Why does our wildlife need our 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.

Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) have partnered with NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. (WIRES) to provide this this online Wildlife Rescue 101 course. Following completion of the online component we would like you to come to a 2-hour practical application workshop and consider volunteering for SOWFI as a Wildlife Rescuer or as part of our Wildlife Ambulance crew.

Wildlife 101 Practical Course Outline Are you interested in becoming a wildlife volunteer? What will you get out of it?

Learn how to rescue sick, injured or orphaned wildlife

Help with research data collection

Receive mentoring and further training

Work with like minded people

Topics covered:

WHS risks involved in rescuing and transporting injured wildlife, assess injuries and contain the animal without inducing further stress or trauma

How to confidently handle animals, identify injuries and disease as well as minimise stress

Key aspects of species identification and skills and techniques to accurately determine the species that has been rescued

Assessments:

Each module will have a range of quizzes to which the answers can be found within the theory chapters. To be deemed competent in the online component of this course, all quizzes must be completed. A total score of 75% must be achieved, multiple attempts for the quizzes will be available. A Completion Certificate will be issued at the completion of the course via the online learning portal.

An email with you login details to the online learning portal will be sent to you 3-days prior to practical workshop. Ideally, you will complete the online component prior to attending the 2-hour practical.

Requirement of a volunteer wildlife rescuer:

A current drivers licence and a car

Ability to commit your time – includes leaf collection, regular milk feed schedule, cleaning enclosures

The costs for helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife include:

equipment such as lockable baskets, net, thick gloves

petrol costs for going on rescues and driving to collect leaf

a smartphone and or a computer for data collection

If this is not for you but you still want to help we also need help with:

Volunteers to collect gum leaf for other carers

Fundraising

Writing for or monitoring social media

Grant writing

Approaching potential sponsors

Practical workshop will run from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm.

09:45am Registration.

PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 30 people max per course

Ticket sales end Wed 12th Aug 2026, 12:00 pm ACST

Course cost $35

Woorabinda Education Centre, Stirling

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

Come and join the community to plant native species at Tweeddale Reserve!

The City of Holdfast Bay is working to increase local native plant species and diversity in this beautiful urban reserve. We would like to invite you to join us for a fun morning of planting, followed by light snacks.

Please arrive at 10.15am to allow time for registrations, and to hear the safety briefing. You are welcome to stay for as long or as little time as you like. Light snacks will be provided at the end of the activity.

Bring along gardening gloves, a small hand trowel and water. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes, safety or optical glasses and a hat or rain jacket (depending on the weather). We will provide any additional tools and equipment that are needed. Under 18s will need to be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.

Bookings are essential to make sure we have enough equipment.

Come and join the community to plant native species at Kingston House Reserve!

The City of Holdfast Bay have been working to increase local native plant species and diversity in this beautiful urban reserve. We would like to invite you to join us for a fun morning of planting, followed by light snacks.

Please arrive at 10.15am to allow time for registrations, and to hear the safety briefing. You are welcome to stay for as long or as little time as you like. Light snacks will be provided at the end of the activity.

Bring along gardening gloves, a small hand trowel and water. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes, safety or optical glasses and a hat or rain jacket (depending on the weather). We will provide any additional tools and equipment that are needed. Under 18s will need to be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.

Bookings are essential to make sure we have enough equipment.

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!

Be an active food citizen!

How can we eat well and take care of our families, communities and the environment?

Join Liz from Food Embassy as we explore local sustainable food systems

• Find out what role you can play in the local food systems
• Learn about the Hills & Fleurieu Local Food Future Project
• Discover what action you can take to reduce your Foodprint and reduce food waste

This event is part of our Common Thread series of monthly sustainability events. Common Thread provides a space for community to connect, share ideas, learn about sustainability and take action.

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.

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!

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.

🎉 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)

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!

Experience and celebrate the Port, the river and its people

10am to 9pm Saturday 8 February

10am to 5pm Sunday 9 February

Dockside Festival returns in February 2025 at the historic Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide, bringing the Port’s unique character and riverfront heritage to life. Over two vibrant days, celebrate the Port River with water sports, and live music on the wharf. Dive into interactive workshops, delicious street food, and creative installations that showcase the area’s thriving arts scene. From family-friendly activities to living history exhibits and local makers, Dockside Festival is free and offers something for everyone, making it the perfect celebration of the Port, the river, and its 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, 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.

It’s time to end native forest logging!

https://marchforforests.org/

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

The State Government is preparing a masterplan to guide development on the Lefevre Peninsula and surrounding areas. It will consider the needs of the submarine program, port expansion, industry growth and the local community’s needs and aspirations.

Key considerations include infrastructure and urban layout such as housing, transport, open space plus environmental and heritage factors. Hear State Government and City PAE staff, involved with developing the Masterplan, brief the Forum about the process and progress to date, then join in the workshop to have your say.

The topic proposed for the May session of the Port Adelaide Environment Forum to be confirmed. 

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.

Video Recording of the event is up here: https://youtu.be/oL4Zk_0iHHg

The continuing algal bloom along the South Australian coastline is having a devastating impact on our unique, local marine life. As the situation continues the community are looking for answers as to why this is happening and what we can do to protect our shores.

Join us for a panel discussion with a range of local experts who will discuss the science behind the algal bloom and offer opportunities to get involved as community members in the important work of recording and monitoring the bloom as it progresses.

