Learn and discover

Every garden needs groundcovers! Read on for the low-down on plants that grow down low.

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.

Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning. Here’s how you can experience this cultural treasure.

Get to know South Australia’s most commonly-sighted wombat species – which can run almost as fast as Usain Bolt.

If you’ve ever wondered ‘how can I tell if this is a native rat?’ this one is for you. Get to know some of our state’s native rodents and how to tell them apart from their feral counterparts. 

Did you know that there are migratory shorebirds that return to Adelaide each year to spend summer feeding along our coastline to avoid the artctic winter in the northern hemisphere, in places like Russia and Alaska?

From re-vegetating native plants to re-introducing animals lost from our environment, find out how SA is repairing biodiversity and why it’s so important. 

Find out about some of the amazing wildlife that call South Australia home.

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

In 2024, restoration work was undertaken to add an additional 18ha of managed wetland habit to the Teringie Wetlands. A year on, on the eve of World Rivers Day (Sunday 28 September), we check in to see the positive outcomes of this remarkable transformation.

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.