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Join us for a field trip to Yundi Nature Conservancy with Ngarrindjeri storyteller, Mark Koolmatrie and Restoration Ecologist, John Fargher.
Join us for a field trip to Yundi Nature Conservancy with Ngarrindjeri storyteller, Mark Koolmatrie and Restoration Ecologist, John Fargher.
Explore the unique coastal landscape at Thompson Beach on a citizen science adventure guided by marine biologists.
Bring your kids these school holidays to the extinct volcano Lake Leake for a paddle
Bring your kids these school holidays to get up close with some native wildlife!
Bring your kids these school holidays to get up close with some native wildlife!
Find out about the importance of hollows and build your own nesting box for your garden.
This hands-on workshop explores the natural rhythm of clay and plants, bringing people together through creativity and biophilia.
Three venues. Local wine. Gourmet bites. One unforgettable walk.
Come and make a unique bird feeder using recycled materials.
Yoga in the Park invites you to move with the rhythms of nature - flowing with the breeze, the sun and the earth beneath your feet.
Yoga in the Park invites you to move with the rhythms of nature - flowing with the breeze, the sun and the earth beneath your feet.
A one-day citizen science event where community members, scientists, and nature lovers team up to monitor the health of local waterways.
An evening of multigenerational connection amongst biologists, over beers.
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.
A soul-stirring experience in nature pairing the healing presence of horses with the relaxing flow of live acoustic music.
Come and make a unique bird feeder using recycled materials.
Visit the Tea House and experience the flow of tea, nature, and connection in Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.
Let love (and veggies) grow! Join us for a seed sowing workshop, speed dating style!
Enjoy a hike through Mt Osmond reserve with Buddy Up friends
3 Day kayaking expedition on the Murray River
Running on the sand
We’re hitting a new parkrun location each month across the state — bringing together veterans, first responders, and supporters for connection, movement, and mateship.
Selfcare Event in the Barossa
Join us for the screening of films by Surfers for Climate and Open Space Contemporary Arts featuring local surfers, artists and industries.
Participants in August's Outback Song Camp will showcase their compositions at the Grace Emily Hotel.
Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.
Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.
Come along and discover the incredible lifecycle of the Short-finned Eel, told through drawings and narration by students from the Yahl Primary school.
In collaboration with Slow Food SA, join us "After Dark" at the Adelaide Central Market to enjoy a Seafood dinner event.
Join us for a Ranger-guided kayak in Coffin Bay National Park on the Southern Eyre Peninsula
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.
Join in on this fun, unique and interactive journey in Cleland Wildlife Park, and discover more about our wetlands and what lies beneath the surface.
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.
Limited numbers on The Deck at Coorong Life Hosted by our Artist In Residence
A hands-on cultural experience for women + kids to connect, create, and heal on Kaurna Country.
Building eco-resilience through art and community. Painting and storytelling with Mel Koolmatrie, focusing on active hope as we face the harmful algal bloom.
Regenerate nature and yourself in Adelaide's beautiful Park Lands.
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.
The care—fall opening transforms a carpark rain garden into a sonic & vibrational performance where plants, water and human bodies converge.
Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the birds of the Valley Lakes, Mt Gambier.
Discover local First Nations fire culture and your own innate relationship with the element of fire in this hands on experience.
Find out how to design and care for a garden with plants that are indigenous to the City of Onkaparinga council region
A relaxing afternoon learning the art of mosaics with Jan Obst while learning about how you can contribute to Red-tailed Black Cockatoo conservation.
TOXIC SURF - stories, science and the grass-roots campaigns behind the harmful algal bloom.
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
Make illuminated oceanic sculptures and lanterns for the TOXIC SURF community roving art as we join together to honour our marine life & ocean.
Help grow koala food for Cleland Conservation Park, explore Kuitpo Forest, and hear from Rangers caring for koalas and country.
Learn how the newly re-built Rymill Lake has been designed with new features using treated water and raingardens to filter the water.
Come and spend a morning learning about the City of Adelaide's Wirrarninthi Environmental Education Trail.
Delve deeper into our understanding of gender and nature connection with this inaugural activity incorporating art and quiet dialogue.
A special evening of breathtaking photography, scientific investigation, and sustainable creative expression.
Back by popular demand - Jules Schiller hosts this Mosssy quiz night with a twist
Follow a self-guided tour of works in the AGSA collection inspired by the Nature Festival 2025 theme Flow. Take your own path through the Gallery to each of the highlighted works, there is no set order to the tour.
