by Stavroula Tsapaliaris | May 6, 2026 | community, Events, News, volunteering
On Wednesday 29 April, the annual Volunteer of the Parks and Leadership in Conservation Awards night was held by the Rotary Club of Burnside. About 60 people attended the presentation dinner on Wednesday, 29 April, including the Executive Director, National Parks and...
by Stavroula Tsapaliaris | Apr 28, 2026 | community, Events, News, volunteering
On Wednesday 22nd of April, the Friends of the Heysen Trail (FoHT) marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating 40 years of dedication to one of Australia’s longest and most iconic walking trail. At over 1,200km, the trail showcases the diversity of South...
by Stavroula Tsapaliaris | Mar 21, 2026 | community, Events, News, volunteering
The best way to explore a place like Coorong National Park is with advice from the people who know it best. We caught up with Samantha (Sam) Blight, President of the Friends of the Coorong, to hear her tips, favourite spots and what keeps this passionate volunteer...
by Stavroula Tsapaliaris | Nov 25, 2025 | community, Events, News, volunteering
To mark the 100th edition of the Friends of Parks and Nature Newsletter, we’re taking a brief look back at how Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. first began. Today, more than 150 groups and over 5,000 volunteers care for South Australia’s natural places – a...
by Stavroula Tsapaliaris | Sep 24, 2025 | community, Events, News, volunteering
The annual Nature Festival is returning to South Australia once again from 26 September – 12 October 2025. This year’s theme, Flow, explores everything from rivers and oceans to creative expression and the flow of communities and generations. Here are all the...
