Enjoy uplifting laughter exercises, playfulness, deep breathing and connecting with nature. Appropriate for all ages and mobility levels.
Slow down, connect with nature, and learn the timeless art of weaving a beautiful basket using sustainably foraged fibres in a restful and mindful setting.
Bring a small natural treasure—a leaf, shell or seed pod, transform it into a unique fine silver pendant or earrings in this special Nature Festival workshop
The Commute is a multidisciplinary, site and community-responsive project which draws deeply on the 15+ years of the artist living near the Port Noarlunga coast
Integrating her fieldwork and studio-based processes, Gardener explores local birds and their song stories in the Onkaparinga region.
Investigating the human condition and our fragile relationship to the natural, built and personal environments are core themes in Ambridge’s work.
Join us and experience the beauty and calm of our garden in Spring, its a little gem set in Belair National Park. Stroll around, or sit and enjoy.
Be part of a world where art and nature merge: experience multi-disciplinary works from Australian and International artists.
An unforgettable experience of Aboriginal culture, native plants & social history, giving a deep appreciation of the wisdom embedded in the natural landscape.
Experience the wonders of Tolderol Game Reserve Wetlands with a unique guided bus tour event. Observe waterbirds up close and learn about wetland management.
Press pause and unwind with a guided mindfulness meditation and live harp music nestled amongst the gum trees
An immersive sound journey where nature, sound and vibration invite deep rest, renewal and the gentle awakening of new possibilities.
Hear about and experience how an idea germinated, and with passion, commitment and permaculture design grew into The Food Forest.
Come explore the Waite Arboretum, the historic garden of Urrbrae House & inside a gallery of South Australian work from the Botanic Art Collective.
Nature Dough is just the activity you 'knead' for children!
Join the Cleland Team and learn about the important role volunteers play in propagating and nurturing native plants to maintain and enhance our environment.
Cleland Wildlife Park invites young explorers and their families to discover The Secret Life of a Seed.
Seedlings Nature Play at Woodhouse A morning of nature, creativity and curiosity for little explorers. Slow down, step outside and discover the magic.
Come and learn how to divide and repot native seedlings for a revegetation project at this hands on propagation workshop!
Join local artist Janet Haydon for a relaxed evening of guided watercolour painting creating greeting cards - and inspired by our community seed swap.
Slow down, notice nature and spark creativity through guided nature journalling.
Birds & Bingo is back for its fourth season at Nature Festival, with even more birds, and more bingo!
A family event that explores how tiny beginnings create thriving marine ecosystems. Visitors receive a "Nature Passport" and complete a series of stations.
Nature-based outdoor play session including potions, crafts & more!
Slow down, connect with nature and connect with yourself through a guided EcoArt Therapy experience.
Drawing on deep ecology and creative practices, this event offers a space to explore our grief, love and hope for the changing natural world around us.
Move, wander and connect with nature. Join Restless Dance Theatre for a playful dance workshop exploring body, landscape and place.
A creative experience. Make unique nature-inspired artworks. Through observation, pattern and design, participants will explore the beauty of seeds and pods.
Hands-on beginner sewing workshop making a reusable bento bag from natural fabric. Two session dates available, each with a different secondary project.
Reconnect with a bygone era as you learn traditional old-world methods to handcraft, disgorge, dosage & cork your very own bottle of sparkling wine to take home
What Grows Here is a youth-led photography walk and public night projection event taking place in Peterborough during the 2026 Nature Festival.
Join us for the opening exhibition of the weaving, yarning and sculpture project Kingston Weaving by First Nations artists Sonya, Suzy and Sarah Smith and OSCA.
Exhibitions, and community engagement events exploring emergence.
Join Andrew for an immersive walk around Oaklands Reserve and wetlands - see & hear birds, identify the birds and talk about what different types of birds eat.
A living laboratory, this garden is packed with Kangaroo Island native plants, including many threatened species.
Learn how to craft natural incense from the herbs and botanicals in your garden and local bioregion.
Exploring South Australian Plant & Seed Science at the Botanic Gardens
Sculptures and works exploring the 'gestalt' of seeds and flora in its myriad of forms.
Come into the forest of Takayna with Barkindji Songwoman Nancy Bates and acclaimed pianist and educator Dave McEvoy.
Regenerate nature and yourself in Adelaide's beautiful Park Lands.
Immerse yourself in making your own kite and collect either vegetable or flower seeds to let nature take flight as you grow & go these school holidays.
An intimate curator's introduction talk on the 'Sporus gestaltioides' art exhibition and forecourt installation. Talk occurs at 11am and also at 2pm
Discover preserved specimens help tell the story of South Australia's botanical history in a tour of the State Herbarium
This Spring join the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide on a guided walk through the Adelaide Botanic Garden to discover the remarkable hidden stories.
Join Tanya from Nature Creative in a relaxing botanical art class
Bring a mini garden to life using pop-up techniques, tabs and hidden flaps!
Design an illustrated seed packet with a turning mechanism that reveals the journey from a seed to something unexpected!
Two artists come together to co-create art exploring connection to nature, Country, community, and the cosmos.
A movement-based adventure for children (3-11) AND their parents / caregivers / grandparents - strengthening connection with self, others & the world around us
Slow down by the lake and feel relaxed and connected through nature journalling, eco-art, yoga, shared meals and mindful reflection.
Dave McEvoy performs live in the ILA Studio with Lauren Henderson and Tasha Stevens.
From seed to ancient grass tree, this miniature landscape celebrates regeneration, resilience and the diversity of Australian flora.
Discover native foods, herbs and cooking methods with artist Kelly Wallace and wellbeing practioner Nakita Charlton.
Join an Auslan interpreted tour to discover how Greening Rosewater Loop is transforming the Gillman Yards through community led environmental action.
Take a walk through beautiful swamp, creekline and woodland country on the Fleurieu Peninsula guided by bird and bat experts, followed by brunch / supper.
Join Sandhya Mulchandani to shape clay islands as we think with our hands and reflect on Australia’s 8,222 vulnerable island environments.
Take a seed-sized peek inside the South Australia Seed Conservation Centre to uncover how the team safe-guards threatened flora for future generations
Pods are a holding vessel for the seeds within, a space of nurturing and protection for potential life.
Community celebration of seeds at Adelaide Botanic Garden!
Acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to you Leo Grande, Jimpa) is exploring the work of local scientists and underwater cinematographers who are recording the impacts of the algal bloom on the South Australian coastline.
South Australians are invited to step outside, slow down, and paint their surroundings.
Check out the outdoor art installation in the large forecourt of 109 Grote Street right next to China Town.
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