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Step into bushwalking this autumn
Fancy a bushwalk this autumn? Here’s everything you need to know before taking that first step.
22 Apr. 2025 4 min read
SA industry conference: How to future-proof your business in a changing climate
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.
19 Apr. 2025 2 min read
5 top spots for fishing in South Australia
Love to while away the hours with a line in the water? We’ve got you covered with these options for your next trip.
19 Apr. 2025 4 min read
After the fire: Welcome back to Mount Remarkable National Park
Two months after a bushfire swept through the northern part of the park, Mount Remarkable National Park has reopened to the public, giving visitors a unique opportunity to visit and witness the remarkable recovery of the landscape.
17 Apr. 2025 5 min read
15 fascinating facts about the Flinders Ranges
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.
17 Apr. 2025 7 min read
Everything you need to know about when and where to enjoy a campfire in SA’s national parks
Love relaxing around a campfire in a national park but not sure when or where you can have one? Here’s the lowdown.
10 Apr. 2025 6 min read
Everything you need to know about safely enjoying a campfire
10 Apr. 2025 4 min read
Citizen science in action: Working with a Conservation Ecologist
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!
09 Apr. 2025 6 min read
People power: Spotlight on 3 amazing citizen science projects
Citizen science is a really great way for anyone in the community to engage in their environment, and to help add to our collective knowledge of our the world around us. In 2023, the State Government announced a $2m fund to support individuals and groups engaging in citizen science projects across SA. Here’s a look at how some of the projects are going.
08 Apr. 2025 5 min read
Fighting fire with fire: How burns helped firies battle Wilmington blaze
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.
08 Apr. 2025 6 min read
Beat the invaders: Five ways we’re tackling pest species in SA
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.
03 Apr. 2025 6 min read
What is citizen science and how can I get involved?
Do you love nature? Enjoy exploring the outdoors, spotting lizards, watching birds, or listening for frog calls? Or maybe you just want to make a positive impact on the environment in small ways every day? If so, citizen science might be the perfect hobby for you.
01 Apr. 2025 4 min read
Keeping the ‘wild’ in wildlife: How to safely interact with native animals
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.
26 Mar. 2025 4 min read
5 fascinating frogs to listen out for if you live in South Australia
Learn about local frog species, their calls and how they are a good indicator of a thriving, healthy ecosystem.
21 Mar. 2025 7 min read
4 things you might not know about the Fleurieu Peninsula’s rocky reefs
21 Mar. 2025 4 min read
What you need to know about droughts and saving water
Droughts can happen anywhere and anytime in Australia, and they are a recurring feature of our landscape.
20 Mar. 2025 3 min read
5 national parks to visit on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula
20 Mar. 2025 6 min read
Your guide to egg-cellent Easter camping
Heading off camping this Easter? Make sure you stay safe and be in the know before you go.
19 Mar. 2025 2 min read