South Australian artist Brad Darkson discusses key works and their relationship with nature.
Hear from Craig Wilkins, National Director Murray Darling Conservation Alliance, in discussion with an AGSA Curator as they talk about our states reliance and long term relationship with water.
Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the wetland birds of Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park wetlands.
Join Hugh Possingham, Nature Festival's Bird Lover in Residence, as he explores the birds and wildflowers of Penola Conservation Park.
Spend a morning in nature learning the art of nature journaling and bushcare in a beautiful bushland setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusive CommUnity Forest Event for All!
Bloody Earth is a ritualistic performance evoking the birth of a creature from the land itself. Through movement, mud, paint, and water.
ILA and flora&faunavisions present a world premiere, Adelaide exclusive, immersive, interactive experience.
Government House Spring Open Day will be held on Sunday, 12 October in conjunction with the South Australia’s Nature Festival
Take storytelling to a new level with looking at how to tell and write stories that support with change and challenge.
Celebrate the official launch of Community Waterway Portrait alongside First Creek, submit your photo and stitch into the evolving artwork.
Come and experience Mount Burr Swamp with Nature Glenelg Trust. Hear about and see fish, frogs and birds which call this wetland home.
Join park rangers as we walk with renowned artist Rebecca McEwan and understand her journey with the river. We will create art and listen to the river's gifts.
Find shared flow and hope through ritual that connects us to self, each other and country.
This is a paint and sip like no other. In the idyllic setting of Howards Vineyard terrace, our workshop will induce a blissful state of flow
Flow through the gallery and explore movement, making and nature in celebration of Nature Festival.
Join us on the First Friday of every month with an eclectic and ever-changing curated program of live music, talks and tours.
We will explore the role of seeds in ecological restoration and the importance of seasonality and intergenerational caring for nature
Stitching by a waterfall - in a collective workshop to help sew together the large scale participatory artwork Community Waterway Portrait
Come along and learn Traditional weaving techniques and have a yarn with First Nations Boandik artists and weavers
Join the Bowerbird Collective and soprano Bethany Hill in the stunning Top House of Coriole Winery as they take you on an intimate musical journey.
Join the Bowerbird Collective and soprano Bethany Hill in the stunning grounds of Carrick Hill as they take you on an intimate musical journey.
From cheeky bird larrikins to mystical murmurations, comedian Jason Chong and bird guru Hugh Possingham investigate the extraordinary brilliance of birds.
A guided hike for fit and adventurous people through Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park experiencing its hidden gems.
A guided off-trail hike for fit and adventurous people through Kauwi-marnirla Field River Conservation Park experiencing its hidden gems.
Events registered after 31 Jul - listed above
A guided social group ride connecting riders with the Adelaide Parklands nature by full moon. It's also a fund-raiser for ABK workshops.
A collective photography, drawing and stitching project.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with other bird nerds playing bingo and talking all things birds!
Join us for a morning of nature and art where both kids and big kids (aka grown-ups) will create their own nature-inspired artwork.
Discover the historic garden and restored habitat at Michael Perry Reserve in the City of Burnside.
Explore the flow of Earth’s waters through the lens of Earth Observation
A community event to celebrate, connect, and share.
A short film detailing the creative process of This could be ruby saltbush / Kurdanyitpi project by Rosina Possingham and Dominic Guerrera.
A two-hour workshop where participants will learn basic cyanotypes, featuring text and elements from the natural environment.
Learn about the hooded plovers and other beach nesting birds that make their homes on the Fleurieu’s ocean beaches.
A calming indoor yoga session for teens to stretch, breathe and reconnect – with themselves and the natural rhythms around them.
The TIMELIGHT experience blends science, nature, philosophy, and design.
Experience the diversity, productivity and abundance that flows from the Gawler River and through The Food Forest on a guided tour.
Yoga, Hike, Sacred Landscapes, Nature's Soundbath
Come and try 3D painting in VR
Join us in Andamooka for Opal Evolution. A luminous outback festival where opal meets light, story, and stars under the desert sky.
Flow & Grow: Start the session with gentle nature-inspired yoga poses followed by creating seed balls to take home or scatter in local green space
Bring the family along to explore Michael Perry Reserve while searching for our clues on this self-guided Treasure Hunt.
Come along and learn Traditional weaving techniques and have a yarn with First Nations Boandik artists and weavers Sonya, Suzy and Sarah Smith.
