As a town planned to be in harmony with the environment, Adelaide is the first city designed to be completely encircled by Park Lands.
With multiple walking and cycling tracks, self-guided trails, sporting fields, playspaces, formal gardens and squares, wherever you are in the city you can quickly find yourself immersed in nature.
Dozens of events will take place in the city as a part of Nature Festival, and everyone is welcome to join in. Check out the map for all of your city-based options.
The Nature Festival is proudly supported by the City of Adelaide and Adelaide Economic Development Agency.
Extend your nature time a little longer by exploring the city and North Adelaide. Enjoy days surrounded by the beautiful Park Lands whilst immersing yourself in some truly unique Adelaidean experiences.
Make sure you check experienceadelaide.com.au's What’s On to see whether there are any other fantastic events you might like to attend – there’s always great variety and something for everyone. If you’re heading to the city for an event, why not make a day or night of it and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the countless eateries along the CBD or North Adelaide’s streets and laneways, with various different cuisines and experiences to enjoy. You can even treat yourself to a staycation and book a night or two at an Adelaide hotel, motel or apartment – a great chance to pop on a bathrobe, enjoy some bubbly and relax.
Take advantage of the free City Connector bus and travel to places throughout the city and North Adelaide for free! Offering a hop-on hop-off service, the free City Connector bus links you to popular city attractions, shopping, dining and other services. Buses are wheelchair and pram friendly and operate daily, leaving every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. For timetables, route details and real-time information visit the Adelaide Metro Website.
Did you know that UPark profits support the city, including Adelaide’s beautiful Park Lands? All 7,600,000 square metres of them. When you park at UPark, all profits support the city and help keep the Park Lands thriving.
Spend less time thinking about where to park, and more time focusing on which of the hundreds of events you’ll attend this Nature Festival.
Choose from one of 12 UParks in convenient locations across the city, including 5 car parks with electric vehicle charging stations, and know you’ll be supporting nature in the city of Adelaide. Secure your spot and prebook now at upark.com.au/nature
Enjoy a hike through Mt Osmond reserve with Buddy Up friends
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3 Day kayaking expedition on the Murray River
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Running on the sand
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We’re hitting a new parkrun location each month across the state — bringing together veterans, first responders, and supporters for connection, movement, and mateship.
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Selfcare Event in the Barossa
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Participants in August's Outback Song Camp will showcase their compositions at the Grace Emily Hotel.
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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.
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Regenerate nature and yourself in Adelaide's beautiful Park Lands.
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The care—fall opening transforms a carpark rain garden into a sonic & vibrational performance where plants, water and human bodies converge.
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TOXIC SURF - stories, science and the grass-roots campaigns behind the harmful algal bloom.
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Roving community art oceanic lanterns to honour our ocean and call to action to protect and care for our waterways during the harmful algal bloom
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Learn how the newly re-built Rymill Lake has been designed with new features using treated water and raingardens to filter the water.
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Come and spend a morning learning about the City of Adelaide's Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail.
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Delve deeper into our understanding of gender and nature connection with this inaugural activity incorporating art and quiet dialogue.
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Back by popular demand - Jules Schiller hosts this Mosssy quiz night with a twist
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Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the wetland birds of Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park wetlands.
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Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the birds and wildflowers of Penola Conservation Park.
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Spend a morning in nature learning the art of nature journaling and bushcare in a beautiful bushland setting.
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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.
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Inclusive CommUnity Forest Event for All!
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Stitching by a waterfall - in a collective workshop to help sew together the large scale participatory artwork Community Waterway Portrait
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A guided hike for fit and adventurous people through Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park experiencing its hidden gems.
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A guided off-trail hike for fit and adventurous people through Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park experiencing its hidden gems.
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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with other bird nerds playing bingo and talking all things birds!
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Learn about the hooded plovers and other beach nesting birds that make their homes on the Fleurieu’s ocean beaches.
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Yoga, Hike, Sacred Landscapes, Nature's Soundbath
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Storytelling is one of the most beautiful ways to connect as humans. Join us on Peramangk Country to hear, learn & craft simple stories. Gain confidence & joy!
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Craig Wilkins, National Director of the Murray Darling Conservation Alliance will give a presentation of the challenges followed by Q&A.
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Flow with Yoga Chakra Guasha Immersion
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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.
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Spend your time in deep reflection and nourish your soul during an intimate and inspiring Nature Journaling workshop.
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Kenez draws a parallel between their hometownof Szeged bisected by the Tisza, the most Hungarian river’, and Ngankipari, sacred to Kaurna.
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Stories, wild encounters & Nature Play for the whole family
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Join us for a Story Walk adventure at Burchell Reserve!
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Explore the art of landscape illustration in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
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Learn to sketch natural landscapes in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
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Contemporary and classical chamber music inspired by water
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Join us for the official launch of our new repair cafe. Help us reduce waste, share skills and foster a more sustainable Prospect!
