Go with the flow - Nature’s finest showcased by festival
Park of the Month is going with the flow this October, showcasing some of the state’s national parks as part of South Australia’s Nature Festival.
A number of National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) locations will host events exploring the festival’s theme of ‘flow.’
“The Nature Festival provides an opportunity to view parks through a lens of creativity and curiosity,” says Gill Peacey, Manager Volunteer and Community Partnerships with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
“There is an element of flow in every park, whether it be the flow of water, time, or energy. Considering how these impact and interact with nature helps to deepen our connection with, and understanding of natural spaces,” Gill said.
Events for Park of the Month include:
- A Story of the Floods – A Ranger’s Perspective – Innamincka Regional Reserve. Tuesday September 30 – Wednesday October 8
Learn about the Kinipapa (Cooper Creek) floods. This event includes a short walk from the Innamincka township to Cooper Creek where rangers will talk about the recent floods, the local environment and share stories.
- Safe Spaces, Wild Places: gender and the outdoors– Belair National Park, Tuesday 7 October
Join a unique nature-based gathering that blends art, writing and open dialogue as women are invited to share stories, reflect on firsthand experiences, and connect over the joys and challenges of accessing and celebrating nature.
- Re-meeting the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park – A.S. Perry Reserve, Thursday 9 October
Join artist Rebecca McEwan on an immersive and creative walk that reflects on the river’s many gifts.
- Winged Wonders of Adelaide comes to Cleland Wildlife Park – Cleland Wildlife Park, Saturday 11 October
Through an exciting, interactive live show, discover the beautiful butterflies and woodland birds of the Adelaide Hills.
- Caring for Wittlebee Community Day – Wittlebee Conservation Park, Saturday 11 October
Join us for a feel-good day of giving back to nature and connecting with community! Enjoy a free BBQ and fresh damper, get your hands dirty with tree planting, and take part in a clean-up.
Find out more about the Nature Festival. Running from 26 September to 12 October, the festival has over 300 events held across South Australia, showcasing South Australia’s love of nature and wild spaces.
To register for events, head to Park of the Month: National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