Discover wildlife apartments, the wood-wide-web, and trees that existed before Adelaide. A guided walk through Hazelwood Park.
Join a curator for a dive into some curious and sublime ways in which water is conjured and transformed in the visual, sound and land arts.
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!
TOXIC SURF explores the deep interconnectedness of water & community living through ecological destruction caused by the harmful algal bloom
Enjoy a 1 hour guided walk around Port Adelaide before boarding a boat for a 90 minute river cruise to the ship graveyard and dolphins sanctuary.
Participate in a fun family adventure through Kensington Gardens Reserve! Discover the wonders of trees by hunting for special tree tags
Slow & flow. Melt into 2 hours of nature and nourishing yourself: open fires, hot herbal teas, shinrin yoku, play with clay, weaving; cup filling in the bush...
Learn about the goals and progress of the $1.97 million Cox Creek Restoration Project, connect with local volunteer groups
Sometimes you go with the flow, Sometimes you wonder where that flow did go! Gather together and enjoy a nature story full of wonder.
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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.
Flow with Yoga Chakra Guasha Immersion
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.
Soothe the soul and engage the senses during this intimate and feel-good session of mindfulness.
An intimate, immersive harvest experience with a seasonal three-course lunch by our head chef.
Join us to learn the art of making a basket drey "an artificial home for ringtail possums" It's a fun and inexpensive activity.
Long time collaborators – Alyssa Powell-Ascura and Louis come together to celebrate the the diverse community in Onkaparinga.
Spend your time in deep reflection and nourish your soul during an intimate and inspiring Nature Journaling workshop.
Learn about plants that were once considered useful, now known as Wild and Weedy Plants growing in Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Nature-inspired craft morning designed to connect young minds with bugs, gardens, and creativity.
Kenez draws a parallel between their hometownof Szeged bisected by the Tisza, the most Hungarian river’, and Ngankipari, sacred to Kaurna.
Children become “Mini Farmers” for a day. A playful & educational immersion into farm life with hands-on learning on nature & growing food
One of three exhibitions which celebrate flow through mindfulness, deep observation, paint and community.
This mindfulness experience blends the grounding qualities of a cacao & tea ceremony with a free flowing approach to drawing from nature.
Wander and wonder at the spring native orchids in our private heritage protected stringybark bushland on the banks of the Finniss River
Join us for a celebration of all things olive at the vibrant Olive Festival held at the picturesque Beaumont House!
Stories, wild encounters & Nature Play for the whole family
Immerse yourself in the FLOW of blue, come in escape, pause, breathe, create within the quiet, reflection nature of being with water.
Join us for a Story Walk adventure at Burchell Reserve!
Get hands-on to build new homes for these endangered marsupials as we restore their habitat on the banks of the Finniss River
Sculpt or paint in 3D space. Hold a virtual brush, pencil, or tool of your choice & flow. 15min timeslots. Fresh air. No experience required
An intimate piano concert where melodies ebb and flow like the tide beneath a full moon.
Dive in and try Botanical printing on paper. You will create two small paper artworks - a talisman - a personal connection with Nature.
See Eco and Botanical printing, Nature Photography and Nature Word Play. Add a message to the Gratitude Tree or make a Talisman for Nature.
Discover local Beach-Nesting Birds with an informative workshop, a walk on the beach, and learn how you can help them survive.
Connect with nature and find your flow, a special garden yoga session in our Clifford Street Community Garden.
Capture nature’s beauty through landscape illustration in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
Explore the art of landscape illustration in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
Learn to sketch natural landscapes in this watercolour workshop with illustrator Lauren Mullinder.
A guided walking tour of the beautiful St Clair wetlands exploring the flowing connections between ecology, engineering and health!
Contemporary and classical chamber music inspired by water
A relaxed hands on session where you'll learn the basics of linocut printmaking, while enjoying a glass of wine.
Join us for the official launch of our new repair cafe. Help us reduce waste, share skills and foster a more sustainable Prospect!
Create your own unique animal characters in this fun watercolour workshop for young artists.
Ditch burnout & unlock fat loss the woman’s way
Explore Gawler River on a gentle walk, engaging with ephemeral artworks, & guest presenters including artists, writers, environmental educators & historians.
A Women’s Wellness Event 🌿
Unleash your imagination in our Curious Creatures Watercolour Workshop - where young artists design and paint their own fantastic creatures.
A rare remnant of native vegetation in the western suburbs, hidden on Adelaide Airport land, with birdwatching opportunities.
