Learn and discover

There’s more to butterflies than meets the eye. Find out how they can help the environment – and how you can attract them to your garden.

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

From temples to trees and gravesites – we bet you’ve never heard of these heritage places in SA.

Fancy a bushwalk this autumn? Here’s everything you need to know before taking that first step.

When you hear the word “levee” – do you think of a charge, tax, fee or fine? With many of us currently grappling with the high cost of living, it’s only natural that our minds should turn to levies of a financial kind!

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.

This World Heritage Day (18 April), find out what make the Flinders Ranges such a fascinating region and the focus of SA’s latest World Heritage bid.

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!

There’s no such thing as a ‘good’ bushfire. But a recent fire at Wilmington, in the northern section of Mount Remarkable National Park, was a good example of how a well-planned and strategic prescribed burn program can help authorities extinguish a blaze that is threatening communities and the environment.

Are you a fan of ABC TV’s recent show ‘Eat the Invaders’? Even if it did not make your mouth water, or appeal to your culinary instincts, it may have made you more curious about what is being done to manage the invasive species which threaten South Australia’s native biodiversity.

Encountering wildlife is a special experience, but it’s important to respect animals and their habitats. Here are some simple guidelines for interacting with wildlife safely and responsibly.