A guided night walk around Oaklands Wetland discovering the plants and animals that call this place home
A bus trip for those attending Salt n Samphire, in Price.
Home Sweet Habitat returns again to the Nature Festival, inviting young changemakers to dream, design and build a greener future for Adelaide!
Visit an urban bushland to try out some hands-on bushcare volunteer skills and join a bird expert to look for threatened birds that live here.
Join author, Charlie Archbold, as she shares the latest book in the Sugarcane Kids Series, The Mystery at Angel Bay.
A therapeutic workshop immersing people in nature to write, create and seed ideas.
Explore, create and connect with nature and our community at the SEED POD PLAY Festival.
Slow down, notice nature and spark creativity through guided nature journalling.
Learn how natural sun, wind and seawater create premium sea salt.
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.
Experience Nature Day at Price with salt tours, mangrove adventures, hands-on activities and fun for all ages in the great outdoors.
Learn about the hooded plovers and other beach nesting birds that make their homes on the Fleurieu’s ocean beaches.
Explore the native bushland of Adelaide's Western Park Lands at Wirrarninthi, and discover the fascinating stories of our unique plant and animal species.
Let your imagination go wild as you build a mini jungle in your own terrarium!
Nature-based outdoor play session including potions, crafts & more!
Step back in time with a charming day in Old Noarlunga, where historic walks & kite making remind us how history & imagination continue to grow.
Become a marine detective: investigate the scratches, notches and markings on dolphins and move like a dolphin through indigenous dance and play.
Ardrossan native grasslands will be alive with colour in spring. Guided look at 100 native plant species and restoration activities including cold burning.
Learn how to make your own plantable seed paper with local artist Jeninda Fletcher
Every creative project starts somewhere. But how do you take the first spark and shape it into something real?
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.
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.
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.
Create your own personalised plant labels using air-dry clay.
Be inspired by the colours and sounds of the ocean as you create your own beautiful Blue Sea Turtle masterpiece.
From one small seed, a whole story can grow. Join us for a gentle guided walk through Folland Park Heritage Reserve.
Australian coastal creatures
Enjoy a gentle guided wander through native bushland at Carrick Hill, one of Adelaide's favourite historic properties, where every path has a story to tell.
From Seed to Sanctuary - an exciting day in nature; exploring, crafting and connecting with our natural environment through free play and fun activities.
An interactive retelling of Grandmother Fish, as told by grandmothers.
Come and meet some animals in the library!
Celebrate the beauty of nature at City Libraries - North Terrace this Nature Festival. Join us to make a suncatcher using pressed flowers and seeds.
Aboriginal led, family friendly experience inviting you to slow down, connect with Country and discover Karkalla through stories, tasting and hands on learning
Move, wander and connect with nature. Join Restless Dance Theatre for a playful dance workshop exploring body, landscape and place.
In this hands-on beginner's workshop, you'll learn how to create and print an image etched into metal onto paper using eco-friendly printmaking techniques.
A creative experience. Make unique nature-inspired artworks. Through observation, pattern and design, participants will explore the beauty of seeds and pods.
Paul Rutter delivers an exciting drawing and animation workshop and will teach you how to draw and develop characters based on Australian coastal creatures.
CHiAPRT drives real-world change by turning research into action, connecting experts and policymakers to create collaborative impact and healthier communities.
Seeds give life. Create your own seed keychain, join an eco-community discussion, learn about saving seeds and plant some to take home. All welcome!
Plant a seed of wonder and experience the night through new eyes as we tune into the remarkable world of bats.
A wander around Onkaparinga River Recreation Park discovering the creatures of the night.
A 4 day women's hiking and culture retreat held at Ikara, Wilpena Pound, in the heart of the Flinders led by Enliven Outdoor Adventures and Allira Potter.
A free, wild and wonderful morning for kids aged 1-12! Come to the park lands for cubby building, seed bombs, potions, scavenger hunts, nature crafts and more.
A much-loved program for families with young ones, presented in partnership with City of Salisbury. Enjoy familiar rhymes & sing-along with Zhao on the Guzheng!
Hands-on beginner sewing workshop making a reusable bento bag from natural fabric. Two session dates available, each with a different secondary project.
Journey along the Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens) on this guided walk to explore Kaurna culture, seasonal movements and connection to Country.
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
Enjoy a musical experience as the traditional Guzheng meets the Guitar at beautiful Watershed Café, where seeds of spring are sown across the stunning landscape
Slow down, notice nature and spark creativity through guided nature journalling in an inclusive space at Diverse City.
Learn how to find and observe the wild worlds right in your neighbourhood!