Visit Sophie 2.0 for a guided tour and ephemeral art
Step into a world of imagination and create your own fairy tale character and world.
Design and create your very own miniature fairy garden using tiny plants, sparkling decorations and other nature elements.
Immersive art & Kadlitparri/Gawler River as a ‘food forest’. A collaboration between artist Laura Wills, chef Kane Pollard & The Food Forest
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.
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.
A land-based ritual of remembering—create, breathe, plunge, and reconnect in the wild flow of Kangaroo Island.
A family-friendly picnic exploring nature, play, storytelling, and songs to celebrate Flying Start preschool with your little ones!
A Sunset of Nature Connection and Evening of Deep Ecological Expression.
Join Nature Play SA at Carrick Hill for a hands-on workshop. Create flower crowns or nature masks and explore flower pressing.
Discover ten charming little fairy doors hidden across outdoor locations across Prospect, each featuring their own fairytale story.
Learn about the fascinating world of native freshwater fish conservation with Dr Sylvia Zukowski
Illustrate the hidden beauty of local algae with artists Sally O’Connor and Jo Fife, blending art, science & close observation of the natural world.
Take a break from the ground and step into the skies
Join us for a picnic and heartwarming, old-fashioned re-telling of Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic by Mr. Badger himself.
Mapping waterways with wax, paper and thread, exploring the artist's connection to landscape—each gesture an ode to memory and place.
Join us for the premier of Murray's Mission: a fun & educational video series for 3-8 year olds, exploring the magic of the River Murray.
Improve your memory by incorporating landscape
Kids are invited to get creative and grow something special.
Learn the traditional art of basket weaving in this hands-on workshop hosted by Marra Dreaming.
Listen, look and learn as we explore poetry with RubinA by Third Creek and respond to our natural environment in and through The Arts.
A wondrous workshop making blue printing using the ancient photogram technique of Cyanotype. Fun for all ages!
Embodied Ecologies invites participants to move in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, dancing in flow with nature and community
Discover how nature speaks when we listen with our whole being. An embodied journey into connection.
The Nourished Path, a beautifully layered experience—mind, body, and spirit all held gently by nature.
Turn coastal weeds into colour! A hands-on solar dye workshop blending ecology, creativity, and climate conversation.
A journey along the riverbank, from Elder Park to Pinky Flat, where you will encounter surprises from the past and take part in action for the future.
A hands-on workshop where participants will make a nourishing elderberry syrup to support health as guests transition through the seasons.
Join Cedric Varcoe for a powerful workshop, connecting Country through art.
Create and play in nature through art! Sensory nature connection activities for the wellbeing of all, so we can all find our flow again!
Hands on on experience of identifying and propagate indigenous plants. Take away your pots to what you produce (with growing instructions.)
Join us for First Nations Ngarrindjeri story telling inside Kondoli the whale
Discover local Beach-Nesting Birds with an informative and engaging workshop, a walk on the beach, and learn how you can help them survive.
Kids will become junior paleontologists as they dive into an epic ball-pit excavation, searching for pieces to assemble a giant dinosaur.
Inspired by 'Flow,' you'll learn how to create beautiful blue and white images using natural elements like leaves and flowers.
Learn the timeless art of coil weaving with Aboriginal cultural consultant and artist Nikki Carabette.
With just sticks, rope and natural materials, children will dive into the ultimate cubby-building challenge.
Learn creative ways to repair and transform your worn-out jeans, jackets and other denim items into unique pieces.
“Ditch the screen, get mucky with worms, hunt fairy doors and fuel up on soup around the fire at Jetty Farm’s Syntropic Flow.”
Enjoy the great outdoors at Minlagawi Gum Flat!
A nature-packed experience with a live show, art activity, and wilderness walk!
Double feature for Nature Fest 2025! Magic Beach + Planet Wind with post-film Q&A by director Dominic Allen. 🌊🎬💨
Enter a world of intricate creativity where art meets nature ! Tiny ArtWorks showcases the talents of Visual Arts students by Adelaide College of Arts, TAFE SA.
Nests made by women reflecting on and capturing the essence of a place or connection in nature that fills them with a sense of wellbeing
An multidisciplinary exhibition by Shenshen Zheng. Zheng invites viewers to loosen control, to listen deeply, and to acknowledge the agency of matter and land.
Buzz & Nest: A Hands-On Habitat Workshop for Young Eco-Champions. (ages 11–16) Get ready to connect with nature in this creative and inspiring workshop!
