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4 ways to volunteer in nature: South Australia

Have you ever wanted to volunteer out in nature but weren’t sure where to start? 

If you enjoy spending time in fresh air and nature, staying active, learning conservation skills and meeting like-minded individuals, volunteering in South Australia’s parks might be for you!

21 Aug. 2025 5 min read

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SA native vegetation grants: How you can help give nature a helping hand on your land!

Does your land have existing native vegetation that you’d like to restore and protect for future generations? You may be eligible to apply for a share in $9.1m of native vegetation grants. Improving and conserving nature on your land helps enhance our state’s biodiversity for a sustainable future.

20 Aug. 2025 2 min read

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Predator-free safe havens: A lifeline for threatened small mammals in South Australia

Safe havens are secure, predator-free areas for our most at-risk native wildlife. Excitingly, a major project is underway in South Australia to make the 3,854 hectare Flinders Island, off the west coast of the Eyre Peninsula, into a safe haven.

20 Aug. 2025 2 min read

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Welcome to Kauwi-marnirla-Field River, Adelaide’s newest conservation park

Ever wondered how a conservation park is formed and what it means for the area? Get to know Adelaide’s newest park, Kauwi-marnirla – Field River Conservation Park. Learn about how it came to be, and what its future looks like. 

13 Aug. 2025 5 min read

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Greater protection and more to explore! SA’s new and expanded national parks

Land is being added to five South Australian parks, and two new parks have been proclaimed. This means more protection for our state’s natural attractions, and better public access to enjoy them. 

12 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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5 perfect national parks for a winter escape in South Australia

Winter shouldn’t mean putting a lid on your sense of adventure. At these South Australian parks, it’s a great time to visit.

11 Aug. 2025 5 min read

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Meet our 2025 SA Citizen Science Award champions

The 2025 Citizen Science Award winner and runner up have been announced as part of National Science Week (9 - 17 August) celebrations.

11 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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Bloodthirsty plants of SA: Sundew, the sweetly-named plant with a sinister secret!

Did you know that South Australia is home to some bloodthirsty plants? Drosera (dross-uh-ruh), or sundews, are carnivorous plants that pop up around our state in cooler months. But don’t cancel that camping trip or hike. Sundews are tiny and they’re after bug juice, not your flesh.

08 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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Hiking in South Australia’s parks this winter? Here’s how to do it safely

Come rain or shine, hiking in South Australia’s parks is an adventure. But when winter hits, the wet and chilly conditions can create some challenges.

08 Aug. 2025 3 min read

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South Australia’s algal bloom - all your questions answered

If you’ve walked along the beach in recent months and seen foam, discoloured water or dead fish, you’re not alone. A large natural algal bloom is affecting South Australia’s coastline. Here are the answers to lots of commonly asked questions.

07 Aug. 2025 5 min read

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Everything you need to know about magpie swooping season

It’s magpie swooping season in South Australia. But why do magpies swoop and how can you avoid a nasty run-in? Read on.

06 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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A beginner’s guide to composting

Want to turn your kitchen and garden waste into ‘black gold’? Composting is an easy, practical and hands-on way to help the environment and benefit your own back yard, too. Let us break it down for you!

05 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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Get to know Yvie: Access for All Coordinator

Meet Yvie Eglinton - a disability advocate, nature lover and mum who’s helping make South Australia’s parks more inclusive for everyone.

04 Aug. 2025 9 min read

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Meet the masked lapwing, one of South Australia’s other swooping birds

As spring approaches, most people know to watch out for protective magpies who may swoop to defend their nests.  But did you know that they’re not the only swooping bird in South Australia? Read on to find out more.

04 Aug. 2025 6 min read

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The big wet: Your guide to flooding in South Australia - and how to be prepared

South Australia is the driest state on the driest inhabited continent, so it is easy to forget that we also experience flooding. We take a look at floods in our state’s history and what you can do to prepare.

04 Aug. 2025 4 min read

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5 South Australian native trees that are great for suburban gardens

Planting a tree is a simple act that can bring you rewards for years – even decades – to come. Planting a native tree goes a step further and brings benefits to our birds, animals and insects too. How do you choose the right one?

30 Jul. 2025 5 min read

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20 facts for 20 years of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

This year is 20 years since the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) was established. To mark the milestone, we reflect on the importance of the Sanctuary, how we can all help the dolphins, and what’s happened in the past two decades. Plus, read on for 20 fascinating facts you probably didn’t know!
 

25 Jul. 2025 9 min read

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Why it’s normal to see seals at our beaches

If you’ve spent time strolling along Adelaide’s metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.

24 Jul. 2025 3 min read

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