Lend a hand, make a difference – August’s Park of the Month is all about volunteering
This August, Park of the Month is not so much about the parks but about the people who care for them. August will highlight opportunities for would-be volunteers to roll up their sleeves and get a taste for volunteering.
This August, Park of the Month is not so much about the parks but about the people who care for them. August will highlight opportunities for would-be volunteers to roll up their sleeves and get a taste for volunteering.
“While we already have a host of volunteers who work passionately to support the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Friends of Parks and Nature there’s always room for more,” said Gill Peacey, Manager, Community and Nature Partnerships National Parks and Wildlife Service.
“As well as connecting with nature and community, volunteering is a wonderful way to socialise, have fun and make friends while enjoying new experiences and gaining skills.
“There’s a variety of projects for people to get involved with. From invasive weed control in established parks to conservation work in newly created ones - all efforts are appreciated,” Ms Peacey said.
North of Adelaide, the group Friends of Para Wirra Conservation Park is hosting two bushcare sessions. “Wiping out Watsonia” on 7 August and “Garden Escape Artists” on the 16 August will prioritise tacking common invasive weeds to protect native vegetation across the park.
Cleland Wildlife Park’s plantations are integral for feeding the resident koalas. The wildlife park volunteers group needs extra help maintaining this vital food source. Those interested can apply via this form.
Proclaimed in November 2024, Kauwi-marnirla—Field River Conservation Park, South Australia’s newest NPWS conservation park is looking for volunteers to help with conservation efforts.
To introduce the community to the new conservation park, rangers will host an open day on 26 August which includes a guided walk, learning about native vegetation and wildlife and hearing about the history of the region. There is also the opportunity to get your hands dirty.
Finally, in the state’s southeast, the Friends of Bool and Hacks Lagoons will hold a working bee on 16 August. The group has already made considerable progress in their fight against the invasive Boneseed at Big Heath Conservation Park.
For more information about volunteer groups head to the Friends of Parks and Nature page.
Visit the Park of the Month website for further information and bookings.