Join on this Community Gardening Bus Tour and experience our Community Gardens and the beautiful Community-developed and maintained gardens
Come in your oodie or pjs, bring some friends and watch award-winning movie Flow.
Using local flora as inspiration, explore pottery, printmaking or painting in a collaborative environment for art enthusiasts at all stages
Hike together, then learn how to swap digital dependency for real connections with nature and community.
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.
Come and explore your local reserve! Reconnect with nature at Little Para through cubby building, birdwatching, and student-led tours.
A literary event bringing to the stage some of Adelaide's most impressive nature writers for an evening of readings and discussion.
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.
Speakers, storytellers, and artists sharing knowledge and lived experience. A visual and sensory journey through West Papua's landscapes and biodiversity.
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!
Want to grow food and flowers for next to nothing? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn composting, worm farming & propagation
Stroll the orchard, gather blooms, and paint with ink and watercolours at Glen Ewin Estate—a creative, nature-inspired Pick, Paint & Sip.
Keeping natural plant regeneration flowing with this opportunity to learn about different propagation techniques for Eremophila.
Celebrate nature and community with us! Fruit & Veg Swap is a wonderful opportunity to share the surplus from your garden with community.
Join us for a wonderful night searching for the nocturnal wildlife in the Adelaide Parklands. How many can you find?
Join us for a hands-on Bush Medicine Workshop, where we explore the healing power of native plants.
Learn about the Hooded Plover and other beach-nesting birds that make their home on the Fleurieu's beaches
Get ready to explore, play, and connect with nature at Woodhouse Wetland Wonders - a family-friendly scavenger hunt and nature walk.
Be led by our Aboriginal tour guide as we get our zen on and connect to the ancient lands of the Kaurna people.
Explore South Australia's native frogs with expert Steve Walker and hear about the research helping us understand them better.
Join our Kaurna guide for an immersive bushwalking experience through the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park.
Explore Aboriginal ingenuity and traditional ways of living with this hands on Wodli Building Workshop for children.
Join us for a hands-on spear making workshop led by our Kaurna facilitator using traditional techniques and modern resources.
Discover how to create a microbat nesting box using recycled timber.
Join our Kaurna artist for a hands on workshop where you’ll learn the traditional practice of wood carving.
care—fall is an immersive installation artwork that transforms a carpark into an environment where plants, water & sonic vibrations converge
Walk with us along the coastline and journey through one of Kaurna’s most significant creation stories – the Tjilbruke Dreaming.
Experience the mesmerizing flow of micro-bat sounds as they dance through the night sky.
Reconnect mind, body and spirit through a gentle and beginner friendly mindfulness practice rooted in deep connection to Country.
Flow back to the past as you immerse yourself in the forest rich in heritage.
The BSSA is hosting its annual fundraiser quiz night! Join us for a night of fun and games to raise funds for our 2026 research grants.
A sensory journey through Adelaide’s Central Market & Chinatown, where flavour awakens through the power of smell.
The ‘Be Natural’ Poetry Slam is an inclusive competitive event with the broad theme of nature and what it means to you.
Join Bushcare Guides, discover how to boost biodiversity, with practical tips for your garden and ideas to protect Australia's Big Backyard
Véra Ada's Nature Festival exhibition at Gallery Flaneur, explores the new and existing photographs taken in nature while in a flow state.
A Photographic Exhibition Celebrating South Australia’s Unique Wilderness
Experience a stunning photographic journey into South Australia’s remaining wilderness areas and hear about the urgent need to protect them.
Join Burka-Senior Man Karl Winda Telfer, listen and understand the Dreaming Track's significance and its cultural and spiritual renewal.
A happy, magical place jam-packed with mosaics immersed in nature with its creative and quirky garden.
A stunning spectacle of flowers, foliage and fragrance in a pretty cottage garden
A much-loved garden with a diverse collection of plants, veggies and fruit trees grown using organic principles
Visit this serene, secluded and special space including a Kaurna garden with edible native plants and herbs
Celebrate Nature Festival 2025 with the Adelaide City Libraries!
Forest Flow blends ceremony, contrast therapy & time to sketch tidal flora—inviting stillness, connection & creative reflection.
Participate in an art experience where families, children and visitors of all ages to create a large-scale, collaborative river artwork.
Immersive sunset poetry concert. Traverse a live landcare site, into a meditation on the nature of change, hope, and what we cannot see.
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.
