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A day in the life of a hydrologist in South Australia
In a state as dry as South Australia, hydrologists perform the robust and evidence-based science needed to help secure our water future.
18 Sep. 2025 4 min read
Nature calls: our top picks for kids this October
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.
19 Sep. 2025 3 min read
Give a rats! How to identify South Australia’s native rodents
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.
21 Oct. 2025 8 min read
How South Australia is restoring lost biodiversity
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.
08 Oct. 2025 11 min read
How this family’s beloved patch of hills bushland was protected in perpetuity
Thanks to a heritage agreement, this family’s beloved patch of bushland is protected in perpetuity. Find out how they tailored the agreement for future flexibility, and discover the South Australian native wonders enjoyed by four generations.
15 Oct. 2025 5 min read
One year on: Incredible transformation at Teringie after wetlands restoration
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.
25 Sep. 2025 4 min read
9 incredible parks to visit in the Riverland this spring
With spring in the air and the weather drawing us outdoors, it can be hard to know where to begin exploring South Australia. The Riverland is a perfect place to start, with nine parks offering beautiful scenery, wildlife and outdoor adventures. Here are our top picks!
01 Feb. 2025 4 min read
Get to know the tawny frogmouth
Think you’ve spotted an owl in your backyard? Hear a soft, deep “oom-oom” in the night? Look again. The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) might have the same big yellow eyes and silent flight, but it’s not an owl at all.
25 Oct. 2025 2 min read
What’s on at the Botanic Gardens this spring
From breathtaking photography and family fun to creative workshops and live music, discover the events bringing your local Botanic Gardens to life this spring.
29 Oct. 2025 4 min read
Friends’ Tips: Lincoln National Park
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!
09 Sep. 2025 3 min read