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Hunting for treasure? Find out the can and can’t dos of fossicking in our state.

If you’re looking for activities that get kids off their screens and out into nature these school holidays, you’re in luck. The annual Nature Festival is back from 26 September to 12 October, with a packed program of events and experiences designed to connect South Australians with the natural world.

If you’ve ever explored the vast coastal beauty that is South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, you’ve likely witnessed the hard work of Jim and his team - Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula!

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!

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. 

World Environment Day was on June 5 and called on all of us to join the fight against plastic pollution. Find out how you can take positive action to beat this global problem.

Did you know SA is blessed with three different species of freshwater turtle? Find out which species can be found in our state, and why they are in fact environmental heroes in a half-shell.

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating a special group of volunteers in South Australia’s National Parks: campground hosts. This year marks a fabulous 40 years of campground hosting in our state.

Got a wardrobe full of good quality clothes you don’t wear anymore? Find out how to give them a second chance at life.

How can local businesses and communities thrive in a changing climate? Find out at the 2025 Industry Climate Change Conference in Adelaide on 8-9 May. From cutting emissions to creating new opportunities, it’s all about building a more resilient South Australia.

Citizen science is when the public help collect and analyse data about the natural world, often in collaboration with professional scientists. The best thing about citizen science is that you don’t need a science background or any technical skills to get involved. Just a sharp eye and a smartphone are often all it takes!