Seven expert speakers will each present a seven-minute talk with a connection to FLOW in nature, with themes dipping into science, arts and culture.
First Nations marine leadership stories from around the world, inspiring panel on local challenges, and seaweed tasting collab with chef Jamie Musgrave.
A Mini Music Festival - The Maes (Vic) & Naomi Keyte (SA) live in the Outdoor Tree Theatre alongside guided biodiversity walks & talks.
Visit the Tea House and experience the flow of tea, nature, and connection in Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.
A collective photography, drawing and stitching project.
Join Jamie Lena from Songlark Choir for an all levels songwriting workshop
Find your flow in nature with a mindful bird photography walk. Watch, listen, and capture the rhythm of the wild.
Participate in a fun family adventure through Kensington Gardens Reserve! Discover the wonders of trees by hunting for special tree tags
Bring the family along to explore Michael Perry Reserve while searching for our clues on this self-guided Treasure Hunt.
ILA and flora&faunavisions present a world premiere, Adelaide exclusive, immersive, interactive experience.
Discover the historic garden and restored habitat at Michael Perry Reserve in the City of Burnside.
Adelaide Bird Club brings together local bird lovers for casual birdwatching meetups, photography, and nature walks around South Australia's best birding spots.
Enjoy an experience out on the water with the Kaurna- Ngarringjeri- Yankunytjatjara – Elder, Allan Sumner.
We will take participants on a guided tour of our wonderful Flying-Fox Colony and then proceed to watch the spectacular fly-out.
The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in Lon
Forest Bathing is an opportunity to immerse your senses, slow down and reconnect with nature's rhythm. Awaken presence, ease stress, and find calm.
Calling citizen scientists young and old - join the Friends of Sturt River Landcare volunteers as we play spot the critter in the litter.
A rare remnant of native vegetation in the western suburbs, hidden on Adelaide Airport land, with birdwatching opportunities.
A family-friendly picnic exploring nature, play, storytelling, and songs to celebrate Flying Start preschool with your little ones!
Let yourself surrender to stillness within a candlebark forest as healing soundscapes soothe your body, mind and soul.
Learn to sketch natural landscapes in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
If you love plants and birds, come find beautiful South Australian artworks inside Urrbrae House for Nature Festival 2025.
Stroll the orchard, gather blooms, and paint with ink and watercolours at Glen Ewin Estate—a creative, nature-inspired Pick, Paint & Sip.
Illustrate the hidden beauty of local algae with artists Sally O’Connor and Jo Fife, blending art, science & close observation of the natural world.
'Flow' is an exhibition of artworks that responds to the inherent interconnectedness shared by artists and nature.
Escape in our mystical forest as the acoustic sounds of internationally acclaimed First Nations artist Glenn Skuthorpe soothe your soul
Discover unique wildlife, hear stories about Australian wildlife, and learn how we’re protecting species like the Murray-Darling carpet python!
Explore Gawler River on a gentle walk, engaging with ephemeral artworks, & guest presenters including artists, writers, environmental educators & historians.
Experience a stunning photographic journey into South Australia’s remaining wilderness areas and hear about the urgent need to protect them.
A deeply grounding journey of mindful movement set to Argentine tango music, evoking connection to self, others and nature through the flow of the dance.
Contemporary and classical chamber music inspired by water
Limited numbers on The Deck at Coorong Life Hosted by our Artist In Residence
Be led by our Aboriginal tour guide as we get our zen on and connect to the ancient lands of the Kaurna people.
care—fall is an immersive installation artwork that transforms an urban hardscape into an environment where plants, water & sonic vibrations converge
The care—fall opening event transforms an urban hardscape into a series of rain gardens where sonic and vibrational performance, water, plants and human bodies converge.
Immerse yourself in a nautical world with Musewood as they celebrate music of the ocean in the surrounds of the SA Maritime Museum.
Explore the stunning Adelaide coastline at a slow pace as the sun rises while taking the time to get creative & ground in nature.
Join Hither & Yon for an immersive experience that explores their regenerative practices and passion to craft wines from grass to glass.
Take a unique pic of the urban or parklands environment of City South to be running for a cash prize!
Join us for a Ranger-guided kayak in Coffin Bay National Park on the Southern Eyre Peninsula
A nature-packed experience with a live show, art activity, and wilderness walk!
Come and make a unique bird feeder using recycled materials.
Come and explore your local reserve! Reconnect with nature at Little Para through cubby building, birdwatching, and student-led tours.
Explore the art of landscape illustration in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
A calming indoor yoga session for teens to stretch, breathe and reconnect – with themselves and the natural rhythms around them.
Join us for a Story Walk adventure at Burchell Reserve!
Explore the lifecycle of butterflies at this interactive storytelling experience. Craft a butterfly and help it flutter through the garden.
A Photographic Exhibition Celebrating South Australia’s Unique Wilderness
Spend some time in the company of some of the State's most passionate and knowledgeable 'nature buffs'. Find out what it's really like to work with nature.