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Explore Gawler River on a gentle walk, engaging with ephemeral artworks, & guest presenters including artists, writers, environmental educators & historians.
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Unleash your imagination in our Curious Creatures Watercolour Workshop - where young artists design and paint their own fantastic creatures.
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Step into a world of imagination and create your own fairy tale character and world.
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Design and create your very own miniature fairy garden using tiny plants, sparkling decorations and other nature elements.
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Immersive art & Kadlitparri/Gawler River as a ‘food forest’. A collaboration between artist Laura Wills, chef Kane Pollard & The Food Forest
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Celebrate World Algae Day with fresh specimens and the latest research, as marine biologist Dr Bellgrove explores the vital role algae plays in our environment.
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Join Dr Alecia Bellgrove, Sally O’Connor and Jo Fife to explore the Southern Ocean’s intertidal wonders and discover the diversity of local algae.
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A land-based ritual of remembering—create, breathe, plunge, and reconnect in the wild flow of Kangaroo Island.
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Learn about the fascinating world of native freshwater fish conservation with Dr Sylvia Zukowski
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Illustrate the hidden beauty of local algae with artists Sally O’Connor and Jo Fife, blending art, science & close observation of the natural world.
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Take a break from the ground and step into the skies
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A wondrous workshop making blue printing using the ancient photogram technique of Cyanotype. Fun for all ages!
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The Nourished Path, a beautifully layered experience—mind, body, and spirit all held gently by nature.
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Join Cedric Varcoe for a powerful workshop, connecting Country through art.
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Join us for First Nations Ngarrindjeri story telling inside Kondoli the whale
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Kids will become junior paleontologists as they dive into an epic ball-pit excavation, searching for pieces to assemble a giant dinosaur.
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Inspired by 'Flow,' you'll learn how to create beautiful blue and white images using natural elements like leaves and flowers.
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With just sticks, rope and natural materials, children will dive into the ultimate cubby-building challenge.
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With just sticks, rope and natural materials, children will dive into the ultimate cubby-building challenge.
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Double feature for Nature Fest 2025! Magic Beach + Planet Wind with post-film Q&A by director Dominic Allen. 🌊🎬💨
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Come in your oodie or pjs, bring some friends and watch award-winning movie Flow.
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Using local flora as inspiration, explore pottery, printmaking or painting in a collaborative environment for art enthusiasts at all stages
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Come and explore your local reserve! Reconnect with nature at Little Para through cubby building, birdwatching, and student-led tours.
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A literary event bringing to the stage some of Adelaide's most impressive nature writers for an evening of readings and discussion.
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Step into this free family-friendly event blending ecology, culture, and solidarity, as we mark World Habitat Day with a focus on West Papua and local issues.
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Speakers, storytellers, and artists sharing knowledge and lived experience. A visual and sensory journey through West Papua's landscapes and biodiversity.
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Keeping natural plant regeneration flowing with this opportunity to learn about different propagation techniques for Eremophila.
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Join us for a hands-on Bush Medicine Workshop, where we explore the healing power of native plants.
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Be led by our Aboriginal tour guide as we get our zen on and connect to the ancient lands of the Kaurna people.
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Join our Kaurna guide for an immersive bushwalking experience through the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park.
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Explore Aboriginal ingenuity and traditional ways of living with this hands on Wodli Building Workshop for children.
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Join us for a hands-on spear making workshop led by our Kaurna facilitator using traditional techniques and modern resources.
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Join our Kaurna artist for a hands on workshop where you’ll learn the traditional practice of wood carving.
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care—fall is an immersive installation artwork that transforms a carpark into an environment where plants, water & sonic vibrations converge
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Experience the mesmerizing flow of micro-bat sounds as they dance through the night sky.
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Flow back to the past as you immerse yourself in the forest rich in heritage.
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A sensory journey through Adelaide’s Central Market & Chinatown, where flavour awakens through the power of smell.
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The ‘Be Natural’ Poetry Slam is an inclusive competitive event with the broad theme of nature and what it means to you.
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Véra Ada's Nature Festival exhibition at Gallery Flaneur, explores the new and existing photographs taken in nature while in a flow state.
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A Photographic Exhibition Celebrating South Australia’s Unique Wilderness
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Join Burka-Senior Man Karl Winda Telfer, listen and understand the Dreaming Track's significance and its cultural and spiritual renewal.
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A happy, magical place jam-packed with mosaics immersed in nature with its creative and quirky garden.
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A stunning spectacle of flowers, foliage and fragrance in a pretty cottage garden
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A much-loved garden with a diverse collection of plants, veggies and fruit trees grown using organic principles
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Walk, run or ride a loop around Adelaide completely through beautiful Park Lands! Join the hosted 9am walking group or go at your own pace in your own time.
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Cultural experience of weaving with Kaurna woman
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Join our evening ‘Meditation By Moonlight’ under the powerful Aries Supermoon and connect with your mind, body and soul.