Led by First Nations Elders experience the transformative magic of native marrnga fibre weavinp, camping & deep nature connection at a beautiful wetland retreat
What Grows Here is a youth-led photography walk and public night projection event taking place in Peterborough during the 2026 Nature Festival.
Experience the diverse artwork resulting from Nature Foundation's 2025 Artist Residency Program on remote Hiltaba and Witchelina Nature Reserves.
Step into the world of the incredible malleefowl and meet the conservationists, scientists, and traditional owners working to save them.
Explore the Adelaide Park Lands on an immersive field walk through drawing and printmaking, inspired by seeds, texture and the living landscape.
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.
Discover local Beach-Nesting Birds with an informative workshop, a walk on the beach, and learn how you can contribute to protecting threatened species.
Discover the birds that live in your community and how birdsong can be visualised through this hands-on creative workshop.
Spring into 140 Years at State Flora Nursery. Explore our history, enjoy kids' activities, learn about pollinators and get a free plant.
In this art workshop, presented by community artist Alan Shepard you will take home a mandala created from seeds, leaves and other natural materials.
Step back to 1971 at Andamooka Airport Garden Party, with curated music, retro dress and the story of an arid garden helping cool and protect an outback airstrip.
Experience the magical serpent adventure performance through storytelling, music, dance, bubbles, caring for the rivers, water & creatures together on earth.
Join us for a celebration of all things olive at our Olive Festival held at the picturesque Beaumont House
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
Explore Park Terrace Community Garden and discover the power of colour in creating a vibrant garden that attracts pollinators, welcomes beneficial insects and helps to keep pests in check naturally.
Escape in our mystical forest as the acoustic sounds of internationally acclaimed First Nations artist Glenn Skuthorpe drift through the valley.
Enjoy a wine tasting experience with local SA winery Hey Diddle Wines whilst cruising Port Adelaide on a 100-seater Catamaran.
Join Jeffrey Newchurch, Allan Sumner & Neale Draper as they describe the cultural heritage significance and futures of three sacred rivers for Kaurna people.
A calm twilight storytime in nature, with gentle songs and one more story as the light fades.
Come and slow down, sketch what you see, carve what you draw, and discover the satisfaction of turning a piece of local flora into a handmade lino print.
Journey beneath the ancient Eromanga Sea as giant glowing marine reptiles, dinosaurs, opal projections and coloured lights transform the Andamooka nightscape.
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.
Walk, run or ride a loop around Adelaide completely through our beautiful Park Lands! Join the hosted 9am walking group or go at your own pace in your own time.
Join us for a restorative journey through the beautiful landscapes of Woodhouse Adventure Park, where nature becomes both your guide and your teacher.
Immerse yourself and be inspired by the natural bushland around Willunga in a 4 hour drawing and painting experience.
Plant the seed for a lifelong connection to self and the world around you through learning the art of walking meditation.
Educating about the important conservation of the Samphire Thornbill while releasing native seed in support of their crucial nesting habitat.
Walk through our beautiful park in springtime with the friendly Friends of Wangkuntila-Aldinga CP.
Learn how to craft natural incense from the herbs and botanicals in your garden and local bioregion.
Join beloved Australian children’s entertainer Peter Combe and the Juicy Juicy Green Grass Band for a lively outdoor concert on the Stables Lawns at Carrick Hil
Join us in in the forest for an immersive ceremony & workshop exploring plant consciousness and your innate birthright to communicate with the plant kingdom.
Wander beneath cherry blossoms and emerging vines as we celebrate the season of renewal, with farm stories, natural wines and leisurely picnic in the spring sun
Experience an immersive afternoon where field recordings from the Aldinga Arts Eco Village become the seed for live improvised electronic music.
Forest Bathing is an opportunity to slow down, tune in to your senses and reconnect - to self, others, and the natural world.
Join award-winning singer-songwriter Nancy Bates for aspecial concert on the beautiful Stable Lawns at Carrick Hill.
Come and see how we produce one third of our food and keep our house comfortable and energy efficient on a suburban block.
Be transported to another place and time in this ancient forest, as Siobhan Owen’s voice and harp take you on a mystical Celtic journey.
Explore vibrant botanical folk art with gouache. Create colourful floral designs inspired by modern folk artists and take home a unique handmade piece.
Get messy with Climbing Tree’s mud kitchen! This playful activity encourages children to explore natural materials, use their creativity and have plenty of messy fun.
A moving and embodied journey through human evolution
Make a cloud chart to help you identify clouds and what they mean.
Exploring South Australian Plant & Seed Science at the Botanic Gardens
Ideas and activities to engage students in nature across multiple curriculum areas.
Get hands-on with paper recycling and take home your own plantable seed paper to grow.
Join Bruce Pascoe as he unravels the ideas that shaped our world—and asks what we might recover, reimagine and grow differently for the future.