Join us for a fun, guided night walk to discover the bats, frogs and other awesome creatures that come out after dark
Find out about the butterflies that exist in the region, the ones we would like to bring back and how you can assist to make this happen.
Get ready for an exciting adventure by the sea! Join us for a fun-filled day exploring the coastline from The Bluff to the SA Whale Centre.
Mapping waterways with wax, paper and thread, exploring the artist's connection to landscape—each gesture an ode to memory and place.
Come and Try days are a chance to give bushcare a go for yourself and see how you can make a difference in your local patch.
This year’s Nature Festival theme is ‘flow’, and a perfect way to celebrate the festival is to learn about the Kinipapa (Cooper Creek) flood
Come sit by the river women and children for Yaku - boats making, stories, Indigenous foods, songs, & healing together
Let your imagination take flight at Fly Free: A Day to Disconnect & Discover-a joyful, screen-free fun of marine exploration, kite making
Kids will become junior paleontologists as they dive into an epic ball-pit excavation, searching for pieces to assemble a giant dinosaur.
Discover wildlife apartments, the wood-wide-web, and trees that existed before Adelaide. A guided walk through Hazelwood Park.
Unleash your imagination in our Curious Creatures Watercolour Workshop - where young artists design and paint their own fantastic creatures.
A lively adventure where nature, music and imagination flow together in a joyful show full of singing, dancing and discovery!
Come along and learn Traditional weaving techniques and have a yarn with First Nations Boandik artists and weavers
Learn how to successfully grow a native garden haven for yourself and local wildlife. Includes a 10 pack of native plants to take home per household.
Let’s explore the wonder of nature—not just with our eyes, but through the lens of light. In this joyful, hands-on workshop, for KIDS!
Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the wetland birds of Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park wetlands.
Exploring South Australia's unique environmental histories
A literary event bringing to the stage some of Adelaide's most impressive nature writers for an evening of readings and discussion.
The Nourished Path, a beautifully layered experience—mind, body, and spirit all held gently by nature.
A hands-on workshop where students explore how imaginative design and landscapes can help create regenerative, sustainable communities.
Explore this unique linear trail and discover the native plant corridor created along the way. Learn from the people caring for this place.
Flow back to the past as you immerse yourself in the forest rich in heritage.
Learn about the hooded plovers and other beach nesting birds that make their homes on the Fleurieu’s ocean beaches.
Join us for a mindful walk by the ocean.
Listen, look and learn as we explore poetry with RubinA by Third Creek and respond to our natural environment in and through The Arts.
Slow down, tune in, and create from your connection with nature in a small group and learn about EcoArt therapy.
Explore Aboriginal ingenuity and traditional ways of living with this hands on Wodli Building Workshop for children.
Children become “Mini Farmers” for a day. A playful & educational immersion into farm life with hands-on learning on nature & growing food
Spend a morning in nature learning the art of nature journaling and bushcare in a beautiful bushland setting.
Design and create your very own miniature fairy garden using tiny plants, sparkling decorations and other nature elements.
Buzz into the world of native bees at this fun, hands-on workshop for curious nature loving kids.
Celebrate Carrick Hill’s roses with watercolour—explore techniques that balance control with creative flow.
Come and spend a morning learning about the City of Adelaide's Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail.
Connect to 2,500 generations of grandmothers through this cultural experience of weaving with a Kaurna elder
Join us for a hands-on Bush Medicine Workshop, where we explore the healing power of native plants.
From cheeky bird larrikins to mystical murmurations, comedian Jason Chong and bird guru Hugh Possingham investigate the extraordinary brilliance of birds.
Learn creative ways to repair and transform your worn-out jeans, jackets and other denim items into unique pieces.
Enjoy the great outdoors at Minlagawi Gum Flat!
Join us for a picnic and heartwarming, old-fashioned re-telling of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic by Mr. Badger himself.
A guided off-trail hike for fit and adventurous people through Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park experiencing its hidden gems.
Engage with the flow of nature and connect to our beautiful environment with nature-based craft activities, games and free play.
Come along to an informative and engaging workshop to learn about the endangered Fairy Tern and other coastal birds that live on our coast.
Sculpt or paint in 3D space. Hold a virtual brush, pencil, or tool of your choice & flow. 15min timeslots. Fresh air. No experience required
Marvel at the ancient River Red Gums, while learning about the native plants and biodiversity of this site from the people who care for it.
Learn about the fascinating world of native freshwater fish conservation with Dr Sylvia Zukowski
Kids are invited to get creative and grow something special.
Come and celebrate the Nature Festival at Sensory Storytime talking about and feeling the 'Flow'
Storyteller Ron Kandelaars brings to life the rich tapestry of South Australia’s history, landscapes, and unforgettable personalities.
Come and learn how to divide and repot native seedlings for a revegetation project at this hands on propagation workshop!
