Highlights | Friends of Parks and Nature South Australia https://friendsofparkssa.org.au Volunteers working for conservation Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:02:18 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-favicon-friends-of-parks-sa-32x32.png Highlights | Friends of Parks and Nature South Australia https://friendsofparkssa.org.au 32 32 2025 Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. Awards Dinner https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/2025-friends-of-parks-and-nature-inc-awards-dinner/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:58:11 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=246206

Join us for a night of celebration, inspiration and connection at the 2025 Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. Awards Dinner. 

Even if your group has not nominated for an award, it’s a wonderful opportunity to come together to recognise and celebrate the amazing achievements by the Friends of Parks and Nature groups across South Australia’s national parks and other conservation sites.  A complimentary ticket will be given to groups who nominated.  

When & Where

  • 6pm – 10pm, Saturday 30 August 2025
  • Adelaide Pavilion, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Rd, Adelaide

The night will include:

  • Opening Address by the Deputy Premier, The Hon. Susan Close, Minister for Climate, Environment and Science
  • Three-course dinner at Adelaide Pavilion (non-alcoholic drinks included)
  • Special Guest Speaker – Sophie Green, Project Coordinator, Fungi for Function from Fungimap
  • 2025 Friends of Parks and Nature Inc. Awards Presentation

Buy your ticket here (ticket sales close 14 August).

Please note nominations for awards have now closed.

]]> Local school leads the way https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/local-school-leads-the-way/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:59 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=237003 An initiative by Leigh Creek Area School has led to the opening of a new walking trail from Leigh Creek to Aroona Dam, with funding accessed from the SA Healthy Towns Challenge.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) provided guidance with trail design and construction, plus feedback and design of the interpretive signs. Local community members assisted with trail definition, installation of interpretive signs, and a number of tables and seats.

For more information contact National Parks and Wildlife Manager, Flinders, and Outback Tony Magor. Read the full article on this great initiative at The Weekly.

]]> Prescribed burns a record breaking success https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/prescribed-burns-a-record-breaking-success/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:51:01 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236999 This autumn National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) successfully completed 49 prescribed burns, thanks to an extended period of mild, dry weather conditions. Read more about the project at The Weekly.

]]> Winter gardening tips https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/winter-gardening-tips/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:44:37 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236970 There’s been some wild and wooly winter weather lately, so it may be time to get out amongst it in your garden and give it some love. Read the full article at The Weekly for some gardening tips to help your garden through this winter.

]]> DEW In the news – park visitation reaches record numbers https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/news-events/dew-in-the-news-park-visitation-reaches-record-numbers/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:38:51 +0000 https://friendsofparkssa.org.au/?p=236962 This week in DEW in the news, South Australia’s national parks are experiencing record levels of popularity as we head into school holidays this weekend. Read more here at The Weekly.

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