The panel of speakers includes:

Emeritus Professor Ian Gibbins - specialist in animal anatomy and physiology Associate Professor Jochen Kaempf - physical oceanographer at Flinders University Brad Martin - marine ecologist and Project Manager for OzFish South Australia Janine Baker - marine ecologist, educator and citizen science project manager Chloe Roberts - Flinders University PhD student studying sharks & rays
Paul Macdonald - marine photographer, cinematographer & citizen scientist For further information please contact the Port Environment Centre on 0488 229 925 or email hello@portenvironmentcentre.org.au

The Port Environment Centre is funded by Green Adelaide.

We also operate with a City of Port Adelaide Enfield Living Environment Grant and funding from the Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust.

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.

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.

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 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.

Join us as we work together to reconstruct habitat for biodiversity!

Bio·R are kicking off this year’s festival with three big days over the June Long Weekend (June 6-8) at Myponga Beach, with strong support from the Human.Kind Studios community. Our goal over this weekend for this stunning coastal site is to plant 16,000 native seedlings, creating vital habitat for wildlife.

Bio·R is a South Australian grassroots charity dedicated to reconstructing habitats for native wildlife. The ambitious long-term goal is to reconstruct 100 hectares per year by 2032, and 1000 hectares per year by 2045. This weekend at Myponga Beach is the first event in Bio·R’s 2026 planting season.

Human.Kind Studios and The Circular Initiative are stewards of the Myponga Beach property. 45 hectares of habitat will be planted over the next three years, with hopes to build a wellness retreat space over coming years for people share this special place. You can learn more at www.thecircular.au.

What to Expect

Whether you’re a returning Bio·R Champion or joining us for the first time, you’ll find a welcoming community of people who care deeply about our environment. Expect an enjoyable day of planting in the fresh coastal air, delicious wholesome food, and the satisfaction of being part of a positive, large-scale habitat reconstruction project.

Tickets & Catering Contribution

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), Thursday June 4th, so that we can provide our caterers with accurate numbers and dietary requirements in advance.

Catering

Due to this year’s site layout, catering will be decentralised and brought directly to the planting sites each day, so you can stay immersed in the landscape and not have to walk to and from the catering area.

To make this a little easier, you’ll be asked to pre-order your lunch when you order your ticket.

Option 1: Falafel Bowl - Falafel, Rice, Cabbage, Cucumber salad, Maghmour (eggplant stew), Garlic Sauce, Pickles. Contains: Dairy, Onion, Garlic. (GF, Vegan option available)

Option 2: Leek and White Bean Stew - Served with mashed potatoes, steamed greens, and crispy shallots. Contains: Dairy, Onion, Garlic. (GF)

Please bring a water bottle (which you will be able to refill on site), and a reusable tea/coffee mug.

All catering items and packaging will be provided, and are 100% compostable.

Daily Schedule

9:30 AM: Arrival & check-in

9:45 AM: Safety briefing & introduction

10:00 AM: Morning planting session

12:00 PM: Staggered lunch break

1:00 PM: Afternoon planting session

3:00 PM: Afternoon tea

3:30 PM: Event concludes

What To Bring

Weather-appropriate Clothing: Be prepared for all four seasons in one day! Pack sun, wind, and rain protection. Layers are your best friend at Myponga Beach.

Footwear: Sturdy work boots or gumboots are essential, as the terrain can be uneven and muddy.

Tools: Gardening gloves and a hand trowel or mattock. We will have a substantial number of trowels/mattocks available, but not enough for everyone, so please bring your own if possible.

Backpack or bucket: A backpack or a small bucket is highly recommended for carrying your personal tools and water bottles to the planting sites (up to 1km walk).

Seating: If you’d like something to sit on for lunch and afternoon tea, please bring a camp chair or picnic blanket. You can drop these, and any other items you don't wish to carry, at our luggage vehicle upon arrival, and we’ll transport them for you.

Water bottle and mug: Please bring a water bottle (which you will be able to refill on site), and a reusable tea/coffee mug. No need to bring your own plates, bowls, or cutlery to this event as we’ve gone 100% compostable!

Personal medication: Please ensure you have any personal medication (asthma puffer/EpiPen) with you at all times.

FREE NATIVE TREES TO PLANT IN YOUR YARD

City of PAE residents can receive a free, native, tree to plant in your garden through the Get Shady program. This program aims to increase tree canopy, reduce urban heat and support biodiversity.

Small native trees (one per household) will be available for collection on a first-come, first serve basis anytime between 1pm-3pm on Saturday June 13th 2026 at the Parks Library, Angle Park.

Seven tree species will be available to choose from:

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Drooping Sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata)

Silver Banksia (Banksia marginata)

Slender Cypress Pine (Calitris gracilus)

Mallee Box (Eucalyptus porosa) 

Native Apricot (Pittosporum angustifolium)

Quandong (Santalum acuminatum)

Information about each of these trees is available at Plant Selector Botanic Gardens SA. Knowledgeable staff will be available on the day to help you decide on the best tree to suit your property.

Large to medium native shrubs will also be available for those with smaller gardens that cannot accommodate a tree.

As this giveaway is only open to City of PAE residents, please bring along a form of ID such as driver’s licence, rates notice, or bill showing your name and address.

Registration is essential.