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How to recycle common household items

From medicine to batteries, light globes to e-waste, here’s how you can recycle more than just the basics at home.

14 Nov. 2023 4 min read

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Buzzing with life: 5 fast facts about pollinators

Pollinators – from the buzzing to the fluttering – play an important role in supporting South Australia’s ecosystems. Learn more about them.

13 Nov. 2023 3 min read

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Everything you need to know about South Australia’s migratory shorebirds

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

03 Nov. 2023 6 min read

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How to bring birds to your garden

There’s nothing like the sweet tweet of birds in your garden. This National Bird Week (16-22 October) we’re taking you through how to attract them – without a seed feeder.

17 Oct. 2023 3 min read

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Find out more about South Australia’s western quolls

You may have stumbled upon recent media coverage about the elusive western quoll - so take a moment to get acquainted with this captivating marsupial.

29 Sep. 2023 3 min read

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How you can help champion Crown land conservation

Did you know that one fifth of South Australia is classified as Crown land? Find out more.

29 Sep. 2023 2 min read

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How biodiversity helps address climate change

You’ve probably heard about climate change and know what biodiversity is, but did you know that they impact each other? Learn more.

21 Sep. 2023 6 min read

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6 fast facts about the southern bent-wing bat

It may be small in size, but this critters’ biodiversity outreach stretches far beyond its wingspan. Find out more.

13 Sep. 2023 3 min read

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Your guide to accessible features in some of KI’s national parks

From Seal Bay to Cape Borda, here are some of the accessible features in Kangaroo Island’s most popular parks.

07 Sep. 2023 5 min read

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10 of South Australia’s lesser-known threatened species

Threatened Species Day raises awareness about some of SA’s threatened species. Here’s 10 of the lesser-known ones.

07 Sep. 2023 12 min read

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New adventure playground opens at Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

One of the biggest adventure playgrounds and nature play spaces in South Australia opened last month in Glenthorne National Park.

21 Aug. 2023 2 min read

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What to do if you see a snake in the wild

It’s that time of the year again; after a long winter sleep, snakes are on the move with two things in mind – finding food and finding a mate.

18 Aug. 2023 3 min read

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