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Let yourself surrender to stillness within a candlebark forest as healing soundscapes soothe your body, mind and soul.
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Celebrate native forests with Bob Brown Foundation at Forest Fest! Join us for live music, food, crafting, and education from activists
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Explore the tide line and jetty pylons with us to learn all about the amazing things we can find right here on our local beaches.
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Walk the coast path with volunteers from local dunes groups to learn about this place, the plants & animals from those who know it well.
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Cox Creek is integral our identity, belonging, wellbeing and sense of place. What if we put this into words?
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Buzz into the world of native bees at this fun, hands-on workshop for curious nature loving kids.
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Join us for a fun-filled outdoor crafting session in the Pirrku garden! Kids ages 4–14 can get creative with nature-inspired crafts.
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Join us for a mindful walk by the ocean.
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Join Dr Tabatha Forbes and create elegant botanical drawings inspired by specimens from the beautiful gardens of Carrick Hill.
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Experience a guided mindfulness meditation complemented by the soothing sounds of the harp while you relax in nature.
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As the world quiets at dusk, a new rhythm takes over - one of movement, sound, and unseen connections.
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An exhibition of artistic photographic images of birds in and out of their environment to invoke curiosity.
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Experience the beauty of the Pakapakanthi/ Victoria Park wetland at dawn followed by a 30-minute, nature-inspired, piano sound journey
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A calm, creative space ~ experience the soothing flow of tea blending ~ in tune with nature.
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Come along to an informative and engaging workshop to learn about the endangered Fairy Tern and other coastal birds that live on our coast.
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Curious about how to restore and support healthy Port River flows?
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A profound presentation exploring how we can listen to the natural world, and what we can learn from doing so.
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Spot native birds and learn their calls on a free guided walk through Victoria Park’s wetlands and woodlands led by Birds SA and ReBird the Ranges.
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Explore this endangered candlebark forest, discovering precious wildflowers in our 20 acre nature sanctuary, while sipping on a wine
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Come and learn how to divide and repot native seedlings for a revegetation project at this hands on propagation workshop!
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Surrounded by nature, you will be transported to another time as this soulful tribute to the First Ladies of Song drift through the forest
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Learn how Gemtree’s sustainable practices produce vibrant wines during a seated tasting paired with a plate showcasing native ingredients
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Explore this unique linear trail and discover the native plant corridor created along the way. Learn from the people caring for this place.
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Enjoy a guided walk by a local resident to discover the beautiful and historic trees within the suburbs.
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A sensory-rich nature play experience for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.
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Escape to Sinclair’s Gully – where wine meets wilderness. Handcraft your very own bottle of sparkling using old-world traditional methods
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A day of nature play, environmental education and family fun with local vendors, makers and producers at our Hutt Street Monthly Markets.
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Create your own collage using natural materials with community artist, Alan Shepard.
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An exhibition delving into the heart of nature, featuring the work of three Nature Foundation Artist in Residency Program recipients.
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Nature Trivia is back for 2025. An event for the nature enthusiasts, eco-curious, hikers and outdoorsy folks!
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An immersive workshop blending eastern philosophy and western science to reconnect you with nature, creativity, and your inner rhythm.
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A free, accessible, exciting, and immersive workshop teaching participants all about citizen science, BioBlitz events, and iNaturalist!
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Let nature guide the print and the process
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Take a unique pic of the urban or parklands environment of City South to be running for a cash prize!
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A Mini Music Festival - The Maes (Vic) & Naomi Keyte (SA) live in the Outdoor Tree Theatre alongside guided biodiversity walks & talks.
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Start your day surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature as Bungala Park awakens. This walk will let you slow down and take it all in
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An immersive workshop blending eastern philosophy and western science to reconnect you with nature, creativity, and your inner rhythm.
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In the arboretum, nature’s flow always surrounds - and gently captures you. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Embrace the flow of the labyrinth as a metaphor for the flow of life and nature, through nature journaling and reflection.
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A beach ramble discovering the creatures, plants and other treasures that wash up on the shoreline and live on the reef.
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Join us for guided spotlight and morning walks inside the feral predator-proof fence at Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary!
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We will take participants on a guided tour of our wonderful Flying-Fox Colony and then proceed to watch the spectacular fly-out.
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Float down the River Torrens aboard the iconic Popeye with paint brush in one hand and cocktail in the other and step-by-step guidance!
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Join us to discover the fascinating lives of migratory shorebirds which visit the Gulf St Vincent coast for six months each year.
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Adelaide Bird Club brings together local bird lovers for casual birdwatching meetups, photography, and nature walks around South Australia's best birding spots.
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Find your flow in nature with a mindful bird photography walk. Watch, listen, and capture the rhythm of the wild.
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Hundreds of events, encounters, and experiences to celebrate our love of nature in South Australia.
