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Local school leads the way

Ella Trimbell — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:59 +0000

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

Ella Trimbell — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:51:01 +0000

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

Ella Trimbell — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:44:37 +0000

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

Ella Trimbell — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:38:51 +0000

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.