Cultural experience of weaving with Kaurna woman
Join our evening ‘Meditation By Moonlight’ under the powerful Aries Supermoon and connect with your mind, body and soul.
Let yourself surrender to stillness within a candlebark forest as healing soundscapes soothe your body, mind and soul.
Celebrate native forests with Bob Brown Foundation at Forest Fest! Join us for live music, food, crafting, and education from activists
Experience the ancient craft of basketry, using Knotless Netting and plants from our gardens, creating a beautiful and functional form. Beginners welcome.
“Elderly” with curious minds – dare to rekindle and play, provoking questions about longevity with the support of roots, trunks and branches
Connect with nature with an invitation to inspire written expression, creativity & release on paper or in the sand with effortless flow.
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.
Walk the coast path with volunteers from local dunes groups to learn about this place, the plants & animals from those who know it well.
Slow down, tune in, and create from your connection with nature in a small group and learn about EcoArt therapy.
Slow down, reflect and reconnect with yourself and the natural world through art, mindfulness, journalling and nature connection.
Children will learn basic navigation skills through games and nature play. Rotate through varied activities and enjoy learning new skills outdoors.
Using the Flow Weaves concept, men will connect, move, play and solve problems together with the support of roots, trunks and branches.
Cox Creek is integral our identity, belonging, wellbeing and sense of place. What if we put this into words?
Listener, will the stories, like nature delight, capture, entertain? Yes. Maybe giggles, sighs, inspiration and goose-bumps as well!
Pick up an Orienteering map and discover a new sport. Experience nature differently. New fun maze race option available. Come and try it.
Free family fun in nature! Join us for crafts, cubbies, sand-play, a scavenger hunt, mandalas & mural-making in a magical nature play space.
Discover the worlds oldest living culture through our walking tour & connect to Country, nature and history in the serene Botanic Gardens.
Storyteller Ron Kandelaars brings to life the rich tapestry of South Australia’s history, landscapes, and unforgettable personalities.
Flow gently into a day of nature and sound immersion, with mindful basket weaving. An invitation to slow down and reconnect with the natural world.
Caring for Wittelbee Community Day: Enjoy damper and a BBQ, join in tree planting, a beach clean-up, and more fun activities to care for our coastal community!
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
Discover unique wildlife, hear stories about Australian wildlife, and learn how we’re protecting species like the Murray-Darling carpet python!
Join acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch for an inspiring author talk on his book ‘Deep Listening to Nature’.
Buzz into the world of native bees at this fun, hands-on workshop for curious nature loving kids.
A lively adventure where nature, music and imagination flow together in a joyful show full of singing, dancing and discovery!
Explore the lifecycle of butterflies at this interactive storytelling experience. Craft a butterfly and help it flutter through the garden.
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor crafting session in the Pirrku garden! Kids ages 4–14 can get creative with nature-inspired crafts.
Join us for a mindful walk by the ocean.
Nurragi Winmun – Bush Medicine Mixing & Clay Creations with Kyla McHughes
Nurragi Winmun – Bush Medicine Mixing & Clay Creations with Kyla McHughes
Discover the delicate beauty of nature through the eyes of Tamara Filatov and Larissa Rogacheva
Enjoy an experience out on the water with the Kaurna- Ngarringjeri- Yankunytjatjara – Elder, Allan Sumner.
Learn how to design a garden that attracts and supports native butterflies.
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Exploring South Australia's unique environmental histories
Explore, through a guided walk, how flow shapes the ecology of the Port River and how the river, and its inhabitants, influence us.
Join Dr Tabatha Forbes and create elegant botanical drawings inspired by specimens from the beautiful gardens of Carrick Hill.
Wiggle, swirl, squish and create. Silly Seaweed is a joyful, hands-on workshop that sparks curiosity about our coastal world.
Wiggle, swirl, squish and create. Silly Seaweed is a joyful, hands-on workshop that sparks curiosity about our coastal world.
Experience a guided mindfulness meditation complemented by the soothing sounds of the harp while you relax in nature.
As the world quiets at dusk, a new rhythm takes over - one of movement, sound, and unseen connections.
An exhibition of artistic photographic images of birds in and out of their environment to invoke curiosity.
Chris Bryant and John Boland describe their journey caring for their urban farm and magnificent Mallee wonderland.
Experience the beauty of the Pakapakanthi/ Victoria Park wetland at dawn followed by a 30-minute, nature-inspired, piano sound journey
A calm, creative space ~ experience the soothing flow of tea blending ~ in tune with nature.
