Walk on Country together with Kaurna community members and fellow environmental volunteers on this bus tour to visit sites significant in Kaurna Culture in the eastern foothills of Adelaide and the Fleurieu. Build on your sense of connection to culture, people, and the land, and unpack a shared understanding of cultural values.

The tour will discuss the impacting factors upon Kaurna’s significant sites and encourage open and honest dialogue about developing pathways in working together for the benefit of our future generations.

The tour will begin and end at the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre at Warriparinga. Registrations open from 9:30am, with on-boarding at 9:45 and the tour leaving at 10am sharp.

Lunch provided.

Please bring water bottles, and wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for some easy-walking portions of the tour.

Brought to you by Green Adelaide and the Hills & Fleurieu Landscape Board.

International Symposium 国際シンポジウム

Reimagining Nature Through Japanese Studies & Art: How to Think the Unthinkable Beyond Ecoanxiety

日本研究とアートで自然を再想像する: 思考の限界に挑んでエコ不安を超える方法

In the age of the climate crisis, ecoanxiety among young people has become a significant concern worldwide. Global warming, symbolised by the image of a polar bear clinging to a small piece of ice, evokes feelings of anger, sadness, and helplessness in young people. The question is not just how to reduce CO2 emissions. To address the challenges we face in the Anthropocene, we need to rethink the anthropocentric human-nature relationship that underpins modernity. However, imagining a non-anthropocentric world is difficult because we have few references in contemporary society that allow us to conceive of an alternative relationship with nature. In this context, what is the significance of Japanese Studies and art? In this international symposium, we explore the possibilities of reimagining the human-nature relationship through Japanese Studies and art, and its relevance for envisioning a sustainable future.

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.