clipboard, pen and petition sheets, if you have them, and see you there! carpark/coffee van area

🌳 Tree Plantings: Sundays 10am - 12pm (5/7, 19/07) 🕙 When: 10am - 12pm, Sunday 17/05/2026 📍 Where: Willowbrook Creek: along the dirt path between the footbridge and Karrawirra Parri / River Torrens 📋 What to bring: Wheelbarrows, rakes, water bottle 🥾 What to wear: Closed shoes, sun protection ⛏️ What we will provide: Mulch forks, dust masks, gloves Please RSVP for plantings: https://forms.gle/wbo7W7QCCMihUjxB7

We’ll investigate bush regeneration sites, historical underground water infrastructure, some 20th-century cultural heritage, a ghost story, Medindie’s connection to the origins of BHP, in addition to the popular Ngampa Yarta dog park. Children are very welcome. Also, this is a great walk to bring your dog (on a lead).

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

A local women’s ride for those living nearby, running regularly on familiar routes and led by local ride leaders.

Join Our Social Community Ride in the Onkaparinga Council Area Location: McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Bike SA and the City of Onkaparinga Council invites you to join our fun and friendly Community Ride designed for Women by Women!

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just starting, this ride is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Small children are welcome to join provided they are securely attached to your bike in an approved bike seat or trailer, and the accompanying adult takes full responsibility for their safety throughout the ride.

About the Ride:

Join us for a leisurely social ride around the Onkaparinga area, where you’ll:

Enjoy a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with fellow community members Follow a safe, guided route designed for cyclists of all abilities Explore the beauty of Onkaparinga on two wheels Learn valuable tips on cycling safety and bike maintenance from local experts This ride is all about having fun, meeting new people, and discovering the joys of cycling. No pressure—just ride at your own pace! Arrive 9am for 9.15am departure.

What to bring:

Your own bike Helmet Water bottle Sunscreen Bike Specific tool kit Identification Required Medications Phone Venue & Parking:

McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast 796 Main Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171

Parking is available on-site in the main carpark

Ready to Ride?

Spots are limited, so sign up today and join us for an exciting and enjoyable community ride!

For more information please contact the office on 08 8168 9999 or email: Inclusion@bikesa.org.au

Register Now!

School holiday activity at the Environment Centre Email info@flec.com.au or tel: 8558 3644 for more details

Join CVA, the Port Environment Centre and PAE Council as we celebrate NAIDOC week at Barker Inlet Wetlands on Kaurna Country!

The day will start with a guided walk and talk with Bryce, a Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri man from Tarnda Experiences, who will share his knowledge of plants and their food and medicinal uses. We’ll then get our hands dirty and help plant over 150 native seedlings to create a beautiful bushfoods garden at the wetlands. Enjoy a delicious morning tea made from native bushfoods after your hard work!

Bookings Essential via CVA https://volunteerportal.cva.org.au/s/make-booking?id=a0rMn00001Oi3tZIAR

Many of us are feeling the emotional effects of living through environmental and social change. We may feel grief for what is being lost, anxiety about the future, overwhelm, helplessness, anger, sadness, or simply a growing sense that something is deeply out of balance.

After listening to Kriss Kevorkian’s recent webinar, many people expressed a desire for spaces where these feelings can be shared openly and honestly; without judgement, pressure to “stay positive,” or the need to immediately turn feelings into action.

The HEC Environmental Grief Support Group has been created in response to that need.

These gatherings offer a supportive community space to gently explore the emotional impacts of climate change, ecological loss, and the uncertainty of our times. Together, we will create space for reflection, conversation, connection, and mutual care.

This is not therapy, nor a political strategy session or debate space. It is a facilitated community support group for people wanting companionship, understanding, and the opportunity to process difficult feelings alongside others who may feel similarly.

The groups are grounded in the understanding that grief is a natural and healthy response to loss. When grief is shared in community, it can deepen connection, resilience, compassion, and our capacity to remain present to life.