Dive into your local Marine environment over a drink at Port Augusta Coastcare’s engaging "Science in the Pub" event—where community meets c
Explore the stunning Adelaide coastline at a slow pace as the sun rises while taking the time to get creative & ground in nature.
Come along to an informative and engaging workshop to learn about the endangered Fairy Tern and other coastal birds that live on our coast.
Immerse yourself in a nautical world with Musewood as they celebrate music of the ocean in the surrounds of the SA Maritime Museum.
'Flow' is an exhibition of artworks that responds to the inherent interconnectedness shared by artists and nature.
Rising star LENI brings his powerful acoustic performance of soulful original Alt R&B Folk to the heart of this mystical candlebark forest
Escape to the hills for an enchanting afternoon of wine, nature, and the soulful, jazz-infused sounds of Courteney Hooper under the gums
Learn line drawing & shading to create beautiful botanical sketches of flowers, leaves & seeds in this creative intro class!
Explore watercolour techniques & connect with herbs through art. Paint a calming, beautiful herbal collection for health & pleasure!
Learn to draw expressive native Australian flowers using pen & ink, with simple design techniques and a touch of colour!
Learn contour techniques & shading to make your botanical drawings pop! Master pen & ink skills in this creative plant-focused class.
A hands-on workshop where students explore how imaginative design and landscapes can help create regenerative, sustainable communities.
Curious about how to restore and support healthy Port River flows?
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.
A profound presentation exploring how we can listen to the natural world, and what we can learn from doing so.
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.
Escape in our mystical forest as the acoustic sounds of internationally acclaimed First Nations artist Glenn Skuthorpe soothe your soul
Be transported to another place and time in this ancient forest, as Siobhan’s voice and harp take you on a mystical Celtic journey
Explore this endangered candlebark forest, discovering precious wildflowers in our 20 acre nature sanctuary, while sipping on a wine
Come and learn how to divide and repot native seedlings for a revegetation project at this hands on propagation workshop!
Surrounded by nature, you will be transported to another time as this soulful tribute to the First Ladies of Song drift through the forest
An opportunity to share and care for The Gums Reserve, exploring Nature and our physical and emotional connection.
Featuring award-winning ZÖJ - Gelareh Pour (voice, Kamancheh, Qeychak),Brian O’Dwyer (Drum Kit) with Brett Langsford (Guitar)
Celebrate Carrick Hill's roses with watercolour - explore techniques that balance control with creative flow.
Uncover the biodiversity, wildlife and remnant trees of Heywood Park on this guided walk. Learn from the people caring for this place.
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.
A cultural walk and talk at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves with First Nations Elder Aunty Michelle Jacquelin-Furr.
Learn how Gemtree’s sustainable practices produce vibrant wines during a seated tasting paired with a plate showcasing native ingredients
Explore this unique linear trail and discover the native plant corridor created along the way. Learn from the people caring for this place.
Enjoy a guided walk by a local resident to discover the beautiful and historic trees within the suburbs.
A sensory-rich nature play experience for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.
Glide through peaceful mangroves and spot wild dolphins in their natural habitat on Adelaide’s top-rated kayaking adventure!
Escape to Sinclair’s Gully – where wine meets wilderness. Handcraft your very own bottle of sparkling using old-world traditional methods
Join us for an evening of rollicking jigs & heartfelt songs and stories, as the Fiddle Chicks' voice and violins drift through the forest
Come and celebrate the Nature Festival at Sensory Storytime talking about and feeling the 'Flow'
A day of nature play, environmental education and family fun with local vendors, makers and producers at our Hutt Street Monthly Markets.
Create your own collage using natural materials with community artist, Alan Shepard.
Panel-Our waters in a changing climate-the concept of FLOW is central to understanding life in the CLLMM region - Where the fresh water meets salt.
Opening night for Nature Festival at the Gallery at St Peters Town Hall, featuring the work of five nature inspired artists.
A photography exhibition studying the lives of insects and spiders in natural and unnatural environments, they are essential to the health of life on earth.
‘the way they move through air’ brings together painting, digital art, poetry, and journal entries to explore birds as both subject and symbol.
An exhibition delving into the heart of nature, featuring the work of three Nature Foundation Artist in Residency Program recipients.
Nature Trivia is back for 2025. An event for the nature enthusiasts, eco-curious, hikers and outdoorsy folks!
