The Nature Education Project

Second Nature’s home, The Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre
and This Nature Education Project, are supported by Green Adelaide.

Welcome to our Nature Education Project, where we offer engaging nature events which encourage our local community members to take positive steps toward sustainable living and environmental stewardship.

The Objectives

To…

  • Connect individuals with nature;

  • Enhance understanding of biodiversity conservation;

  • Promote citizen science initiatives;

  • Advocate for water conservation practices;

  • Raise awareness of Aboriginal cultural knowledge and values and;

  • Foster climate resilience.

Most activity events for this project are free of charge in order to demonstrate or deliver environmental information and expert advice, to as many community members as possible…

…so Nature gets a second chance.

Further Details…

Our workshops are designed to be informative and enjoyable for all ages and interests. Past events have included experiences like bat night talks, twilight walks, workshops for identifying native orchids and grasses, fun activities for children during school holidays, and community planting events that bring people together for a common cause.

The Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre is our workshop hub, and offers a welcoming space for the community to access information regarding natural resource management. We have a range of resources free of charge including plant and fauna identification charts, wildlife gardening factsheets and native plant and weed references. The space is available free of charge for local community groups to use and we welcome new enquiries. 

Whilst we are based in Strathalbyn, we offer workshops from Victor Harbor, to Goolwa and into the Hills to meet the needs of our community. 

Nature Project Activity

Upcoming Project Activity

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World Bee Day - Planting for our Native Bees
May 21

Join us for a World Bee Day workshop where you'll delve into Adelaide's native bee species and their crucial plant partnerships…

Past Project Activity

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The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #2 ‘Keeping Adelaide Trees Healthy During Climate Change ’
Apr 23

With Adelaide’s climate shifting, we need trees to keep our city cool and liveable. But growing trees in increasingly warm and dry conditions is a challenge...

Dam Rejuvenation Field Day - Bald Hills
Apr 20

Do you have a dam on your property and are interested in learning more about how to improve biodiversity? Join us for a face-to-face field day on rejuvenating your dam! With a focus on practical learning, see and hear first-hand from landholders and local experts on actions you can undertake to enhance and improve biodiversity on your property…

Nurturing Natives - An Introduction to Native Grasses with Andrew Crompton
Apr 20

A workshop with Andrew Crompton - expert on the grasses that are indigenous to the Alexandrina Region, in South Australia. This workshop is aimed at people with little knowledge about native grasses – new property owners or volunteers in local bushcare groups in particular will benefit from this workshop…

Plants With Peculiar Names - A Book Reading & Art With Zinia King
Apr 18

Have you ever seen a Running Postman in your garden? Or perhaps you have planted a Snotty Gobble? Join local author and artist Zinia King on a whimsical adventure exploring some of our local Australian native plants and their interesting names…

Snakes Of The Fleurieu
Mar 26

Have you ever wondered about the various snake species that call our region home? Are you curious about their role in our environment and how to stay safe while sharing space with these amazing creatures? Led by local expert Peter Mirtschin, this session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these often-misunderstood reptiles…

Nocturnal Narratives - Microbat Talk And Twilight Walk
Mar 21

Did you know that bats are the only mammal capable of active flight and that they are, after the rodents, the most successful mammal group with over 1000 species world-wide? Come and join us at Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre to discover more about these nocturnal animals and learn why they are so important to our ecology…

Knowing, Preparing And Eating Local Native Foods
Mar 1

Learn about some of our local native foods, during this popular and free workshop where Karen, from Australian Native Foods will be showing us some common food plants, how to prepare them and how to grow them at home…

The Green Adelaide Seminar Series ‘Towards Cooler, Greener And Wilder’ - Webinar #1 ‘The Wonderful World Of Weeds’
Feb 29

Weeds can smother and out-compete indigenous plants, degrade and destroy unique habitats, and threaten the wildlife dependent on those habitats. Join SA’s leading Weed Ecologist, Chris Brodie, as he delves into the important work of identifying new and emerging weeds in his role as a Weeds Botanist at the Botanic Garden and State Herbarium of South Australia...

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