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

email info@flec.com.au or tel: 8558 3644 for more details - check out July 2026 newsletter on website

email info@flec.com.au or tel 8558 3644 for more details, or check out July’s newsletter on the website

Up Dry Creek Trail, coffee at Baker Boy, suitable for MTB and hybrid bikes Contact Cam 0468 927 892

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

Easy ride along local trails and/or local roads. Coffee afterwards. MTB/hybrid bikes preferred. Contact Elaine D 0422 393 997

School holiday activity at the Environment Centre Email info@flec.com.au or tel: 8558 3644 for more details

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Weeding 3rd Friday of each month

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

MTB and gravel bikes preferred Contact Elaine D 0422 393 997

Various medium level rides along the Dry Creek trail. Coffee en route. MTB preferred. Contact Bryce 0432 732 540

Come and join us to mark National Tree Day 2026 as we continue to re-establish biodiverse habitat in this beautiful corner of the Fleurieu Peninsula. email hello@theforktreeproject.com for more details The Forktree Project is a registered charity restoring habitat and biodiversity across the Hills & Fleurieu region and beyond.

Easy paced ride along Torrens Linear Park, coffee en route. All bikes suitable. Contact Nigel 0468 927 892

🌳 Tree Plantings: Sundays 10am - 12pm (5/7, 19/07) 🕙 When: 10am - 12pm, Sunday 17/05/2026 📍 Where: Willowbrook Creek: along the dirt path between the footbridge and Karrawirra Parri / River Torrens 📋 What to bring: Wheelbarrows, rakes, water bottle 🥾 What to wear: Closed shoes, sun protection ⛏️ What we will provide: Mulch forks, dust masks, gloves Please RSVP for plantings: https://forms.gle/wbo7W7QCCMihUjxB7

Ellis Park / Tampawardli (Park 24) is best known as a venue for soccer and cricket. But it has some hidden remnants of rare native vegetation and is a key part of the Park Lands trail. One of the main features of this walk will be learning what USED to be here and is now long-forgotten.

Meet at the entrance to Adelaide High School on West Tce. Children welcome. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.

Local trails through Mawson Lakes, coffee at Baker Boys, Montague Farm. Suitable for MTB/hybrid/e-bikes Contact Brian 0468 927 892

Beginners/easy ride along the bitumenised path of the Little Para Trail. Looped ride where you do what you can. Up to 5km, but you do what you can. Then we build up from there. Monthly social rides. Contact Jim B 0401 984 767

HELP GROW A GREENER FUTURE 💚 National Tree Day is on Sunday 26 July and you’re invited to join us at Springs Wetland from 10am - 2pm to plant native species and create habitat for local wildlife. Springs Wetland is a vital sanctuary for hundreds of local species providing shelter, food, roosting sites and breeding habitat. By planting native grasses, shrubs, groundcovers and trees, we’re helping restore and strengthen this valuable ecosystem - and create a home for local fauna now and into the future. National Tree Day celebrates its 30th birthday in 2026 so come along, get your hands dirty and enjoy a free BBQ - vegetarian options available. To register your participation: 🧑‍💻 Email emontgomery@mountbarker.sa.gov.au 📱 Phone 8391 7217 Or simply turn up to Springs Wetland at 100 Springs Road in Mount Barker on Sunday 26 July. ❗Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring a pair of gloves.

SAGE is a community for all folks who love and care for our planet. Our monthly gatherings are a space to nourish each other, so that we can nourish our world. For more information check out our website: https://sagrassroots.org/

Join us for an evening of delicious food, hearty discussion and new skills. The night will start with a shared meal, then we will move into community announcements, then into open space workshops, with lots of space for social breaks throughout.

As always, anyone can offer to run a session on the night – either on our theme, or on something else entirely! Some things you might want to bring…

🍲A plate of food to share 🌱Veggies or seedlings for this month’s produce swap 🧵Clothes or materials for the mending corner if you would like to do some mending - plus some coins for the SAGE community op shop! Run through of how the night will (roughly) go… 4:30-5:15: Arriving, sharing food. 5:15-5:45: Welcome, Acknowledgment of Country, community announcements. 5:45-7:45: Open space workshop sessions. 7:45: Closing circle. All are welcome. Come anytime that suits you. See you there! This event will be held on Kaurna Country, and we pay our respects to Indigenous people everywhere.

Come along to this special hands-on work session on Monday 27th July as part of Adelaide Climate Action Week!

Hear from local experts about the importance of coastal dunes systems and community work locally protecting and restoring dunes:

Geoff Wood – Stratigrapher, on the importance of sand dunes and coastal vulnerability due to climate change. Danny Millbanks – Coastal Conservation Officer, on the importance of dune vegetation, stability and biodiversity in coastal dunes systems. Semaphore Largs Dunes Group about their work in caring for the sand dunes along this section of the coast.

You will have a chance to do some light weeding followed by morning tea at 11am. https://events.humanitix.com/acaw-climate-change-mitigation-coastal-sand-dunes-and-biodiversity

Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.

How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.

If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.