What is the role of the arts and storytelling in addressing climate change?
Join a screening of the inspiring documentary Rising Up, following Kal Glanznig as he uncovers stories of hope and solutions to the climate and plastic crisis
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An immersive workshop blending eastern philosophy and western science to reconnect you with nature, creativity, and your inner rhythm.
A free, accessible, exciting, and immersive workshop teaching participants all about citizen science, BioBlitz events, and iNaturalist!
Discover the last major remnant of native coastal vegetation in the greater Adelaide region.
We are nature. Discover your own sense of flow through this hands-on, engaging workshop designed to help you flourish by embracing nature.
Let nature guide the print and the process
Take a unique pic of the urban or parklands environment of City South to be running for a cash prize!
A Mini Music Festival - The Maes (Vic) & Naomi Keyte (SA) live in the Outdoor Tree Theatre alongside guided biodiversity walks & talks.
Forest Bathing is an opportunity to immerse your senses, slow down and reconnect with nature's rhythm. Awaken presence, ease stress, and find calm.
Whether you are creative or not, this is the workshop for you. Make your own basket with fabrics and organic natural resources supplied. Cherish your creativity!
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
We are offering the opportunity to take a creative approach and try to visually capture “going with the flow’.
Celebrate Carrick Hill’s roses with watercolour—explore techniques that balance control with creative flow.
An immersive workshop blending eastern philosophy and western science to reconnect you with nature, creativity, and your inner rhythm.
Join one of Australia's finest Botanical Scientific Illustrators, Gilbert RM DASHORST, in drawing Carrick Hill's finest roses.
In the arboretum, nature’s flow always surrounds - and gently captures you. Don’t miss this opportunity!
If you love plants and birds, come find beautiful South Australian artworks inside Urrbrae House for Nature Festival 2025.
Ever wanted to paint and sip to the roar of lions, next to the tumbling panda's and beautiful Adelaide Zoo surroundings? Join us!
Embrace the flow of the labyrinth as a metaphor for the flow of life and nature, through nature journaling and reflection.
Engage with the flow of nature and connect to our beautiful environment with nature-based craft activities, games and free play.
Ever wondered what landcare volunteers do? Come and spend the morning with our friendly volunteers and we will show you!
Join the City of Holdfast Bay bioteam and the Friends of Sturt River Landcare Group for a presentation on local butterflies.
Calling citizen scientists young and old - join the Friends of Sturt River Landcare volunteers as we play spot the critter in the litter.
A beach ramble discovering the creatures, plants and other treasures that wash up on the shoreline and live on the reef.
Join Hither & Yon for an immersive experience that explores their regenerative practices and passion to craft wines from grass to glass.
A Coastal Celebration of Art, food, story, and surf - where community and creativity flow together.
Join us for guided spotlight and morning walks inside the feral predator-proof fence at Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary!
We will take participants on a guided tour of our wonderful Flying-Fox Colony and then proceed to watch the spectacular fly-out.
Join members of Upper Wakefield Landcare as we explore the upper reaches of the Wakefield River and learn about some of its history and biodiversity.
Get in the flow with an open garden wander & birthday cake. See the Deadwood garden fences being built and help add wood if you wish to join the fence flow.
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!
Let your imagination take flight at Fly Free: A Day to Disconnect & Discover-a joyful, screen-free fun of marine exploration, kite making
Join us to discover the fascinating lives of migratory shorebirds which visit the Gulf St Vincent coast for six months each year.
Join us for a fun, guided night walk to discover the bats, frogs and other awesome creatures that come out after dark
Adelaide Bird Club brings together local bird lovers for casual birdwatching meetups, photography, and nature walks around South Australia's best birding spots.
Find your flow in nature with a mindful bird photography walk. Watch, listen, and capture the rhythm of the wild.
Take a peaceful journey along the Hindmarsh River with Source to Sea, a gentle, family-friendly guided walk that follows the river’s path.
Join the 9th Annual Marne and Saunders Waterbug Bioblitz!
Nature Festival invites South Australians to gather in the heart of the city for a powerful celebration of music, place, and connection to launch the 2025 theme FLOW.
Nature Festival will launch its 2025 theme FLOW with a bold, three-part event inviting South Australians to gather in the heart of the city for a powerful celebration of music, place, and connection.
June 16th - Event registrations open
July 31st - Registration deadline for launch
We will continue to process event applications
until September 1st.
August 22nd - Program Launch
26 Sept -12 Oct: Nature Festival!
